Cyclone Shakhti forms over Arabian Sea, Maharashtra on alert
Cyclone Shakhti has picked up strength over the Arabian Sea, prompting weather alerts for Maharashtra.
With winds around 100km/h and moving westward, the IMD is urging fishermen to avoid the sea and coastal residents to brace for worsening conditions.
First post-monsoon cyclone
This is the first post-monsoon cyclone of 2025 in the region, which could disrupt daily life along the coast—think canceled fishing trips.
The IMD's early warnings are meant to keep everyone safe from rough weather.
What's in a name?
Some people are mixing up Cyclone Shakhti with "Cyclone Shakti" from May this year—which never actually became a cyclone.
The current storm's name, "Shakhti," was picked by Sri Lanka from a shared list used by 13 countries.
It only gets used when wind speeds hit a certain level (at least 62km/h), so don't let social media mix-ups throw you off.