Cyclone Shakti: As per IMD's latest update, the severe cyclonic storm “Shakhti” [Pronounced as: Shakti] over westcentral and northwest Arabian Sea moved nearly southwards with a speed of 5 kmph during the last 6 hours (since 5:30 a.m.), weakening into a cyclonic storm. It lay centred over the same region, approximately 200 km southeast of Masirah (Oman), 310 km south-southeast of Ras Al Hadd (Oman), 910 km southwest of Karachi (Pakistan), 950 km west-southwest of Dwarka, and 970 km west-southwest of Naliya.
It is likely to move east-southeastwards over the west-central & adjoining northwest Arabian Sea and weaken into a depression by the morning of October 7.
The severe #cyclonic #storm #Shakhti over westcentral and adjoining northwest Arabian Sea movednearly southwards with a speed of 5 kmph during last 6 hours, weakened into a #Cyclonic Storm and lay centered at 0530 hrs IST of today, the 6th October,2025 over the same region. pic.twitter.com/KAWe3Ik4mB
October 6, 2025What Does Shakhti Mean?
The name “Shakhti (pronounced as Shakti)” follows a regional naming system established in 2004 for cyclones in the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea, managed by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) and the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP).
The name “Shakhti” was suggested by Sri Lanka as part of this system. The word "Shakhti" is an ancient, rich Tamil word that stands for "power".
Cyclone Shakti Warnings
As per the trajectory of the first cyclone of 2025, Cyclone Shakti has moved away from India, and will not impact the country's coastline directly. Although rough sea conditions are likely with strong winds.
IMD has issued the following warnings -
Wind warning: Gale wind speed reaching 80-90 kmph gusting to 100 kmph is prevailing over westcentral & adjoining northwest Arabian Sea. It would gradually decrease, becoming squally wind with speed reaching 45-55 kmph gusting to 65 kmph by the morning of October 7 and gradually reduce thereafter.
Sea condition: Sea condition is very likely to be high to very rough over Westcentral and adjoining northwest Arabian Sea till the morning of October 7 and improve thereafter.
Fishermen warnings: Fishermen are advised not to venture into the Westcentral & adjoining Northwest Arabian Sea till October 7.
Cyclone Shakti Live Tracker
Here is the live tracker map by windy.com, which depicts the movement and route of Cyclone Shakti for the next few days.
If the above map is not visible, then you can check the live tracking of Cyclone Shakti here on Zoom Earth.
Will Cyclone Shakti Impact Maharashtra and Mumbai Coast?
The Maharashtra government had earlier issued an impact warning for Cyclone Shakhti (Oct 3–7), with high to moderate severity.
The press note, which was issued on October 3, mentioned that the Cyclone could affect the coastal districts of Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg.
It also mentioned that heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely over the interior Maharashtra regions of East Vidarbha, Marathwada, and North Konkan.
Authorities urged evacuation, disaster protocols, and avoiding sea travel.
However, IMD did not mention any warnings or alerts for Maharashtra or Mumbai. The weather agency stated that the cyclone will recurve by October 6 but will lose its intensity by October 7 and hence did not warn of heavy rainfall for the Maharashtra coast.
Earlier, several weather experts had mentioned that the possibility/chances of the Cyclone affecting the coastline of Maharashtra is very less or nil. Cyclone Shakti is moving away from land and will possibly circle back from the Arabian Sea, but it will weaken into a deep depression by then.
Clarifying the facts. There is no threat of heavy rain over Mumbai & Maharashtra from Cyclone Shakti.
October 4, 2025
Unnecessary panic and rumours are spreading. Please rely only on verified updates.First Cyclone of the season for Arabian Sea🚨 Cyclone Shakti in Arabian sea west of Gujarat. 🌀
October 4, 2025
Since its trajectory is moving away from India it not not going to impact us directly. Rough sea conditions likely with strong winds. pic.twitter.com/qwZ336TWH9Essential Business Intelligence, Continuous LIVE TV, Sharp Market Insights, Practical Personal Finance Advice and Latest Stories — On NDTV Profit.
