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Cyclone Vayu Likely to Dissolve in Arabian Sea Before Reaching Karachi Coast in Pakistan, Says Skymet

Vayu’s speed is likely to become slow and after it skirts the Gujarat coast, it will dissolve in the sea before nearing the Karachi Coast in Pakistan.

Cyclone Vayu Changes Course Overnight, Moves Away From Gujarat Coast

Cyclone Vayu has changed its course overnight and is now moving away from the Gujarat coast. Manorama Mohanty, scientist at India Meteorological Department (IMD), Ahmedabad informed that Cyclone Vayu won't hit Gujarat. It will pass nearby from Veraval, Porbandar, Dwarka and its effect will be seen on the coastal regions as there will be heavy wind speed and heavy rain as well. According to the IMD, very Severe Cyclonic Storm Vayu over EC Arabian Sea moved NNW-wards in last 6 hours. It's 130 km Southwest of Veraval and 180 km South of Porbandar. However, the western coast continues to be on high alert as strong winds and rough seas are expected for the next 24 to 48 hours.

How Did Cyclone Vayu and Other Cyclones Get Their Names?

Cyclone Vayu has been intensifying with the passing time. Many of you’ll must have wondered how names are actually given to cyclones. LatestLY explains to you briefly insight as to why and how cyclones get their names.

Cyclone ‘Vayu’ Likely to Hit Gujarat Coast on Thursday, Deep Depression in Arabian Sea Intensifies: IMD

The India Meteorological Department has issued a warning of heavy rains and high winds at a speed of over 110 kilometres on June 13 and 14 in coastal areas of Saurashtra and Kutch.

Car Lashed by Waves After Getting Stuck in Sand at Palghar Beach, Narrow Escape for Driver; Watch Video

The high tide conditions in areas surrounding the Arabian Sea are being caused due to a deep depression.

Weather Forecast: Cyclonic Storm Likely to Hit Arabian Sea in Next 24 Hours, Says IMD

Earlier in the day, the IMD said a depression has formed over southeast and adjoining Lakshadweep and east-central Arabian Sea at 05.30 AM on June 10.

Maharashtra Monsoon Update: Cyclone Likely to Occur in Western Coast on June 11-12, Heavy Rains Expected in Mumbai

Meteorological experts have predicted that a cyclone may occur in the Arabian Sea near the west coast of India between June 11 and 12. Due to this, heavy to very heavy rains are expected during this period in coastal areas of Maharashtra.

Indian Coast Guard Seizes 194 Packets of Heroine From Pakistan Boat Near Gujarat Coast, Arrests Six Crew Members

The Indian Coast Guard and Directorate Revenue Intelligence on Tuesday morning caught a Pakistan fishing boat Al Madina carrying contraband.

Pakistan Stops Much-Celebrated Offshore Drilling as No Oil and Gas Reserves Found

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Petroleum, Nadeem Babar, announced that the offshore drilling in Kekra-1 did not yield desired results, Dawn reported.

Pakistan Attack: Gwadar Hotel Attack Bid to Damage Economy, Says Imran Khan

Three gunmen stormed the Pearl Continental hotel in the strategic port city of Gwadar on Saturday. The attack and subsequent siege lasted several hours.

Pakistan Arrests 34 Indian Fishermen for Violating Territorial Waters

On April 29, Pakistan released 55 Indian fishermen and five civilians as a 'goodwill gesture' amidst tension between the two countries after the Pulwama terror attack.

Exercise Varuna 2019: Joint Naval Exercise Between Indian & French Navies Kickstarts Off Goa Coast; INS Vikramaditya, Rafale Jets to Participate

The first part of the Indo-French joint naval exercise, ‘Varuna’ kickstarted today in the Arabian Sea off the Goa coast. The joint exercise between the navies of India and France will be conducted till May 10.

Indian Navy Loses Chetak Helicopter in Arabian Sea Due to Technical Glitch

The helicopter was part of an Indian naval warship which was deployed in the Arabian sea.

Mumbai Boat Capsize: 6 Rescued, 1 Missing as Tug Boat Capsizes off Worli Coast

A distress call was received from the vessel after which Coast Guard Ship Amartya, a fast patrol vessel on surveillance duty, was diverted for the search and rescue operation

Senate Investigators to Question Moscow Businessman Linked to Trump

The Senate Intelligence Committee, which is probing alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 United States election, has expressed its desire to question a Moscow-based American businessman with longstanding ties to US President Donald Trump.

Famers Call off Stir After Assurance by Maharashtra Govt

Farmers under the banner of All India Kisan Sabha have called off their agitation after the Maharashtra government assured them that their demands would be fulfilled.

Russia Plans to Invest USD 14 Billion in Pakistan's Energy Sector

Cash-strapped Pakistan is set to receive an integrated Russian investment package of USD 14 billion for the country's energy sector, including offshore gas pipeline and underground storage projects, a media report said Thursday.

Sena Hits out at Maha Govt over Shivaji Memorial Delay

The Shiv Sena Friday hit out at the BJP-led Maharashtra government over the construction of the Shivaji memorial and asked why it was unsuccessful in putting its stand on the issue before the Supreme Court.