Mumbai Going To Face Fury of “Tauktae”?

Mumbai just escaped Severe Cyclone Nisarga in June 2020 which diverted to Shrivardhan in Raigad district and badly affected those areas. But whether Mumbai will be now safe from Very Severe Cyclone “Tauktae”? It is highly likely that the Cyclone going to be very near to the coast, the devastating effects will be felt.

Above image source: EUMetSat of 16th May 2021 at 1130 am with Cyclone position showing 100 km west of Goa. The red line shows the estimated path of the Cyclone track which may vary as it travels further.

The cyclone, will move north-northwest wards intensifying further.

This Cyclone is one of the unique kind which is moving closely along the west coast of India. It created havoc in Kerala, Karnataka coast with it’s high wind and rainfall.

Last year it was NISARGA and now TAUKTAE, the Maharashtra coast has become vulnerable to Cyclones which was a rare event.

What if Tauktae affects Mumbai? What will happen if winds reach upto 219 kmph to 240 kmph? How is Mumbai going to face the fury?

Note: The article only discusses the possibility. For actual warnings kindly follow the official site of IMD

Read more: What will happen to Mumbai if a cyclone rips through the city?

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