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Cyclone alert along coast ; strong winds likely


Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, June 10, 2019: The administration in the coastal district is on alert following the Meteorological Department warning  about a possible cyclone. Strong winds  accompanied by heavy rains are likely in Kerala, Karnataka, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Lakshadweep. The depression in the Arabian  Sea was likely to convert into a cyclonic storm in the next 36 hours, the Met Department has predicted.

 

Cyclone alert.The coastal region has been experiencing strong winds since Sunday.  The wind speed is expected to increase to 40 to 55 km on Monday and 55 to 65 kms on Tuesday. The wind speed may even increase upto 90 to 100 kms per hour as the cyclone  moves towards  Gujarat coast, the Department has warned.

 The administration has barred tourists from  entering beach areas.  In case of any emergency due to  natural calamity,Toll Free No. 1077, WhatsApp Number 9483908000 can also be contacted. In Udupi, people can contact the control room on the following numbers  0820 - 2574802/2574360.