Gujarat Coast on high alert due to Ockhi Cyclone
The state weather agency IMD Indian Meteorological Department has issued warning regarding Ockhi cyclone in south Gujarat. The cyclone started from Sril Lanka and moved forward towards Gujarat.
The cyclone was formed due to deep depression in Arabian Sea.
Coastal areas including Porbandar, Gir Somnath have been put on high alert.
District collectors have been given with instructions for stand to.
Weather will remain cloudy and wind speed will be between 50 to 70 kms.
Fishermen are advised not to venture in the sea.
State administration is equipped to meet the situation. NDRF teams at Navsari and Surat have been kept on stand to.
In the sea signal number 2 has been activated.