Cyclone Shakti, which gained momentum within the Arabian Sea with wind speeds touching 100 kmph since Saturday, is now forecasted to lose power from Monday morning.

The cyclone will start to recurve eastwards after reaching northwest and the west-central Arabian Sea by Sunday night, in response to the India Meteorological Division (IMD).

The extreme storm had prompted alerts alongside Maharashtra’s coast, together with Mumbai. Nevertheless, altering wind patterns and a shift in its trajectory have introduced reduction to the town

The IMD on Sunday stated that Mumbai is unlikely to obtain heavy and even average rainfall over the following few days, which is opposite to earlier warnings.

The division’s five-day forecast, issued on Saturday, now predicts solely mild rain or occasional drizzles till October 8.

Between October 3 and 5, gusty winds ranging between 45–55 kmph, peaking as much as 65 kmph, have been anticipated over the North Maharashtra coast. Officers say the winds may proceed for a quick interval however circumstances will stabilise as cyclone Shakti weakens into the Arabian Sea.