By Kavita Mistry 
The Maharashtra government had issued an impact warning for Cyclone Shakhti (Oct 3–7), with high to moderate severity.
The press note which was issued on October 3, it was mentioned that the Cyclone could affect the coastal districts of Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg.
It also mentioned that heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely over the interior Maharashtra regions of East Vidarbha, Marathwada, and North Konkan.
Authorities urged evacuation, disaster protocols, and avoiding sea travel.