Alert issued for Gujarat, Diu coasts after Cyclone Tauktae intensifies into severe cyclonic storm

Cyclone Tauktae which intensified into a very severe cyclonic storm on Saturday night is very likely to move north-northwestwards and reach the coast of Gujarat on the morning of May 18. It is likely to cross Gujarat coast between Porbandar and Naliya on the afternoon or evening of May 18. The IMD has issued a yellow alert to the coasts of Gujarat and Diu.