The Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that a cyclone may hit the coast on Friday. The IMD said that the winds are likely to turn into a cyclone in the next 12 hours. It will move in a west-northwest direction away from the Indian coast in the next two days.” Following the warning from the Meteorological Department (IMD), Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel visited the State Emergency Operation Center in Gandhinagar on Thursday night and took stock of the situation. At present, the rains have taken a break at many places in Maharashtra. It is still raining in some areas. In the next 24 hours, the intensity of rain is expected to increase at some places in Gadchiroli, Chandrapur, Vidarbha. Due to the formation of a low pressure area, the rain is active up to the Bay of Bengal. The weather is also affecting Maharashtra. The Meteorological Department has issued a high alert for some places in the next 24 hours. Orange alert has been given in Kolhapur, Satara, Pune, Raigad districts. It is predicted that the intensity of rain will increase in Konkan and some districts till September 1. An appeal has been made to be alert in 11 districts of Vidarbha. Light to moderate rain is likely over Mumbai and suburbs. A rain warning has also been issued in Marathwada. There is a possibility of thunderstorm with lightning at some places.