Cyclone Kyarr has intensified as it moves away from the Indian coast moving towards Oman. Coast Guard Commander S S Dasila has said that their ships and Dornier aircraft is keeping watch at sea to carry out any search and rescue operation.

He said their ships are being relayed information on the positions of fishing boats on the Indian waters.

Light to moderate rainfall is expected at a few places and very likely over coastal districts of Maharashtra during next 12 hours. Light to moderate rainfall may occur at a few places in south Gujrat during the next 24 hours.

Sea condition likely to be very rough along and off Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka coasts in the next 12 hours and along and off south Gujrat coast during next 24 hours.