The (IMD) Indian Meteorological Department has issued a warning to the state governments of Maharashtra, Goa, Kerala Karnataka, Gujarat and the Union Territories of Daman and Diu and Dadar Nagar Haveli as well as Lakshadweep regarding the formation of a potentially severe cyclonic storm ‘Nilofar’ in the region. Heavy to very heavy rainfall with wind speed of 45-60 kmph has been predicted from 30th October, 2014.