As it hit Maharashtra's coast on Tuesday, Cyclone Nisarga largely spared Mumbai but caused much damage in other coastal areas like Alibaug, Murud and coastal villages in Raigad and Ratnagiri. Strong winds lashed Raigad and Ratnagiri coast on Wednesday morning, and the intensity increased towards the afternoon.

NDRF and disaster management teams had been positioned at sensitive areas and those staying near the coast were moved to temporary shelters in schools, while those in other areas were told to stay indoors. Over 13,000 families in the coastal belt were evacuated ahead of the cyclone.