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Cyclone Biparjoy Live Updates: 30, 000 Evacuated As Gujarat Preps For Cyclone Biparjoy

Cyclone Biparjoy in Gujarat Live Updates: It is likely to make landfall between Kutch and Pakistan's Karachi on Thursday afternoon.

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Cyclone Biparjoy: PM Modi held a review meeting yesterday.

Evacuation will continue in villages near the Gujarat coast today as cyclone 'Biparjoy' intensified into an "extremely severe cyclonic storm". It is likely to make landfall between Kutch and Pakistan's Karachi on Thursday afternoon. Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday held a high-level review meeting and was briefed about the efforts taken to mitigate the impact of the cyclone.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) today issued an Orange alert for Saurashtra and Kutch coasts in Gujarat as the cyclonic storm Biparjoy is set to cross the Jakhau Port in Gujarat by the evening of June 15 as Very Severe Cyclonic Storm (VSCS).

Here are the LIVE updates on Cyclone Biparjoy:

Jun 13, 2023 23:55 (IST)
Amit Shah Chairs Meet To Review Preparedness For Cyclone Biparjoy
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday chaired a review meeting on the preparedness for cyclone 'Biparjoy'.
Jun 13, 2023 23:42 (IST)
'Biparjoy' To Hit Gujarat - A List Of Some Of India's Deadliest Cyclones
Cyclone 'Biparjoy' which weakened from an 'extremely severe' to 'very severe' cyclone is expected to make landfall in Gujarat and Pakistan on Thursday.
Jun 13, 2023 23:05 (IST)
Cyclone Biparjoy: 30,000 People Shifted From Gujarat's Coastal Areas
Authorities on Tuesday shifted 30,000 people from coastal areas to temporary shelters two days before powerful cyclone Biparjoy's expected landfall near Jakhau port in Gujarat's Kutch district.
Jun 13, 2023 22:43 (IST)
Cyclone Biparjoy Won't Impact Monsoon Further: Weather Office
Cyclone Biparjoy is now completely detached from the monsoonal flow and will not adversely impact the advance of the rain-bearing system or its performance, the India Meteorological Department said on Tuesday.
Jun 13, 2023 21:48 (IST)
Cyclone Biparjoy: Minister Reviews Preparations For Power Supply In Coastal Areas
Union Power Minister RK Singh on Tuesday held a review meeting with senior officers of the Ministry of Power, Central Electricity Authority (CEA), Grid Controller of India and PGCIL for the preparations for maintenance of power supply in coastal areas of Gujarat and Rajasthan which are likely to be affected by Cyclone 'Biparjoy'. As per the Ministry of Power, "RK Singh also discussed various necessary arrangements with the Power Minister of Gujarat on the phone."
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Jun 13, 2023 21:43 (IST)
Cyclone Biparjoy: 30,000 From Coastal Districts Shifted To Temporary Shelters
Authorities on Tuesday shifted 30,000 people from coastal areas to temporary shelters two days before powerful cyclone Biparjoy's expected landfall near Jakhau port in Gujarat's Kutch district. An official said several NDRF and SDRF teams are on standby. Simultaneously, Army authorities have jointly planned relief operations with civil administration and National Disaster Response Force.
Jun 13, 2023 21:09 (IST)
Cyclone Biparjoy: Gujarat Villagers Reluctant To Leave Amid Evacuation Ops
Hundreds of people are being evacuated from coastal villages in Kutch district in view of cyclone Biparjoy but authorities are facing a challenge as many villagers are reluctant to leave their livestock and belongings behind.
Jun 13, 2023 20:15 (IST)
Cyclone Biparjoy Won't Impact Monsoon Further: Weather Office
Cyclone Biparjoy is now completely detached from the monsoonal flow and will not adversely impact the advance of the rain-bearing system or its performance, the India Meteorological Department said on Tuesday. Addressing a press conference here, IMD chief Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said the cyclone, however, helped the monsoon advance over southern parts of the peninsula by increasing the cross-equatorial flow over the Arabian Sea.
Jun 13, 2023 19:56 (IST)
Amit Shah Chairs Review Meeting Over Preparedness For Cyclone Biparjoy
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday chaired a review meeting on the preparedness for cyclone 'Biparjoy'. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and MPs from eight likely affected districts in the state, which could be impacted by the cyclone, virtually participated in the meeting. The India Meteorological Department on Monday said that the extremely severe cyclonic storm 'Biparjoy' has weakened into a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm (VSCS).
Jun 13, 2023 19:49 (IST)
Cyclone Biparjoy: 50 Crew Members Of Jackup Rig Rescued By Indian Coast Guard In Gujarat
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has evacuated a 50-member crew of a jackup rig in Gujarat as a preventive measure ahead of the expected landfall of severe Cyclone Biparjoy, an official statement said on Tuesday. "In a swift and well-coordinated move, Indian Coast Guard (ICG) evacuated 50 lives on June 13 at Okha, Gujarat as a preventive measure," the statement issued by the Defence Ministry said.
Jun 13, 2023 18:53 (IST)
Cyclone Biparjoy: Action Plan In Place To Tackle Health Emergencies, Says Minister Mansukh Mandaviya
With cyclone 'Biparjoy' barrelling towards Kutch district in Gujarat, shelter homes are being set up with arrangements for rations and meals while an action plan is being put in place to tackle medical and health emergencies,
Jun 13, 2023 18:29 (IST)
Cyclone Biparjoy: 21,000 Evacuated As Gujarat Preps For Cyclone Biparjoy: 10 Facts
Cyclone Biparjoy, expected to make landfall between Gujarat and Pakistan on Thursday, will have "extensive damaging potential," the met office has said. It can cause tidal waves in coastal areas and damage crops, houses, roads, power and phone lines.
Jun 13, 2023 17:35 (IST)
Cyclone Biparjoy: Bustling Gujarat Port Wears A Deserted Look Ahead Of Cyclone Landfall
Jakhau port, one of the busiest docks in Gujarat, is serenely inactive except for the rough sea, gushing wind and heavy rains as it awaits the landfall of cyclone 'Biparjoy'.
Jun 13, 2023 17:34 (IST)
Cyclone Biparjoy: Cyclone Has "Extensive Damaging Potential", Gujarat Braces For Impact
Cyclone 'Biparjoy' has weakened to a 'very severe cyclonic storm' but has extensive damaging potential when it makes landfall on Thursday, India Meteorological Department's Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said today.
Jun 13, 2023 16:48 (IST)
Cyclone Biparjoy: 21,000 Shifted From Coastal Districts To Temporary Shelters In Gujarat
As cyclone Biparjoy with an extensive damaging potential is likely to make landfall near Jakhau port in Gujarat's Kutch district on June 15 evening, the administration has so far shifted 21,000 people from different coastal districts to temporary shelters while several NDRF and SDRF teams are on standby, an official said on Tuesday. He said the evacuation process was still underway and all the targeted population will be shifted to safer places by this evening.
Jun 13, 2023 16:02 (IST)
Action Plan In Place To Tackle Health Emergencies: Union Minister
With cyclone 'Biparjoy' barrelling towards Kutch district in Gujarat, shelter homes are being set up with arrangements for rations and meals while an action plan is being put in place to tackle medical and health emergencies, Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Tuesday. He said all labourers working at ports in coastal areas have been evacuated, ships have been anchored, and crew members shifted to safer places.
Jun 13, 2023 15:02 (IST)
Cyclone 'Biparjoy': 21,000 people from coastal districts shifted to temporary shelters
As cyclone 'Biparjoy' with an extensive damaging potential is likely to make landfall near Jakhau port in Gujarat's Kutch district on Thursday evening, the administration has so far shifted 21,000 people from different coastal districts to temporary shelters, an official said on Tuesday.

The government is aiming to evacuate people within 10 km of the coast.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the cyclone is predicted to make landfall near Jakhau port as a 'very severe cyclonic storm' with maximum wind speed reaching up to 150 kilometres per hour (kmph).

The cyclone is likely to impact the Kutch, Devbhoomi Dwarka and Jamnagar districts of Gujarat the most.

"We have already started evacuating people residing near the coast who are likely to be affected the most during the landfall. So far, various district administrations have shifted nearly 21,000 people to temporary shelters. The evacuation process is still on and all the targeted population will be shifted by today evening to safer places
Jun 13, 2023 13:14 (IST)
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Cyclone 'Biparjoy'
Jun 13, 2023 13:13 (IST)
Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General, IMD on Cyclone 'Biparjoy'

The wind speed is picking up in Porbandar, Devbhoomi Dwarka districts upto Kachchh, to go up to 65-75kmph tomorrow

On 15th June, wind speed in Dwarka, Jamnagar, Kachchh and Morbi districts of Gujarat will be around 125-135 kmph and gusting to 150 kmph, it could have extensive damaging potential.
Jun 13, 2023 12:46 (IST)
Cyclone Biparjoy To Hit Gujarat On Thursday: Dos And Don'ts To Follow
Cyclone Biparjoy, a severe storm, is less than 300 kilometres from the Gujarat coast and predicted to make landfall on Thursday afternoon. Disaster management agencies and state authorities are working round-the-clock to ensure that people living in vulnerable areas are safely evacuated in time. Read more




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