Cyclone Biparjoy completes 6 hour landfall in Gujarat's coast. The state administration has shifted nearly one lakh people living near the coast as a precaution and deployed disaster management units for rescue and relief measures, said officials on Wednesday.
This will be the second cyclone to hit the state in two years after 'Tauktae' in May 2021.
Here are the Highlights on Cyclone Biparjoy:
The intensity of Cyclone Biparjoy has reduced from 'very severe' category to 'severe' after the storm made landfall in coastal areas of Gujarat on Thursday evening, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
IMD Director Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said that the cyclone has now moved from sea to land and is centred towards Sauarashtra-Kutch, adding that heavy rains are expected in Rajasthan on Friday.
Cyclone Biparjoy: 22 Injured, 940 Villages Plunge Into Darkness In GujaratAt least 22 people were injured, while electric poles and trees were uprooted as 'very severe' cyclonic storm Biparjoy made landfall in Gujarat's coastal areas on Thursday evening, officials said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel over the phone on Thursday night and enquired about the situation in the state following the landfall of powerful cyclone 'Biparjoy'.
Among other things, the PM sought to know the steps taken by the state administration for the safety of wild animals, especially the lions in the Gir forest.
Gandhinagar, Gujarat | Around 22 people have been injured due to the storm. So far, there is no news of anyone's death. 23 animals have died, 524 trees have fallen, and electric poles have also fallen in some places, due to which there is no electricity in 940 villages: Alok...
- ANI (@ANI) June 15, 2023
According to news agency PTI, the Indian Air Force's assets are in operational readiness for relief and rescue work that would follow Cyclone Biparjoy's landfall, the IAF said on Thursday.
What Gujarat Did To Protect Wildlife, Lions Of Gir Ahead Of Cyclone Biparjoy https://t.co/U6uWPPclxW pic.twitter.com/2F4QuXt70C
- NDTV News feed (@ndtvfeed) June 15, 2023
#CycloneBiparjoy | Cyclone Onslaught Continues, No Loss Of Lives@TanushreePande reports from Jakhau #TheNews pic.twitter.com/0G7sSK6Olb
- NDTV (@ndtv) June 15, 2023
On Camera, Huge Coal Stockpile Burns Amid Cyclone Biparjoy At Gujarat PortA huge stockpile of coal caught fire amid Cyclone Biparjoy in Okha port in Gujarat's Dwarka. The stockpile of coal is on the inner side of the port. High waves due to the cyclone crashed on the port walls as the coals continued to burn, releasing thick smoke. The landfall process for Cyclone Biparjoy peaked with 125 kmph winds and heavy rain pummelling the Gujarat coast. The entire process is expected to continue till midnight.
Cyclone Warning for Saurashtra & Kutch Coasts: RED MESSAGE.VSCS BIPARJOY at 2130IST today near lat 23.2N & lon 68.4E about 20km WSW of Jakhau Port (Gujarat),120km NW of Devbhumi Dwarka. LANDFALL PROCESS IS CONTINUING. #BiparjoyCyclone pic.twitter.com/ENuxcXFREZ
- India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) June 15, 2023
Centre of the cyclone now 10 kms away from Jakhau port, says weather office IMD.
Cyclone Warning for Saurashtra & Kutch Coasts: Red Message. VSCS BIPARJOY at 2030IST of today over northeast Arabian Sea close to Saurashtra & Kutch coasts about 30km WSW of Jakhau Port(Gujarat). Landfall process commenced around 1830 IST & would continue till midnight of 15June. pic.twitter.com/AyPO6yeOjN
- India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) June 15, 2023
23 trains have been cancelled, 3 trains short-terminated and 7 trains short-originated. With this, 99 trains have been cancelled, 39 trains have been short-terminated, while 38 trains short-originated as a precautionary measure, in view of safety of passengers & train operations... pic.twitter.com/BJJZlZaaLu
- ANI (@ANI) June 15, 2023
500 plus women who were close to their delivery date were identified and moved to primary hospitals as a precautionary step. 274 have delivered babies in the last 2 days, Kucth's top offcial Amit Arora told NDTV.
#CycloneBiparjoy | 500 plus women who were close to their delivery date were identified and moved to primary hospitals as a precautionary step. 274 have delivered babies in the last 2 days: DM Kutch to NDTV pic.twitter.com/fNWU9Cj9Uw
- NDTV (@ndtv) June 15, 2023
#CycloneBiparjoy | Nursery Rhymes And Dance: Psychological Shield For Children At Gujarat Cyclone Shelters pic.twitter.com/9r8xFED3p1
- NDTV (@ndtv) June 15, 2023
As the landfall process of Cyclone Biparjoy continues, no loss of life has been reported so far. The NDRF teams are on the spot providing the evacuated people with all necessities such as food and more.
Cyclone Biparjoy: Why There'll Be Sudden Lull As Cyclone Biparjoy Passes Over Gujarat CoastThe eye of Biparjoy, the powerful cyclone set to hit the Gujarat coast by midnight, is about 50 km in diameter, a top official said today and warned of heavy rainfall.
Cyclone Warning for Saurashtra & Kutch Coasts: RED MESSAGE.VSCS BIPARJOY at 2030IST today near lat 23.1N & lon 68.3E about 30km SW of Jakhau Port (Gujarat),110km NW of Devbhumi Dwarka. LANDFALL PROCESS IS CONTINUING.
- India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) June 15, 2023
Cyclone Biparjoy: The peak impact of the cyclone will be at midnight after which, the cyclone will weaken, IMD Chief told NDTV.
The cyclone's centre is about 20 kms away from the Jakhau coast, IMD Chief told NDTV. Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall will continue in Suarashtra and Kutch till tomorrow. Extremely heavy rainfall on 16th June and 17th June likely in Rajasthan due to the cyclone, said the IMD chief.
The cyclone is at its maximum speed of 115-125 kmph currently. From now, the wind speed of the cyclone will start falling, says weather office IMD. By tomorrow morning, the cyclone's wind speed will be around 75 Kmph.
No loss of life or major reports of damage on the ground so far: NDRF chief to NDTV
Expert Analysis: How Biparjoy Compares To Previous CyclonesIndia Meteorological Department chief Dr Mrutunjay Mohapatra compares Cyclone Biparjoy, that's making landfall in Gujarat right now, with 2021's Cyclone Tauktae that killed nearly 70.
All schools in Navsari district of Gujarat to remain closed on 16th June in the wake of Cyclone Biparjoy, District Collector issues a notification, said news agency ANI.
Cyclone Warning for Saurashtra & Kutch Coasts: RED MESSAGE.VSCS BIPARJOY at 1930IST today near lat 23.0N and lon 68.3E about 40km SW of Jakhau Port (Gujarat),110km NW of Devbhumi Dwarka. LANDFALL PROCESS HAS COMMENCED. pic.twitter.com/ajpgikUhvV
- India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) June 15, 2023
Watch | Trees uprooted and hoardings fell in Dwarka, as strong winds hit the district under the impact of #CycloneBiparjoy | reported by ANI
- NDTV (@ndtv) June 15, 2023
Follow LIVE updates: https://t.co/mNwMNiiK3P pic.twitter.com/pe2igcpW3L
#CycloneBiparjoy | "Just Wish We Stay Safe...": Woman Evacuated In Gujarat Breaks Down@TanushreePande reports from Jakhau pic.twitter.com/Mjj33KdM9h
- NDTV (@ndtv) June 15, 2023
Cyclone Warning for Saurashtra & Kutch Coasts: RED MESSAGE.VSCS BIPARJOY at 1830IST today near lat 22.95N and lon 68.2E about 50km SW of Jakhau Port (Gujarat),110km NW of Devbhumi Dwarka. LANDFALL PROCESS HAS COMMENCED. pic.twitter.com/jMKF6LG2xE
- India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) June 15, 2023
Cyclone Biparjoy | Explained: How Wind Speeds Are Increasing Due To Cyclone BiparjoyAs Cyclone Biparjoy's landfall process begins, NDTV explains, with the help of live graphics, how wind speeds change from the eye of the storm to the edge of the cyclone.
Watch: NDRF To The Rescue As Tree Falls On House Due To #CycloneBiparjoy Winds
- NDTV (@ndtv) June 15, 2023
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Due to wind gusts, a tree uprooted and fell down on a house in Jamnagar. There were 2 cows trapped in the house. A rescue team reached the spot at 4:30 pm and safely rescued the livestock.
Cyclone Biparjoy: 60 Kmph Winds As Landfall Begins, Will Reach 125-150 KmphCyclone Biparjoy made landfall with winds speeds of 50-60 kmph in Gujarat's coast around 6.30 pm today, India's top weather official told reporters.
The eye of Biparjoy, the powerful cyclone that made landfall near Gujarat's Jakhau port this evening, is about 50 km in diameter, and would hit the coast around midnight, officials said today. Read here.
#WATCH | #CycloneBiparjoy | "...It will hit the coast between Karachi and Mandvi and close to Jakhau port of Gujarat. This is now located about 70 kilometres away from Jakhau port in the Arabian Sea. It is moving at a speed of about 15 kmph...Hence, the landfall process has... pic.twitter.com/QlG1CxJgVY
- ANI (@ANI) June 15, 2023
The 'wall cloud' region of cyclone Biparjoy touched the Saurashtra coast of Gujarat on Thursday evening as it headed for landfall near Jakhau port in the state's Kutch district, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
The windspeed of the cyclone is 50-60 kmph right now, will increase to 120-140 kmph, says weather office.
The landfall process of cylone Biparjoy has started, will go on till midnight, said the weather office.
From Weather Office's Control Centre, Live Satellite Images Of Cyclone Biparjoy.
Watch | From Weather Office's Control Centre, Live Satellite Images Of #CycloneBiparjoy
- NDTV (@ndtv) June 15, 2023
Follow LIVE updates: https://t.co/mNwMNiiceh pic.twitter.com/KZAUYdTpQa
The Indian Air Force assets are in operational readiness for relief and rescue work that would follow the landfall of cyclone 'Biparjoy', the IAF said on Thursday. Read here.
Ground Report: #CycloneBiparjoy Landfall Soon, Strong Winds In Gujarat's Mandvi
- NDTV (@ndtv) June 15, 2023
Track LIVE updates: https://t.co/mNwMNiiceh@sohitmishra99 reports pic.twitter.com/wJ9XCYoosI
Cyclone Biparjoy Impact: Rough Seas Off Gujarat's DwarkaCyclone Biparjoy is moving towards the Saurashtra and Kutch coasts in Gujarat before it makes landfall near the Jakhau port. Rough seas were witnessed today as cyclone preparations are in full swing near the coastal areas.
Cyclone Biparjoy is expected to make landfall near Gujarat's Jakhau port between 6-7 pm, the weather office has said. The intensity of winds has reduced to 115-120 kmph ahead of the cyclone onslaught.
At present, cyclone Biparjoy is about 85 km from the Gujarat coast. It will cross Saurashtra and Kutch and adjoining Pakistan coasts between Mandvi and Karachi near Jakhau Port between 6 pm and midnight, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Here's the latest satellite image of the cyclone.
Cyclone Biparjoy An Hour Away From Gujarat Coast, Wind Speed Over 100 kmphNearly one lakh people have been shifted to shelters from Gujarat's coastal region ahead of cyclone Biparjoy's expected landfall in Kutch district this evening. Red and Orange alerts have been issued in several districts of the state.
Cyclone Warning for Saurashtra & Kutch Coasts: RED MESSAGE.VSCS BIPARJOY at 1630IST today near lat 22.8N and lon 67.9E about 80km WSW of Jakhau Port (Gujarat),130km WNW of Devbhumi Dwarka.Landfall process will commence near Jakhau Port from today evening,continue till midnight. pic.twitter.com/ewTrGSRZF0
- India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) June 15, 2023
#WATCH| Maharashtra: Rough seas at Gateway of India as #CycloneBiparjoy is excepted to make landfall in Gujarat between 6pm-8pm pic.twitter.com/WjlKkQFUzx
- ANI (@ANI) June 15, 2023
#CycloneBiparjoy | 70-year-old couple have witnessed two major cyclones
- NDTV (@ndtv) June 15, 2023
➡️ Watch @TanushreePande's report from Gujarat's Jakhau pic.twitter.com/1Tvbwlgbxq
Cyclone Warning for Saurashtra & Kutch Coasts: RED MESSAGE.VSCS BIPARJOY at 1530IST today near lat 22.85N and lon 67.7E about 100km WSW of Jakhau Port (Gujarat),150km WNW of Devbhumi Dwarka.Landfall process will commence near Jakhau Port from today evening,continue till midnight. pic.twitter.com/2QSFVq3K32
- India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) June 15, 2023
Cyclone Biparjoy: How Distress Calls Being Handled From MumbaiAt the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre, Mumbai, a nodal agency for search and rescue operations, NDTV learns from officials how monitoring is being done and distress calls are being handled as Cyclone Biparjoy is set to make landfall near neighbouring Gujarat this evening.
#InPics | Meet Biparjoy, Gujarat's One-Month-Old Girl Named After Cyclone https://t.co/i6LaxPrDXh pic.twitter.com/PI5Zx87pA1
- NDTV (@ndtv) June 15, 2023
#CycloneBiparjoy | Ground Report: Heavy Rain, Trees Uprooted As Cyclone Nears Gujarat@TanushreePande reports from Gujarat's Jakhau Port pic.twitter.com/4L8eV3Bikj
- NDTV (@ndtv) June 15, 2023
#WATCH via ANI Multimedia | Stunning drone visuals from Gujarat's Kachchh as cyclone 'Biparjoy' approacheshttps://t.co/UVLKHLelsP
- ANI (@ANI) June 15, 2023
#CycloneBiparjoy Ground Report | Beach NDTV Reported From This Morning Now Submerged
- NDTV (@ndtv) June 15, 2023
Watch @sohitmishra99 reporting LIVE from Gujarat's Mandvi all day on NDTV pic.twitter.com/N1HWVkZpQQ
Cyclone Warning for Saurashtra & Kutch Coasts: RED MESSAGE.VSCS BIPARJOY at 1330IST today near lat 22.8N and long 67.3E about 120km WSW of Jakhau Port (Gujarat) and 170km WNW of Devbhumi Dwarka. To cross near Jakhau Port (Gujarat) by tonight as VSCS. pic.twitter.com/IQ5I3vf0ZL
- India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) June 15, 2023
#WATCH | Manorama Mohanty, Director, Meteorological Department gives details about the cyclone 'Biporjoy' which is to cross Saurashtra & Kutch & adjoining Pakistan coasts b/w Mandvi & Karachi near Jakhau Port by today evening. pic.twitter.com/AErJ3N3jq6
- ANI (@ANI) June 15, 2023
Cyclone Biparjoy, Gujarat, Jakhau: Meet Biparjoy, Gujarat's One-Month-Old Girl Named After Cyclone
Cyclone Biparjoy | Video: As Cyclone Biparjoy Nears, Villagers Return To Coast To Feed Their Pets
Gujarat Cyclone | How Cyclone Biparjoy May Impact Gujarat's Jakhau Port InfrastructureCyclone 'Biparjoy' will pack wind speeds of 120-150 kmph when it makes landfall and could cause tidal waves of 5-6 metres, the Coast Guard said today. Read full story here
The Ministry of Defence said that all armed forces including the Army, Navy, Air Force and Indian Coast Guard have made necessary preparation to provide assistance to the local people of Gujarat.
#WATCH | Gujarat: Dwarka witnesses rough sea conditions under the influence of #CycloneBiporjoy pic.twitter.com/Skje1kDvic
- ANI (@ANI) June 15, 2023
#WATCH | Strong winds, and turbulent sea witnessed in Kutch as 'Biparjoy' approaches Gujarat coast to make landfall today evening.
- ANI (@ANI) June 15, 2023
(Visuals from Pingleshwar) pic.twitter.com/pIUBsUjcmh
Cyclone Biparjoy Ground Report: Strong Winds, Heavy Rain At Gujarat Coast#WATCH | High tide and strong winds witnessed at Mandvi as 'Biparjoy' approaches Gujarat coast to make landfall today evening. pic.twitter.com/wdzlQqxefD
- ANI (@ANI) June 15, 2023
#WATCH | Gujarat: Mandvi witnesses rough sea and strong winds as 'Biparjoy' approaches Gujarat coast to make landfall today evening. pic.twitter.com/CIjNMVNSYV
- ANI (@ANI) June 15, 2023
Cyclone Biparjoy | Cyclone Biparjoy Expected To Make Landfall Between 4-8 PM In Gujarat
In Pics: Gujarat Braces For 'Very Severe' Cyclone Biparjoy
Ground Report: Strong Winds In Gujarat As Cyclone Biparjoy Approaches
Pics: Cyclone Biparjoy Captured From International Space StationVSCS Biparjoy over Northeast Arabian Sea at 0530 hours IST of 15th June, 2023 about 180km west-southwest of Jakhau Port (Gujarat). To cross Saurashtra & Kutch and adjoining Pakistan coasts between Mandvi and Karachi near Jakhau Port by evening of 15th June as a VSVS. pic.twitter.com/vJfIjhqWAA
- India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) June 15, 2023
VSCS Biparjoy over Northeast Arabian Sea at 0230 hours IST of 15th June, 2023 about 200 km west-southwest of Jakhau Port (Gujarat). To cross Saurashtra & Kutch and adjoining Pakistan coasts between Mandvi and Karachi near Jakhau Port by evening of 15th June as a VSVS. pic.twitter.com/2mnj4zC4sy
- India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) June 15, 2023
Cyclone Biparjoy To Make Landfall Today, 74,000 Evacuated: 10 Points
