Cyclone Biparjoy Highlights: Cyclone Hits Gujarat Coast, Strong Winds, Heavy Rain

Cyclone Biparjoy: Storm Makes Landfall, Intensity Reduces To 'Severe', Says Weather Office
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 Gujarat
At 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.

PM Modi Speaks To Gujarat CM After Cyclone Landfall
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.

Cyclone Biparjoy: Around 22 People Injured, 23 Animals Dead, Says News Agency ANI

Cyclone Biparjoy: Air Force Assets Ready For Relief, Rescue Operations
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.

Cyclone Biparjoy: What Gujarat Did To Protect Wildlife, Lions Of Gir Ahead Of Cyclone Biparjoy

Cyclone Biparjoy: Blackout In Gujarat's Mandvi, Cyclone Onslaught Continues, No Loss Of Lives

On Camera, Huge Coal Stockpile Burns Amid Cyclone Biparjoy At Gujarat Port
A 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.

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Cyclone Biparjoy: Rajasthan Geared Up To Face Biparjoy, Says Ashok Gehlot

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Centre of the cyclone now 10 kms away from Jakhau port, says weather office IMD. 

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Cyclone Biparjoy: No Mishaps Due To Cyclone, Situation Under Control: Kutch Top Official to NDTV
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.

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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 Coast
The 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 Biparjoy Live: Landfall Process Is Continuing, Says Weather Office IMD

Cyclone Biparjoy: Cyclone To Weaken After Midnight
Cyclone Biparjoy: The peak impact of the cyclone will be at midnight after which, the cyclone will weaken, IMD Chief told NDTV. 

Cyclone Biparjoy's Centre About 20 Km Away From Jakhau Coast
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.