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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.
The weather department 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 today.
According to the latest weather bulletin from the India Meteorological Department, it will weaken gradually into a cyclonic storm over Saurashtra and Kutch around noon and subsequently into a deep depression around evening.
The Relief Commissioner informed that 22 people got injured, while electric poles, and trees were uprooted amid severe heavy rains coupled with gusty winds
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Jun 16, 2023 21:43 (IST)
Cyclone Bioparjoy Ground Report: Flood Water Enters Houses In Mandvi
Jun 16, 2023 21:42 (IST)
Cyclone Bioparjoy Ground Report: Houses Damaged, Heavy Rain In Gujarat
Jun 16, 2023 21:40 (IST)
Cyclone Biparjoy: Train Services Continue To Remain Affected Over Western Railway
According to news agency ANI, with a prediction of heavy rainfall for the next two days for Gujarat after Cyclone Biparjoy made landfall in the state, Western Railways on Friday decided to cancel, partially cancel the operation of a few more trains as a precautionary measure in the cyclone prone areas over Western Railway.
According to a press release issued by Sumit Thakur, Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, 2 trains have been cancelled, 1 train short-terminated and 2 trains short-originated.
Jun 16, 2023 21:39 (IST)
Cyclone Biparjoy: NDRF Teams Evacuate 127 Civilians From Gujarat's Rupen Bandar
According to news agency ANI, a total of six National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams evacuated 127 civilians from Rupen Bandar Government Primary School and reshifted to NDH School Dwarka after Cyclone Biparjoy made landfall in coastal areas of the state on Thursday evening.
According to news agency ANI, a total of six National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams evacuated 127 civilians from Rupen Bandar Government Primary School and reshifted to NDH School Dwarka after Cyclone Biparjoy made landfall in coastal areas of the state on Thursday evening.
Jun 16, 2023 21:37 (IST)
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Jun 16, 2023 19:45 (IST)
Cyclone Biparjoy: Rescue Team Carries Infant In Empty Cement Bag In Gujarat
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Cyclone Biparjoy Live: Rescue Team Deployed In Rajasthan's Jalore Ahead Of Heavy Rain Predictions
According to news agency ANI, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) Director General Atul Karwal on Friday said that there has been no loss of lives reported after Cyclone Biparjoy made landfall in Gujarat. He also said that there is a possibility of heavy rainfall in south Rajasthan by this evening.
According to news agency ANI, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) Director General Atul Karwal on Friday said that there has been no loss of lives reported after Cyclone Biparjoy made landfall in Gujarat. He also said that there is a possibility of heavy rainfall in south Rajasthan by this evening.
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Jun 16, 2023 17:04 (IST)
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Cyclone Biparjoy: Cylone Moves North-Eastwards, Intensity Reduces, Says IMD Chief
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Jun 16, 2023 16:07 (IST)
Cyclone Biparjoy: Rain In Delhi Due To Cyclone, Roads Waterlogged In Several Areas
Parts of Delhi received light rain and strong winds today, which the weather department says is an impact of Cyclone Biparjoy which made landfall in Gujarat yesterday. The showers hit traffic and caused waterlogging in several parts of the national capital. Read here.
Parts of Delhi received light rain and strong winds today, which the weather department says is an impact of Cyclone Biparjoy which made landfall in Gujarat yesterday. The showers hit traffic and caused waterlogging in several parts of the national capital. Read here.
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Jun 16, 2023 14:17 (IST)
Parts of Madhya Pradesh likely to receive rain due to impact of cyclone Biparjoy
"After June 16 and 17 it will have its impact over Rajasthan and after June 18 and 19, when it becomes low pressure, there is a possibility of light moderate rain and heavy rain at some places in Gwalior Chambal region in the northern parts of Madhya Pradesh," he said.
The Meteorological Department has said that there is a possibility of light-moderate to heavy rain in some places in the Gwalior-Chambal region in the northern parts of Madhya Pradesh due to the impact of cyclone Biparjoy.
The intensity of Cyclone Biparjoy reduced from the 'very severe' category to 'severe' after the storm made landfall in coastal areas of Gujarat on Thursday evening, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
The cyclone was centred towards Sauarashtra-Kutch and heavy rains are expected in Rajasthan on Friday.
Ashfaq Hussain, Meteorologist, IMD Bhopal, said as of now, there is no such effect of the Biparjoy cyclone in Madhya Pradesh.
Jun 16, 2023 14:01 (IST)
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel holds meeting to take stock of situation after Cyclone Biparjoy's landfall
According to IMD officials, the Very Severe Cyclonic Storm (VSCS) hit the Kutch coast on Thursday night around 10:30-11:30 pm, about 10 km north of Jakhau Port. It has since weakened into a Severe Cyclonic Storm (SCS) and is predicted to weaken further over the next few hours.
Visuals of heavy rains, high tide, waterlogging, and overflowing were seen at Gomti Ghat (Dwarka), Mandvi (Kutch), and Bhuj. Even other parts of the west coast, including Mumbai, experienced rough sea conditions - where tides as high as 4.27 m have been predicted by the state meteorological department.
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel held a meeting at the State Emergency Operations Center in Gandhinagar on Friday to take stock of the situation in the state in the wake of Cyclone Biparjoy's landfall.
The Gujarat Chief Minister ordered the District Collectors of affected areas to conduct surveys to assess the damage in their districts.
The morning after the landfall continued to show high-speed winds, heavy rainfall and rough sea conditions in various districts of Gujarat. Due to strong winds, the districts experienced damage in terms of infrastructure and the falling of electric poles and trees.
Jun 16, 2023 13:52 (IST)
No lives lost after Cyclone Biparjoy landfall in Gujarat: NDRF Director General Atul Karwal
No lives were lost after Cyclone Biparjoy made a landfall in Gujarat, however, 23 people were injured and electricity supply was disrupted in about 1,000 villages in the state, NDRF Director General Atul Karwal said on Friday.
The Arabian Sea cyclone ripped through Kutch and parts of Saurashtra region of Gujarat leaving a trail of destruction. Heavy rains lashed the entire Kutch district since the cyclone started making landfall near Jakhau Port from 6.30 pm on Thursday and the process continued till 2.30 am, according to officials.
Mr Karwal said while two lives unfortunately were lost before the landfall, not a single human life was lost post the landfall in Gujarat.
This is because of the efforts of the Gujarat administration and other agencies that worked to ensure the least loss of life and property, he added.
No lives were lost after Cyclone Biparjoy made a landfall in Gujarat, however, 23 people were injured and electricity supply was disrupted in about 1,000 villages in the state, NDRF Director General Atul Karwal said on Friday.
The Arabian Sea cyclone ripped through Kutch and parts of Saurashtra region of Gujarat leaving a trail of destruction. Heavy rains lashed the entire Kutch district since the cyclone started making landfall near Jakhau Port from 6.30 pm on Thursday and the process continued till 2.30 am, according to officials.
Mr Karwal said while two lives unfortunately were lost before the landfall, not a single human life was lost post the landfall in Gujarat.
This is because of the efforts of the Gujarat administration and other agencies that worked to ensure the least loss of life and property, he added.
Jun 16, 2023 13:52 (IST)
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Jun 16, 2023 13:44 (IST)
Cyclone Biparjoy Live Updates:
Strong winds accompanied by heavy rains are blowing at Mundra, Mandvi, Naliya, and Jakhau. Police are deployed everywhere and are stationed all over the district so that they can reach wherever there is a need. No casualties have been reported so far. We appeal to the people to come out of their houses only after the cyclone has completely calmed down: Bhuj SP Karan Singh Vaghela
Jun 16, 2023 13:01 (IST)
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2 trains cancelled, 1 train short-terminated and 2 trains short-originated today. With this, 100 trains have been cancelled, 40 trains have been short-terminated, while 40 trains short-originated as a precautionary measure, in view of the safety of passengers & train operations, in view of cyclone Biparjoy: Sumit Thakur, Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway
2 trains cancelled, 1 train short-terminated and 2 trains short-originated today. With this, 100 trains have been cancelled, 40 trains have been short-terminated, while 40 trains short-originated as a precautionary measure, in view of the safety of passengers & train operations, in view of cyclone Biparjoy: Sumit Thakur, Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway
Jun 16, 2023 13:01 (IST)
Cyclone Biparjoy Live Updates:
As the storm weakens and turns into a deep depression, it is likely to rain over South Rajasthan. At the request of the Rajasthan govt, we have sent a team to Jalore. Apart from this, we have 4 teams deployed in Karnataka, and 5 teams in Maharashtra: Atul Karwal, NDRF DG
Jun 16, 2023 12:48 (IST)
Cyclone Biparjoy Live Updates: Disaster Response Force's Briefs On Cyclone Biparjoy
- Cyclone has lost some powers
- We unfortunately lost two lives before the landfall
- No loss of life after landfall
- 23 people injured .
- 1,000 villages have no electricity
- Focus is now on restoration of life as quickly as possible
Jun 16, 2023 12:41 (IST)
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Jun 16, 2023 12:12 (IST)
Cyclone Biparjoy Heads To Rajasthan: Here's What To Expect
Parts of Rajasthan have seen heavy rainfall this morning as Cyclone Biparjoy began moving towards the state. A "red" alert has been sounded for Jalore and Barmer districts. Read more
Jun 16, 2023 11:32 (IST)
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Jun 16, 2023 10:50 (IST)
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Cyclone Biparjoy has moved east-northeastwards and is centered 30 km from Bhuj in Gujarat. By evening, it will convert into a deep depression over Saurashtra and Kutch and adjoining areas with 50-60 kmph gusting to 70 kmph: Dr Mrityunjay Mohapatra, DG, IMD
Jun 16, 2023 10:46 (IST)
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Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel assesses the impact of Cyclone Biparjoy, at the State Emergency Operation Center in Gandhinagar
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel assesses the impact of Cyclone Biparjoy, at the State Emergency Operation Center in Gandhinagar
Jun 16, 2023 10:45 (IST)
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Jun 16, 2023 10:43 (IST)
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A number of trees have fallen in Mandvi. The wind speed is really high today, and it may cause more damage. One team of the Fire department is engaged in road clearance operation here: K. Dastur, Chief Fire Officer of Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation at Mandvi
Jun 16, 2023 10:43 (IST)
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Jun 16, 2023 10:07 (IST)
Video: Gujarat Woman Cop Carries 4-Day-Old Child To Safety As Biparjoy Hits
A mother who gave birth to a child four days ago in Gujarat's Barda Dungar, which was hit by the 'very severe' cyclonic storm Biparjoy, was today shifted to a safe place by the state police. Read more
Jun 16, 2023 10:07 (IST)
Cyclone Biparjoy leaves trail of destruction in Gujarat before weakening into cyclonic storm
Cyclone Biparjoy, which ripped through Kutch and parts of Saurashtra region of Gujarat, has left a trail of destruction as gusty winds and rains wreaked havoc, officials said.
Heavy rains lashed the entire Kutch district since the cyclone started making landfall near Jakhau Port from 6.30 pm on Thursday and the process continued till 2.30 am, an official said.
Biparjoy (meaning disaster or calamity in Bengali) unleashed destructive wind speeds of up to 140 kmph and incessant rains as trees and electricity poles were uprooted, while seawater entered villages located in low-lying areas.
"Forty-five villages in Naliya tehsil of Kutch district plunged into darkness after electricity cables were snapped and poles got uprooted due to the cyclone," the official said.
Cyclone Biparjoy, which ripped through Kutch and parts of Saurashtra region of Gujarat, has left a trail of destruction as gusty winds and rains wreaked havoc, officials said.
Heavy rains lashed the entire Kutch district since the cyclone started making landfall near Jakhau Port from 6.30 pm on Thursday and the process continued till 2.30 am, an official said.
Biparjoy (meaning disaster or calamity in Bengali) unleashed destructive wind speeds of up to 140 kmph and incessant rains as trees and electricity poles were uprooted, while seawater entered villages located in low-lying areas.
"Forty-five villages in Naliya tehsil of Kutch district plunged into darkness after electricity cables were snapped and poles got uprooted due to the cyclone," the official said.
Jun 16, 2023 10:03 (IST)
Jun 16, 2023 09:58 (IST)
Cyclone Biparjoy:
There is no report of loss of human lives in the Kachchh district, till now. Currently, Mundra, Jakhua, Koteshwar, Lakphat and Naliya are witnessing high windspeed and rainfall. Rainfall is also expected in parts of south Rajasthan due to the cyclone Biparjoy. Road clearance work is underway in many parts of the coastal districts: Gujarat Health Minister Rushikesh Patel
Jun 16, 2023 09:58 (IST)
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Jun 16, 2023 09:58 (IST)
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Jun 16, 2023 09:54 (IST)
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23 people were injured and 24 animals died due to cyclone 'Biparjoy' in Gujarat. 2 human lives were lost before the cyclone made landfall: NDRF
Jun 16, 2023 09:50 (IST)
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Jun 16, 2023 09:17 (IST)
India Meteorological Department Update on Cyclone Biparjoy
The Severe Cyclonic Storm "Biparjoy" over Saurashtra and Kutch lay centered at 0530 hours IST of today, the 16th June, 2023 over the same region about 70 km east-northeast of Jakhau Port (Gujarat) and 50 km northeast of Naliya.
It is very likely to move nearly northeastwards and weaken gradually into a cyclonic storm over Saurashtra and Kutch around noon and subsequently into a deep depression around evening of today, the 16th June.
The Severe Cyclonic Storm "Biparjoy" over Saurashtra and Kutch lay centered at 0530 hours IST of today, the 16th June, 2023 over the same region about 70 km east-northeast of Jakhau Port (Gujarat) and 50 km northeast of Naliya.
It is very likely to move nearly northeastwards and weaken gradually into a cyclonic storm over Saurashtra and Kutch around noon and subsequently into a deep depression around evening of today, the 16th June.
Jun 16, 2023 09:13 (IST)
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Jun 16, 2023 09:05 (IST)
Cyclone Biparjoy: Father, Son Die Trying To Save Livestock From Flood
As cyclone Biparjoy brought heavy rains to several parts of Gujarat, a cattle-rearer duo of father and son died while trying to save their goats stuck in a flooded ravine in Bhavnagar district on Thursday. Read more
Jun 16, 2023 09:04 (IST)
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Jun 16, 2023 08:54 (IST)
Cyclone Biparjoy lashes Gujarat coast, weakens into cyclonic storm
The intensity of cyclone Biparjoy which lashed Saurashtra-Kutch region has reduced from 'very severe' to 'severe' category hours after making landfall in coastal areas of Gujarat, an official said on Friday.
The cyclone has moved northeastwards and has weakened into a cyclonic storm and will become a depression by the evening over south Rajasthan, the official said.
Biparjoy (meaning disaster or calamity in Bengali) unleashed destructive wind speeds of up to 140 kmph and incessant rains as trees and electricity poles were uprooted, while seawater entered villages located in low-lying areas.
A cattle-rearer duo of father and son died while trying to save their goats stuck in a flooded ravine in Bhavnagar district on Thursday.
The intensity of cyclone Biparjoy which lashed Saurashtra-Kutch region has reduced from 'very severe' to 'severe' category hours after making landfall in coastal areas of Gujarat, an official said on Friday.
The cyclone has moved northeastwards and has weakened into a cyclonic storm and will become a depression by the evening over south Rajasthan, the official said.
Biparjoy (meaning disaster or calamity in Bengali) unleashed destructive wind speeds of up to 140 kmph and incessant rains as trees and electricity poles were uprooted, while seawater entered villages located in low-lying areas.
A cattle-rearer duo of father and son died while trying to save their goats stuck in a flooded ravine in Bhavnagar district on Thursday.
Jun 16, 2023 08:47 (IST)
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Jun 16, 2023 08:11 (IST)
"Our Worst Fears Are...": Cyclone Biparjoy Still Severe, Residents Worry
Cyclone Biparjoy slammed into the coast with powerful winds, sowing fear and prompting evacuations, but began weakening in the early hours of Friday as it moved north. Read more
Jun 16, 2023 07:58 (IST)
Jun 16, 2023 07:58 (IST)
Cyclone Biparjoy: Power Outages In 45 Villages In Gujarat's Morbi, Restoration Work Underway
Heavy rains and gusty winds at a speed of over 115-120 kilometres per hour created havoc in Gujarat's Morbi district, damaging over 300 electric poles, leading to power outage in around 45 villages, after Cyclone Biparjoy made landfall in coastal areas of the state on Thursday evening.
Officials with the Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Limited (PGVCL) said that efforts are underway to restore power in nine of the affected villages. Read more
Jun 16, 2023 07:32 (IST)
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Jun 16, 2023 07:31 (IST)
Cyclone Bipoarjoy: Heavy rains, strong winds damage 300 electric poles in Gujarat's Morbi
Heavy rains and gusty winds at a speed of over 115-120 kilometres per hour created havoc in Gujarat's Morbi district, damaging over 300 electric poles, leading to power outage in around 45 villages, after Cyclone Biparjoy made landfall in coastal areas of the state on Thursday evening.
Officials with the Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Limited (PGVCL) said that efforts are underway to restore power in nine of the affected villages.
"Strong winds broke electric wires and poles, causing a power outage in 45 villages of Maliya tehsil. We are restoring power in 9 villages and power has been restored in the remaining villages," PGVCL's executive engineer, Morbi, JC Goswami told ANI.
As per the officials, two power stations in the Maliya Taluka of Morbi have been shut down due to the cyclonic storm. "In the coastal and desert regions, more than 300 electric poles have been damaged," they said.
Jun 16, 2023 07:08 (IST)
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Jun 16, 2023 07:08 (IST)
Cyclone Biparjoy Live Updates: What Gujarat Did To Protect Wildlife, Lions Of Gir Ahead Of Cyclone Biparjoy
The Gujarat government has taken measures to protect its extensive wildlife ahead of Cyclone Bipajoy with a "zero-casualty approach". Rescue teams have been strategically positioned in Gir Forest, Narayan Sarovar Sanctuary in Kutch and Mata No Madh, Barda.
The endangered Asiatic lions are getting a great deal of attention, with 184 teams under nine divisions and 58 control rooms mobilized for them.
The Gujarat government has taken measures to protect its extensive wildlife ahead of Cyclone Bipajoy with a "zero-casualty approach". Rescue teams have been strategically positioned in Gir Forest, Narayan Sarovar Sanctuary in Kutch and Mata No Madh, Barda.
The endangered Asiatic lions are getting a great deal of attention, with 184 teams under nine divisions and 58 control rooms mobilized for them.
A monitoring team is busy looking into the location and activity of 40 lions in the Gir forest and coastal regions of the state.
The hi-tech monitoring system was developed in anticipation of just such a natural disaster. This system equips selected lions living in groups with radio collars, enabling their movement to be tracked via satellite link by the monitoring cell.
The teams will rescue the animals, take rapid action, and clear fallen trees.
Jun 16, 2023 06:43 (IST)
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Jun 16, 2023 06:42 (IST)
After Trail Of Destruction In Gujarat, Cyclone Biparjoy To Head To Rajasthan
At least 22 people were injured, while electric poles and trees were uprooted as the 'very severe' cyclonic storm Biparjoy made landfall in Gujarat on Thursday. The cyclone is likely to weaken into a depression today evening over Rajasthan. Read more
Jun 16, 2023 05:54 (IST)
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Jun 16, 2023 05:54 (IST)
Cyclone Biparjoy damages power lines in Kutch, uproots trees, many areas plunged into darkness
Cyclone Biparjoy which packed high wind speeds and brought heavy rains caused complete disruption of normal life in Gujarat's Kutch district on Thursday as trees were uprooted in large numbers, power failure was reported in many areas, and low-lying areas near the sea were flooded.
Biparjoy made landfall near Jakhau as a very severe cyclonic storm around 6.30 pm on Thursday with wind speeds of 115 to 125 kmph gusting upto 140 kmph. The entire landfall will be over by midnight, the IMD said.
A total power blackout was witnessed in Mandvi town. Many trees were uprooted on Jakhau-Mandvi road as well as in Mandvi town due to the strong winds.
"No casualties have been reported so far," district collector Amit Arora said.
Cyclone Biparjoy which packed high wind speeds and brought heavy rains caused complete disruption of normal life in Gujarat's Kutch district on Thursday as trees were uprooted in large numbers, power failure was reported in many areas, and low-lying areas near the sea were flooded.
Biparjoy made landfall near Jakhau as a very severe cyclonic storm around 6.30 pm on Thursday with wind speeds of 115 to 125 kmph gusting upto 140 kmph. The entire landfall will be over by midnight, the IMD said.
A total power blackout was witnessed in Mandvi town. Many trees were uprooted on Jakhau-Mandvi road as well as in Mandvi town due to the strong winds.
"No casualties have been reported so far," district collector Amit Arora said.
Jun 16, 2023 05:53 (IST)
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Jun 16, 2023 05:52 (IST)
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Strong winds broke electric wires and poles, causing a power outage in 45 villages of Maliya tehsil. We are restoring power in 9 villages & power has been restored in the remaining villages: J. C. Goswami, Executive Engineer, PGVCL, Morbi
Jun 16, 2023 05:51 (IST)
Cyclone Biparjoy: Storm to reach south Rajasthan today, heavy rains likely
"Cyclone Biporjoy moved northeastwards and crossed the Saurashtra-Kutch adjoining Pakistan coast close to the Jakhau port, Gujarat. The cyclone has now moved from sea to land and is centred towards Saurashtra-Kutch," Mr Mohapatra told ANI
Cyclone 'Biparjoy' is expected to weaken further by Friday morning and move into a 'depression' in the subsequent evening, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said today in the wee hours.
IMD officials said that the 'severe' cyclonic storm Biparjoy lay centred over the Saurashtra-Kutch region and is expected to move northeastwards, adding that heavy rains are expected in Rajasthan on Friday.
"The severe cyclonic storm Biparjoy lay centred over the Saurashtra-Kutch region, 30 km north of Naliya as of 0230 IST today," IMD said in a tweet.
"It is expected to move northeastwards and weaken into a Cyclonic Storm by early morning on June 16, and into a depression by the same evening over south Rajasthan," it said.
IMD Director Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said that the cyclone has now moved from sea to land and is centred towards Sauarashtra-Kutch.
Jun 16, 2023 05:51 (IST)
Cyclone Biparjoy Live Updates: PM Modi speaks to Gujarat Chief Minister, takes stock of situation after cyclone Biparjoy's landfall
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephonic conversation with Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and took stock of the situation after the cyclonic storm 'Biparjoy' made landfall in Gujarat's coastal areas on Thursday evening.
PM Modi also asked about the details of the safety arrangements for wild animals including lions in Gir Forest.
"Hon'ble Prime Minister Narendrabhai Modi had a telephonic conversation with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel late today to get complete details of the Biparjoy Cyclone situation approaching Gujarat. Hon'ble Prime Minister also learned the details of the security arrangements for wild animals including lions of Gir Forest," Gujarat CMO tweeted.
Earlier on Thursday morning, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel also chaired a review meeting at the State Emergency Operation Center in Gandhinagar on Thursday morning.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephonic conversation with Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and took stock of the situation after the cyclonic storm 'Biparjoy' made landfall in Gujarat's coastal areas on Thursday evening.
PM Modi also asked about the details of the safety arrangements for wild animals including lions in Gir Forest.
"Hon'ble Prime Minister Narendrabhai Modi had a telephonic conversation with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel late today to get complete details of the Biparjoy Cyclone situation approaching Gujarat. Hon'ble Prime Minister also learned the details of the security arrangements for wild animals including lions of Gir Forest," Gujarat CMO tweeted.
Earlier on Thursday morning, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel also chaired a review meeting at the State Emergency Operation Center in Gandhinagar on Thursday morning.
Jun 16, 2023 05:50 (IST)
Cyclone Biparjoy: 22 injured, 940 villages plunge into darkness as storm makes landfall in Gujarat
"Around 22 people have been injured due to the storm. So far, there is no news of anyone's death. 23 animals have been killed, 524 trees have fallen, and electric poles have also fallen in some places due to which there is no electricity in 940 villages," Alok Singh, Relief Commissioner of Gujarat, said.
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.
In addition to this, 23 animals have also been killed and heavy rains coupled with gusty winds brought down over 524 trees and electric poles at various places in Gujarat, snapping the supply of power to around 940 villages, they said.
As the storm's landfall process started, gusty winds at over 120 kmph and heavy rains lashed the Saurashtra and Kutch coasts of the state.
Officials said that several relief and rescue teams are on alert as tens of thousands of people were evacuated to safe locations in Gujarat.
Jun 16, 2023 05:49 (IST)
Cyclone Biparjoy: Storm makes landfall, intensity reduces to 'severe', says India Meteorological Department
Meanwhile, the Relief Commissioner of Gujarat Alok Pandey said that there are chances of flash floods and intermittent rainfall is expected across Gujarat with heavy rainfall.
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 Biporjoy moved northeastwards and crossed the Saurashtra-Kutch adjoining Pakistan coast close to the Jakhau port, Gujarat. The cyclone has now moved from sea to land and is centred towards Sauarashtra-Kutch. The intensity of the cyclone has reduced to 105-115 kmph.
The category has changed from very severe cyclonic storm (VSCS) to severe cyclonic storm (SCS). There may be heavy rains in Rajasthan on June 16," the IMD Director told ANI.
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