Cyclone Biparjoy, a "very severe cyclonic storm", is expected to cross the Gujarat coast on June 15.
As Cyclone Biparjoy has further weakened to very severe cyclonic storm over the northeast Arabian Sea, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded an Red alert as cyclone warning for the Saurashtra and Kutch coasts this morning.
With Cyclone 'Biparjoy' expected to hit different parts of the country, Union and State ministers reviewed preparedness at different levels on Tuesday.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed preparedness for cyclone 'Biparjoy' in the national capital on Tuesday and directed all stakeholders and officers to ensure 'zero casualties' and minimize the possible damage.
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.
Cyclone Biparjoy, a "very severe cyclonic storm", is expected to cross the Gujarat coast on June 15.
The IMD has been providing regular updates about the cyclonic storm that is gushing through the Arabian Sea.
Here are the LIVE updates on Cyclone Biparjoy:
Amit Shah's Odisha June 17 Visit On Hold Due To Cyclone Biparjoy
Union Home Minister Amit Shah's scheduled Odisha visit on June 17 has been put on hold in view of Cyclone Biparjoy's possible landfall in Gujarat on Thursday, a senior BJP leader said here.
As both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mr Shah were directly monitoring the cyclone which is expected to make landfall near Jakhau Port in Gujarat on Thursday, it would not be possible for the Union Home Minister to visit Odisha on Saturday, he said.
The date of Amit Shah's visit will be decided soon, Odisha BJP general secretary Prithviraj Harichandan said on Wednesday.
Light Rains In Delhi, Rajasthan, UP, Uttarakhand Expected Due To Cyclone
Light rains may occur in Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand and west Uttar Pradesh on Thursday and Friday under the influence of Cyclone Biparjoy which is gaining steam in the Arabian Sea, said a private forecasting agency.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has also predicted light rain and generally cloudy on June 15 and June 16 in Delhi.
Gujarat Evacuates Over 74,000; Heavy Rains In Parts Of State
With cyclone 'Biparjoy' likely to make landfall near Jakhau Port in Gujarat's Kutch district on Thursday, the state administration has shifted more than 74,000 people living near the coast as a precaution and deployed disaster management units for rescue and relief measures, said officials on Wednesday.
With the cyclone in the Arabian Sea barrelling towards the Gujarat coast, parts of the Saurashtra-Kutch region received heavy rains accompanied by strong winds, the Met department said.
This will be the second cyclone to hit the state in two years after 'Tauktae' in May 2021.
Health Minister Reviews Preparedness In Gujarat' Kutch
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday reviewed the preparedness measures being taken as cyclone 'Biparjoy' approaches Kutch.
Cyclone Biparjoy, categorized as a "very severe cyclonic storm", is expected to make landfall in the Gujarat coast tomorrow.
The Union Health Minister visited the Bhuj Air Force Station today to take stock of the preparations made by the 'Garuda' Emergency Response Team of the Indian Air Force.
After undertaking the review, Mansukh Mandaviya said, "Our jawans are fully prepared for the safety of life and property from the cyclone."
"Factored In Heavy Rains": Official On Goa G20 Meet Amid Cyclone LandfallPreparations for two key G20 events on tourism next week in Goa have been made keeping in mind heavy Monsoon rains but there is "absolutely no concern" at present over any impact on the programmes due to impending cyclone Biparjoy, a top official said on Wednesday.
Biparjoy is expected to make landfall near Jakhau port in Gujarat's Kutch district on June 15, as a very severe cyclonic storm with a maximum sustained wind speed of 125-150 kmph.
The fourth G20 Tourism Working Group Meeting and the G20 Ministerial Meeting are to be held in Goa from June 19-22.
Defence Minister Speaks To 3 Service Chiefs To Review Preparations
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday spoke to the three service chiefs and reviewed the preparations of the armed forces to deal with the impact of cyclone 'Biparjoy'.
After reviewing the preparations, Mr Singh said the armed forces are ready to provide every possible assistance to civil authorities in tackling any situation or contingency that may arise due to the cyclone.
Cyclone Biparjoy is approaching the Gujarat coast.
As cyclone Biparjoy nears Gujarat coast, parts of Saurashtra-Kutch region receive heavy rainfall
With cyclone Biparjoy approaching the Gujarat coast, parts of Saurashtra-Kutch region received heavy rains accompanied by strong winds, the Met department said on Wednesday.
In the 24 hours ending Wednesday morning, 54 talukas across the districts of Saurashtra and Kutch received more than 10 mm of rainfall, the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) said in a release.
The rainfall was more intense in the districts of Devbhumi Dwarka, Rajkot, Jamnagar, Porbandar and Junagadh.
Khambhaliya taluka of Devbhumi Dwarka district received the highest 121 mm of rain, followed by Dwarka (92 mm) and Kalyanpur (70 mm) during this period, the SEOC said.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in a bulletin that the intensity of rainfall would increase as the cyclone approaches the Gujarat coast on June 15, with isolated places in the districts of Kutch, Devbhumi Dwarka and Jamnagar likely to witness extremely heavy rains.
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya inspected hospitals in Kutch, Gujarat and sought information on oxygen, ventilators and critical care beds that are available. He also reviewed the preparations made to ensure health facilities that might be needed post-cyclone.
69 trains have been cancelled, 33 trains have been short-terminated, while 27 trains short-originated as a precautionary measure, in view of safety of passengers in view of Cyclone Biparjoy, says CPRO Western Railway.
Biparjoy Cyclone: 4,500 people shifted to shelter homes in Dwarka
Around 4,500 people have been shifted from their homes to shelter homes as a precautionary safety measure ahead of cyclone Biparjoy reaching the coast of Gujarat, informed the Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Parth Talsania.
While speaking to ANI, Mr Talsania informed, "We have shifted 4,500 people from the coastal areas to various shelter houses. Preparations to meet food and medical needs are also made at the shelter homes. We are closely monitoring the situation."
He further informed that cyclone Biparjoy has moved slightly to the west and is less likely to make landfall at the Dwarka coast. But a wind speed of around 100 to 80 kilometres is expected.
Update| 44,000 evacuated, red alert in Gujarat's Saurashtra and Kutch regions for Cyclone Biparjoy
India Meteorological Department Chief Dr M Mohapatra's briefs on Cyclone Biparjoy:
- Cyclone is now located 280 km from Jakhau Port
- It is very likely to move nearly northeastwards and cross Saurashtra and Kutch and adjoining Pakistan coasts between Mandvi (Gujarat) and Karachi (Pakistan) near Jakhau Port (Gujarat) by evening of 15th June as a very severe cyclonic storm with maximum sustained wind speed of 125-135 kmph gusting to 150 kmph
- There is no change in landfall point or time
- Landfall is expected in the evening time between 4pm and 8 pm.
A relay tower that was declared unsafe has been demolished here, in view of cyclone Biparjoy. A new tower will be constructed here later: Ramesh Chandra, Akashvani- Rajkot
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded an Red alert as cyclone warning for the Saurashtra and Kutch coasts this morning.
Residents of coastal areas in Gujarat being shifted to shelters as cyclone 'Biporjoy' intensifies
Amreli police delivered essential items including vegetables and milk to the villagers of Shiyalbet in Jafrabad, Gujarat.
Kandla Port closed ahead of Cyclone Biparjoy, hundreds of trucks halted
After Kandla Port in the state was closed ahead of Cyclone Biparjoy, hundreds of trucks have been standing still at Gandhidham, Kachchh. According to the India Meteorological Department ( IMD), Cyclone Biparjoy is expected to land on Gujarat's Saurashtra and Kutch regions and adjoining Pakistan coasts on June 15.
Bracing for the cyclone, which has intensified into a "very severe" cyclonic storm according to the IMD, 12 NDRF teams have been deployed in Gujarat.
Cyclone Biparjoy: 95 trains to remain cancelled, short-terminated in Gujarat till June 15, says Western Railway
Around 95 trains running through, originating or terminating in Biparjoy-affected areas of Gujarat, will remain cancelled or short-terminated till June 15, Western Railway said in a statement.
According to the India Meteorological Department ( IMD), Cyclone Biparjoy is expected to land on Gujarat's Saurashtra and Kutch regions and adjoining Pakistan coasts on June 15.
Earlier, on Monday, Ashok Kumar Misra, the Western Railway General Manager, said, "We are continuously monitoring cyclone 'Biparjoy'. We have established a disaster control room at our headquarters and also deployed ADRMs at Bhuj, Gandhidam, Porbandar and Okha. Today, some trains have been cancelled due to increased wind speed in Porbandar. All trains going to coastal areas in Gujarat will be cancelled from tomorrow."
Union Ministers review preparedness for cyclone Biparjoy, IMD issues orange alert for coastal areas- With Cyclone 'Biparjoy' expected to hit different parts of the country, Union and State ministers reviewed preparedness at different levels on Tuesday.
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed preparedness for cyclone 'Biparjoy' in the national capital on Tuesday and directed all stakeholders and officers to ensure 'zero casualties' and minimize the possible damage.
- 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.
- Chairing the meeting, Mr Shah stressed the need to act swiftly on the important directions given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a review meeting chaired by him on June 12.