This will be the second cyclone to hit the state in two years after 'Tauktae' in May 2021.
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:
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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.
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 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 Biparjoy: Rajasthan Geared Up To Face Biparjoy, Says Ashok GehlotAccordng to news agency PTI, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday said the state was geared up to face cyclone Biparjoy and the heavy rainfall that will come with it.
"We have done a review. People of Civil Defense and Disaster Management have been deputed and there is no need to panic," he told reporters in Bharatpur.
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Centre of the cyclone now 10 kms away from Jakhau port, says weather office IMD.
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.
Cyclone Biparjoy Live: 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 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.
Cyclone Biparjoy At Maximum Speed Of 115-125 Kmph Currently
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.
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No loss of life or major reports of damage on the ground so far: NDRF chief to NDTV
Cyclone Biparjoy Live: Schools In Gujarat's Navsari District Tomorrow
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 Biparjoy: Trees Uprooted In Dwarka, Gujarat Due To Gusty Winds Of Cyclone
Cyclone Biparjoy: "Just Wish We Stay Safe...": Woman Evacuated In Gujarat Breaks Down
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Cyclone Biparjoy Live: NDRF To The Rescue As Tree Falls On House Due To Cyclone Biparjoy Winds
Cyclone Biparjoy: Strong Winds Uproot Tree In JamnagarDue 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's Eye Is 50 Km In Diameter, To Hit Coast Around MidnightThe 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. Cyclone Biparjoy: Cyclone 70 Km Away From Jakhau Port, Moving At 15 Kmph
Cylone Biparjoy: High Waves Possible On Kerala CoastThe National Center for Oceanographic Studies (INCOIS) has informed that there is a possibility of high waves on the Kerala coast (from Vizhinjam to Kasaragod) till 11.30 pm on Thursday.
The height of the waves is expected to be around 3.0 to 3.3 meters, it added.
The Northeast Arabian Sea will remain very turbulent till the evening of June 15 and the adjoining Central East Arabian Sea will become rough.
Cyclone Biparjoy Live Updates: Cylone's 'Wall Cloud' Region Touches Saurashtra Coast Of Gujarat
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.
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The windspeed of the cyclone is 50-60 kmph right now, will increase to 120-140 kmph, says weather office.
Cyclone Biparjoy Live Updates: Landfall Process Started, Says Weather Office
The landfall process of cylone Biparjoy has started, will go on till midnight, said the weather office.
Cyclone Biparjoy Live Updates: From Weather Office's Control Centre, Live Satellite Images Of Cyclone Biparjoy.
Cyclone Biparjoy: Air Force Ready For Relief, Rescue Ops After LandfallThe 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. Cyclone Biparjoy Ground Report: Landfall Soon, Strong Winds In Gujarat's Mandvi
Cyclone Biparjoy To Make Landfall Shortly
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.
Cyclone Biparjoy Live Updates: Latest Satellite image of CycloneAt 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: All You Need To Know About Formation Of CyclonesCyclone Biparjoy is one of the most powerful tropical storms to hit India in recent years, according to India Meteorological Department (IMD). Weather officers across the world have established metrics to call a storm a cyclone.
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Cylone Biparjoy: Prepared For Range Of Cyclone Rescue Scenarios, Says Disaster Response ForceThe National Disaster Response Force is prepared to mount rescue operations in a variety of scenarios that may arise after Cyclone Biparjoy makes landfall, the force's chief has told NDTV.
18 NDRF teams are stationed in Gujarat, which is expected to face the brunt of the cyclone. The other Union Territories and states that are likely to be affected and have asked the force for teams are Diu, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Rajasthan. "There is a possibility of south Rajasthan being affected," said NDRF Director General Atul Karwal.
Read Here. Cyclone Biparjoy: Dos And Don'ts As Gujarat Braces For Cyclone BiparjoyThe coastal villages in Gujarat have been mostly evacuated in view of the powerful cyclone Biparjoy that is set to make landfall this evening. The disaster response forces have been urging those who remain in their house not to venture out.
A list of cyclone-appropriate behaviour:
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Cyclone Biparjoy Live: 70-Year-Old Couple Has Witnessed Two Major Cyclones
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Cyclone Biparjoy: Border Security Force Extends Helping Hand To People In Gujarat's Kutch AreaBorder Security Force (BSF) deployed along the coastline have mobilised their efforts to extend their helping hands to the villagers in the border area ahead of Cyclone Biparjoy's landfall on Thursday evening, an official release said.
"BSF troops have made all necessary adjustments, accommodating the villagers within their facilities to ensure their well-being. Among those sheltered, there are 34 children, as well as senior citizens, males, and females. The BSF is diligently providing essential support such as drinking water, food, medical coverage, and maintaining hygiene and sanitation standards," the release stated.
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.
Cyclone Biparjoy: Meet Biparjoy, Gujarat's One-Month-Old Girl Named After Cyclone
Cyclone Biparjoy Live Updates: Heavy Rain, Trees Uprooted As Cyclone Nears Gujarat
Cyclone Biparjoy: Flights At Gujarat's Jamnagar Airport Suspended Till TomorrowCommercial flight operations at Gujarat's Jamnagar airport will remain suspended till Friday as part of precautionary measures ahead of cyclone Biparjoy's landfall.
According to the Jamnagar airport director, the airport has issued a NOTAM for three days -- Wednesday-Friday. Diesel and petrol required to operate the airport in an emergency have also been stored.
Read here. Cylone Biparjoy Ground Report
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Gujarat Cyclone | How Cyclone Biparjoy May Impact Gujarat's Jakhau Port Infrastructure
More than 5,000 people have been evacuated from the region surrounding the Jakhau Port - one of the biggest ports in the country - where Cyclone Biparjoy is expected to make landfall. The port, which has been shut for 5-6 days, will stay closed at least till the weekend. A big worry for the authorities is whether the port's infrastructure will survive the storm.
Cyclone Biparjoy Live Updates: Gujarat Chief Minister Holds Review Meeting
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel held a review meeting at the State Emergency Operation Center in Gandhinagar on Thursday morning regarding Cyclone Biparjoy.
As per IMD reports, the Very Severe Cyclonic Storm, which is moving northeastward in the Arabian Sea, is predicted to cross and make landfall at the Jakhau Port in Kutch this evening.
Biparjoy Could Cause 6-Metre Tidal Waves: Coast GuardCyclone '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 Cyclone Biparjoy Live: Army, Navy, Air Force On Standby For Approaching Cyclone
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.
Cyclone Biparjoy Live Updates: Cyclone Biparjoy Around 180 km Away From Jakhau Port: Weather Office
India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that Cyclone Biparjoy, at present, is moving north-northeastwards towards Saurashtra and Kutch coast and is around 180 km away from Jakhau port.
Director General of the India Meteorological Department, Mrityunjay Mohapatra, gave an update on the movement of Cyclone Biparjoy in the Arabian Sea.
Cyclone Biparjoy Live: Sea Conditions To Remain "Disturbed": Weather Office
"Sea conditions will remain disturbed today in northeast Arabian Sea due to cyclone 'Biparjoy'. All fishing operations should remain suspended. Offshore activities, port and industrial activities & oil explorations should be regulated today," said Dr Mrityunjay Mohapatra, Director General, IMD.
Cyclone Biparjoy Live Updates: 62,000 Evacuated From Pakistan's Sindh Province
Around 62,000 people have been evacuated to safer places in Pakistan's southern Sindh province ahead of Cyclone Biparjoy's expected landfall on Thursday.
Biparjoy, currently a "very severe cyclonic storm", is inching closer to India and Pakistan, prompting authorities to take preventive measures to minimise the damage it may cause to life and property.
It is expected to make landfall between Keti Bandar Port in Sindh's Thatta district and Kutch district in India.
Cyclone Biparjoy | Cyclone Biparjoy Expected To Make Landfall Between 4-8 PM In Gujarat
Cyclone Biparjoy is less than 200 kms from the Gujarat coast. It will cross Saurashtra and Kutch and adjoining Pakistan coasts between Mandvi and Karachi near Jakhau Port between 4-8 PM, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The administration has shifted people from nearly 120 villages located between zero and 10 km from the seashore in Kutch district.
Ground Report: Strong Winds In Gujarat As Cyclone Biparjoy Approaches
With cyclone Biparjoy less than 200 kms from the coast of Gujarat, Kachchh's Mandvi is witnessing rough sea conditions and strong winds. Classified as a "very severe cyclonic storm" of category 3, Biparjoy is expected to cross Saurashtra and Kutch and adjoining Pakistan coasts between Mandvi and Karachi near Jakhau Port between 4-8 PM, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Rough Sea In Mumbai, High Tides Expected
Rough sea waves were seen at the Gateway of India as cyclone Biparjoy is expected to make landfall in Gujarat on Thursday.
Biparjoy is expected to make landfall near the Jakhau coast, Gujarat in the evening and will traverse all along the Rann of Kutch up to Rajasthan.
Meanwhile, high tide is also expected in Mumbai at 10:29 am, Regional Meteorological Centre, Mumbai said.
"VSCS 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," Tweeted IMD.
Cyclone Biparjoy Live Updates: Indian Navy On Standby For Cyclone Biparjoy
The Indian Navy is on standby for Cyclone Biparjoy, which is expected to make landfall in Gujarat today. The Navy has four ships with Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) bricks embarked, as well as five relief teams each at Porbandar and Okha, and 15 relief teams at Valsura.
Helicopters at INS Hansa in Goa and INS Shikra in Mumbai are also ready to be deployed, and P8i and Dornier aircraft from INS Hansa are on standby for aerial reconnaissance and transportation of relief material and personnel. Additional HADR stores and equipment are also being kept on standby.
The Headquarters of Western Naval Command (HQWNC) and area headquarters are maintaining close liaison with the state government and civil authorities to ensure that the Navy is able to provide assistance in the event of any contingency.
Cyclone Biparjoy Live Updates: Rough Sea Conditions, Strong Winds In Mandvi
As Cyclone Biparjoy has hit several parts of Gujarat, Kachchh's Mandvi, on Thursday, witnessed rough sea conditions and strong winds.
Earlier, the Indian Meteorological Department, on Sunday, gave a cyclone alert for Saurashtra and Kutch coasts in Gujarat.
The department issued the alert: "Cyclone alert for Saurashtra and Kutch coast: Yellow message, ESCS BIPARJOY over East-central Arabian sea, at 1730 IST of 11th June near lat 18.6E and long 67.7E, likely to cross between Mandvi (Gujarat) and Karachi (Pakistan) by noon of 15th June."
Dwarkadhish Temple In Gujarat To Remain Closed
As cyclone 'Biparjoy' approaches the coastal region of Gujarat, Dwarkadhish Temple in Devbhumi Dwarka is closed for devotees on Thursday.
Along with the Dwarkadhish Temple, the Dwarka Bazaar will also remain closed.
However, the temple routine will continue as it is. There will be morning pooja, bhog and aarti during the daytime and the live darshan is accessible through the Dwarkadhish Temple official website and will continue throughout the day, said Malay Pandya, priest of Dwarkadhish Temple.
Cyclone Biparjoy Live Updates: Border Security Force Steps Up Cyclone Preparedness
In the wake of cyclone 'Biparjoy' approaching Gujarat's coastal areas, Border Security Force (BSF) has made adequate preparations to combat any challenges arising out of the impending storm.
The Inspector General of BSF Gujarat, Ravi Gandhi visited the coastal areas of Bhuj and took stock of the preparedness to deal with any situation.
Speaking to ANI, BSF IG Ravi Gandhi said, "BSF forces are deployed at the international border. As per the IMD assessment, the concerned area is from Mandvi to Karachi. Our forces are alert with full preparation. We are helping people who are approaching us with any concerns. We are also in contact with other security forces like NDRF".