Cyclone Biparjoy Weakens To Severe After Gujarat Landfall

IMD Director Dr Mrutyunjay Mohapatra informed the media that cyclone 'Biparjouy' has moved towards northeast and has crossed the Saurashtra-Kutch adjoining Pakistan coast close to the Jakhau port in Gujarat. He also informed that the intensity of the cyclone has reduced to 105-115 kmph and that the category of the storm has changed to severe. "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 to a severe cyclonic storm. There may be heavy rains in Rajasthan on June 16," said Mrutyunjay Mohapatra.