Cyclone Biparjoy batters Gujarat: In pics
1 year, 9 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy batters Gujarat: In pics

Hindustan Times  

Cyclone Biparjoy batters Gujarat: In pics Roofs were blown off houses, trees and electric poles uprooted, leaving thousands without power as severe cyclone ‘Biparjoy’ made landfall in Gujarat.. 1 / 9 View Photos in a new improved layout Heavy rain owing to the landfall of cyclone Biparjoy triggers waterlogging at Mandvi in Kutch district of Gujarat. 2 / 9 View Photos in a new improved layout NDRF personnel clear trees uprooted following the landfall of cyclone Biparjoy in Gujarat's Gandhidham. 5 / 9 View Photos in a new improved layout Fire department personnel prepare their equipment amid rain following the landfall of cyclone Biparjoy in Kutch. 6 / 9 View Photos in a new improved layout Heavy winds and incessant rain were witnessed after the landfall of cyclone Biparjoy at Mandvi in Kutch.

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Watch | People use bulldozer to cross river in Gujarat's Kutch after heavy rain
1 year, 9 months ago

Watch | People use bulldozer to cross river in Gujarat's Kutch after heavy rain

India Today  

People in Gujarat's Kutch have come up with a new way to cross a river which has been overflowing following the heavy rain in the state. pic.twitter.com/EtfkRSO6rf — Press Trust of India June 29, 2023 In the video, a bulldozer parked on the banks carried two men across the river even as the water underneath flowed with a dangerously strong …

Chennai Rain Forces Schools to Shut; Biparjoy Remnants To Bring Extremely Heavy Rainfall in MP
1 year, 9 months ago

Chennai Rain Forces Schools to Shut; Biparjoy Remnants To Bring Extremely Heavy Rainfall in MP

News 18  

Several parts of India have been witnessing heavy rainfall even as monsoon this year being sluggish till now and some states being in the grip of severe heatwave. In other rain-related news, remnants of cyclone Biparjoy, the storm over Arabian Sea that hit Gujarat on June 15 and moved towards Rajasthan then, is expected to bring extremely heavy rainfall in …

Robust relief skills hold crucial lessons
1 year, 9 months ago

Robust relief skills hold crucial lessons

Hindustan Times  

As Biparjoy crashed ashore in Gujarat last week, it uprooted 1,963 trees and 5,718 electricity poles, plunging 3,400 villages into darkness. Yet, incredibly, only 23 people were injured and no one died after the cyclone’s landfall as authorities worked through the week to evacuate 108,000 people and 73,000 animals to safety, and managed to largely contain the damage to infrastructure. …

Preparedness pays off: The Hindu Editorial on Cyclone Biparjoy
1 year, 9 months ago

Preparedness pays off: The Hindu Editorial on Cyclone Biparjoy

The Hindu  

A potent cyclonic storm, Biparjoy, swept through Gujarat and parts of Rajasthan last week and while it did cause noticeable destruction to the infrastructure, scores of injuries and cattle deaths, there have been only two reported casualties. The India Meteorological Department began issuing its first reports on the cyclone’s trajectory as early as June 8, and by June 11, the …

Weather Alert: Cyclone Biparjoy Brings Rain in Rajasthan, Several Areas Flooded; Shah Lauds Guj Rescue Ops
1 year, 9 months ago

Weather Alert: Cyclone Biparjoy Brings Rain in Rajasthan, Several Areas Flooded; Shah Lauds Guj Rescue Ops

News 18  

Weather News: As Cyclone Biparjoy’s weekend to form a deep depression, Rajasthan’s Barmer witnessed strong winds followed by rain on Sunday causing severe water logging and flood-like situation at various places. Cyclone Biparjoy has weakened and is in the form of a deep depression, it entered Rajasthan on June 16 through the adjoining areas of Jalore and Barmer. pic.twitter.com/ugqT1aqitX— ANI …

Cyclone Biparjoy: Indian Coast Guard deploys ships, aircraft to assess damage to Gujarat coast
1 year, 9 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy: Indian Coast Guard deploys ships, aircraft to assess damage to Gujarat coast

India TV News  

Cyclone Biparjoy impact: The Indian Coast Guard has deployed its ships and aircraft to assess the damage caused by Cyclone Biparjoy which made landfall on Thursday on Gujarat coast, the maritime agency said on Sunday. The cyclone made landfall near Jakhau on Gujarat's Kutch coast on June 15 evening causing massive damage to properties including houses and electric poles, and …

Cyclone Biparjoy brings heavy rain in parts of Rajasthan, Jalore most-affected district
1 year, 9 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy brings heavy rain in parts of Rajasthan, Jalore most-affected district

India Today  

Cyclone Biparjoy, which emerged from the Arabian Sea, is wreaking havoc in Rajasthan following its impact on Gujarat. Due to its effect, heavy rains have continued in many areas of the state for the last 36 hours, causing flood-like conditions. Heavy rains threw life out of gear in many districts, including Barmer, Sirohi, Banswara, Udaipur, Rajsamand, Pali, Ajmer and Kota. …

Cyclone Biparjoy: Amit Shah Takes Aerial Survey Of Affected Areas of Gujarat, Holds Meet To Review Situation
1 year, 9 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy: Amit Shah Takes Aerial Survey Of Affected Areas of Gujarat, Holds Meet To Review Situation

News 18  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday conducted an aerial survey of the affected areas of Kutch and Jakhau to analyse the impact of Cyclone Biparjoy that made landfall on Gujarat coasts on June 15. During his visit, the home minister, who closely monitored the developments related to Cyclone Biparjoy, also held a meeting with the chief minister and other …

Cyclone Biparjoy leaves six dead and trail of destruction in India and Pakistan
1 year, 9 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy leaves six dead and trail of destruction in India and Pakistan

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Cyclone Biparjoy has finally weakened after wrecking havoc in western India and southern Pakistan this …

Thousands in western India relief camps begin returning home as Cyclone Biparjoy recedes
1 year, 9 months ago

Thousands in western India relief camps begin returning home as Cyclone Biparjoy recedes

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Over 100,000 people who had …

Cyclone Biparjoy Moves To Rajasthan, Causes Heavy Rainfall, Downpour To Continue All Weekend
1 year, 9 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy Moves To Rajasthan, Causes Heavy Rainfall, Downpour To Continue All Weekend

ABP News  

Cyclone Biparjoy has moved further towards Rajasthan after making landfall in Gujarat which resulted in heavy rainfall in several areas of the desert state for the past 24 hours, the news agency PTI reported officials as saying. Notably, cyclone Biparjoy made landfall near Jakhau Port in Gujarat on Thursday evening with a wind speed of 115-125 kmph gusting to 140 …

Gujarat limping back to normalcy in cyclone Biparjoy aftermath; most roads cleared
1 year, 9 months ago

Gujarat limping back to normalcy in cyclone Biparjoy aftermath; most roads cleared

The Hindu  

Days after the cyclonic storm Biparjoy battered coastal Gujarat in Kutch and Saurashtra, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday conducted an aerial survey of the affected areas of Kutch to assess the impact of Cyclone Biparjoy that made landfall at Jakhau coast on June 15. Accompanied by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Mr. Shah also held a meeting with …

Heavy rainfall in Rajasthan due to cyclone Biparjoy
1 year, 9 months ago

Heavy rainfall in Rajasthan due to cyclone Biparjoy

The Hindu  

Several places in Rajasthan received heavy rainfall in the past 24 hours due to Cyclone Biparjoy, which moved further towards the desert State following its landfall in Gujarat, officials said on June 17. A rainfall of 210 mm was recorded in Mount Abu, 136 mm in Sedwa in Barmer, 135 mm in Mount Abu tehsil, 110 mm in Raniwada of …

Gujarat grapples with destruction caused by cyclone Biparjoy; 73 academics defend efforts to ‘update’ NCERT textbooks, and more - The Hindu
1 year, 9 months ago

Gujarat grapples with destruction caused by cyclone Biparjoy; 73 academics defend efforts to ‘update’ NCERT textbooks, and more - The Hindu

The Hindu  

In the aftermath of cyclone Biparjoy, Gujarat grapples with destruction Cyclone Biparjoy caused widespread damage in Gujarat’s Kutch-Saurashtra region as it made landfall late on Thursday. NCERT textbook row | 73 academics defend efforts to ‘update’ syllabus After 35 scholars, including chief advisers for textbook development committee Yogendra Yadav and Suhas Palshikar, asked for their names to be removed from …

Cyclone Biparjoy weakens into deep depression, expected to weaken further
1 year, 9 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy weakens into deep depression, expected to weaken further

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: After making landfall in Gujarat's coastal areas, Cyclone 'Biaprjoy', has weakened into a depression and is further expected to weaken into a 'depression' in the next 12 hours, India Meteorological Department said in the wee hours of Saturday. "Cyclonic Storm Biparjoy weakened into a Deep Depression at 2330 hours IST of yesterday, the 16th June, 2023 over Southeast …

Pakistan 'largely spared' as Cyclone Biparjoy weakens after landfall
1 year, 9 months ago

Pakistan 'largely spared' as Cyclone Biparjoy weakens after landfall

India Today  

Pakistan was largely spared the full force of Cyclone Biparjoy which weakened into a severe cyclonic storm on Friday after making landfall in Gujarat, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake in the Indian state. People in Sindh’s coastal city of Keti, who braved the cyclone threat and a warning of monsoon rains, are now returning to their homes …

DC Edit | Bravo India for averting Biparjoy toll
1 year, 9 months ago

DC Edit | Bravo India for averting Biparjoy toll

Deccan Chronicle  

India has successfully averted any human tragedy in Gujarat, after disaster management personnel evacuated over one lakh people ahead of the arrival of Cyclone Biparjoy. Though Cyclone Biparjoy, which lashed the Kutch-Saurashtra region, left a trail of destruction damaging 5,120 electricity poles and rendering 4,600 villages without power, no loss of human life was reported, which is an exemplary feat …

Biparjoy disrupts infra, but damage contained
1 year, 9 months ago

Biparjoy disrupts infra, but damage contained

Hindustan Times  

Cyclone Biparjoy swept through several parts of Gujarat on Friday, damaging homes, uprooting trees, snapping electricity, and causing flooding in Saurashtra and Kutch in the hours after it made landfall near the Jakhau port late on Thursday, with winds gusting up to 140k/hr. National Disaster Response Force director general Atul Karwal said: “Two lives were lost before the landfall, which …

Cyclone Biparjoy Brings Heavy Rain In Rajasthan, Red Alert In 2 Districts, 14 Trains Cancelled. Top Points
1 year, 9 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy Brings Heavy Rain In Rajasthan, Red Alert In 2 Districts, 14 Trains Cancelled. Top Points

ABP News  

Heavy rains swept across parts of Rajasthan on Friday as Cyclone Biparjoy weakened after making landfall in Gujarat. The Rajasthan government has temporarily suspended relief camps in districts where the India Meteorological Department has issued heavy rain warnings. READ | Gujarat: Over 1,000 Teams Working To Restore Power In Eight Districts, Kutch Worst Hit Here are the most recent updates …

In the aftermath of cyclone Biparjoy, Gujarat grapples with destruction
1 year, 9 months ago

In the aftermath of cyclone Biparjoy, Gujarat grapples with destruction

The Hindu  

Cyclone Biparjoy caused widespread damage in Gujarat’s Kutch-Saurashtra region as it made landfall late on Thursday. Cyclone Biparjoy made landfall near Jakhau Port in Gujarat’s Kutch district. A State government release said 1,127 teams were working across eight districts - Kutch, Devbhumi Dwarka, Jamnagar, Morbi, Junagadh, Gir Somnath, Rajkot and Porbandar - to restore power in the aftermath of the …

Biparjoy cyclone live: Two dead and nearly 1000 villages without power as storm weakens
1 year, 9 months ago

Biparjoy cyclone live: Two dead and nearly 1000 villages without power as storm weakens

The Independent  

✕ Close High tide and strong winds witnessed as ‘Biparjoy’ approaches India coast Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A man …

Cyclone Biporjoy kills two and uproots power lines after landfall in India, churns toward Pakistan
1 year, 9 months ago

Cyclone Biporjoy kills two and uproots power lines after landfall in India, churns toward Pakistan

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Cyclone Biparjoy knocked out power and threw shipping containers into the sea in western India …

Cyclone Biparjoy: How Gujarat is protecting its famous lions of Gir, other wildlife
1 year, 9 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy: How Gujarat is protecting its famous lions of Gir, other wildlife

Firstpost  

While people were evacuated to safety, Gujarat has a special plan to ensure that the endangered Asiatic lions do not become a casualty of Cyclone Biparjoy. Rescue teams are deployed in Gir forest and sanctuaries in Kutch and Badra and the movement of big cats is being monitored Cyclone Biparjoy battered the Gujarat coast, leaving a trail of destruction. Rescue …

Cyclone Biparjoy: Father, Son Die While Saving Livestock From Flashflood In Gujarat Caused By Heavy Rain
1 year, 9 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy: Father, Son Die While Saving Livestock From Flashflood In Gujarat Caused By Heavy Rain

ABP News  

Cyclone Biparjoy has left a trail of destruction in the coastal regions of Gujarat after it made landfall on Thursday evening. A father-son duo meanwhile died while saving their goats amid heavy rains caused by the storm here, reported PTI. Mamlatdar S N Vala said that following a spell of rain since morning, water started flowing in a ravine passing …

Cyclone Biparjoy puts Gujarat in darkness, no loss of life
1 year, 9 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy puts Gujarat in darkness, no loss of life

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: The powerful Super Cyclone Biparjoy struck Gujarat with full force on Thursday evening, causing extensive damage as more than 5,000 electrical poles were uprooted, leaving over 4,000 villages without power. According to the director-general of NDRF, Atul Karwar, except for two unfortunate fatalities that occurred before the cyclone's landfall when a man and his son were attempting to …

2 dead, 22 hurt, villages in the dark: How Cyclone Biparjoy ravaged Gujarat
1 year, 9 months ago

2 dead, 22 hurt, villages in the dark: How Cyclone Biparjoy ravaged Gujarat

Firstpost  

After days of anxiety and worry, Cyclone Biparjoy – packed with high wind speeds – struck the Jakhau port in Gujarat on Thursday evening, causing damage and destruction along the state’s coastline. Trail of destruction On Thursday, around 6.30 pm, Cyclone Biparjoy with wind speeds of 115-125 kilometres per hour made landfall at Gujarat’s Jakhau port after travelling in the …

Cyclone Biparjoy disrupts power, kills two in India and Pakistan
1 year, 9 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy disrupts power, kills two in India and Pakistan

Al Jazeera  

Thousands without power as the severe cyclone makes landfall and heavy rains lash both the Indian and Pakistani coasts. Roofs have been blown off houses and trees and electric poles uprooted, leaving thousands without power as a severe cyclone makes landfall and heavy rains lash both the Indian and Pakistani coasts. At least two people died in India’s western state …

Villages without power, homes destroyed: Cyclone Biparjoy's trail of destruction
1 year, 9 months ago

Villages without power, homes destroyed: Cyclone Biparjoy's trail of destruction

India Today  

Cycline Biparjoy lay centred over the Saurashtra-Kutch region as it made landfall from Thursday evening until this morning. At 0230 of Today, 16th June the SCS BIPARJOY lay centered over Saurashtra-Kutch region, 30 km north of Naliya. — India Meteorological Department June 15, 2023 The cyclone will continue to weaken and turn into a 'depression' by evening. People have been …

Cyclone Biparjoy makes landfall on Gujarat coast after sustaining for 222 hrs
1 year, 9 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy makes landfall on Gujarat coast after sustaining for 222 hrs

Hindustan Times  

Trees and electricity poles were uprooted as cyclone Biparjoy made landfall in Gujarat’s Kutch district, bringing winds sustaining at 115-125k/hr as thousands of rescue workers stood by while close to 100,000 residents were already moved out of their homes. Having originated in the Arabian Sea, Biparjoy is unprecedented for several reasons: It sustained for 222 hours with winds of at …

Cyclone Biparjoy: High Tides Hit Gujarat Coastal Areas As Storm Makes Landfall; Wind Speed to Weaken by Midnight
1 year, 9 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy: High Tides Hit Gujarat Coastal Areas As Storm Makes Landfall; Wind Speed to Weaken by Midnight

News 18  

Cyclone Biparjoy Updates: The landfall process of the cyclonic storm over the Gujarat coast started on Thursday evening, the India Meteorological Department said. The ‘wall cloud’ region of the cyclonic storm touched the Saurashtra coast at around 5:30 pm as it headed for landfall near Jakhau port in the Kutch district, the IMD said, adding that the landfall will carry …

Cyclone Biparjoy: IAF on standby with relief assets
1 year, 9 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy: IAF on standby with relief assets

Firstpost  

MET Director Manorama Mohanty said on Thursday that Cyclone Biparjoy is about 50 km away from Gujarat’s Jakhau port. She added that the cyclone has started entering the Gujarat coast and by midnight its speed might decrease The Indian Air Force said that it is on standby with assets for possible relief and rescue operations that would follow Cyclone Biparjoy’s …

Cyclone Biparjoy: Wind speed to decrease by midnight, says MET director
1 year, 9 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy: Wind speed to decrease by midnight, says MET director

Firstpost  

National Disaster Response Force’s Inspector General Narendra Singh Bundela said that the IMD estimates that Cyclone Biparjoy will turn into a depression by tomorrow 12 pm MET Director Manorama Mohanty said on Thursday that Cyclone Biparjoy is about 50 km away from Gujarat’s Jakhau port. She added that the cyclone has started entering the Gujarat coast and by midnight its …

Cyclone Biparjoy to turn into a depression by tomorrow: NDRF
1 year, 9 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy to turn into a depression by tomorrow: NDRF

Firstpost  

According to NDRF, the cyclone was designated ‘Very Severe Cyclonic Storm’ at the time of the landfall but will likely convert to ‘Severe Cyclonic Storm’ soon National Disaster Response Force’s Inspector General Narendra Singh Bundela said that the IMD estimates that Cyclone Biparjoy will turn into a depression by tomorrow 12 pm. “The IMD has predicted that it will turn …

Strong winds batter Gujarat as cyclone Biparjoy makes landfall
1 year, 9 months ago

Strong winds batter Gujarat as cyclone Biparjoy makes landfall

The Hindu  

Strong winds and heavy rains pound Gujarat’s coastal belt as cyclone Biparjoy made a landfall near Jakhau Port in Gujarat’s Kutch district after churning across the Arabian Sea for over 10 days, the India Meteorological Department said on Thursday evening. Strong winds Since Thursday morning, strong winds and heavy rains battered Kutch and Saurashtra coasts as agencies of the State …

Cyclone Biparjoy: India, Pak brace for rain, flash floods as conditions worsen
1 year, 9 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy: India, Pak brace for rain, flash floods as conditions worsen

Live Mint  

Cyclone Biparjoy, the longest surviving cyclonic storm on Arabian Sea, made landfall on Thursday evening as a vast swath of western India and neighboring southern Pakistan braced for flash floods, heavy rain and high winds. Weather agencies have also noted that the category 2 very severe cyclonic storm Cyclone Biparjoy approached the India-Pakistan border region, bringing potential floods and power …

Top news of the day: June 15, 2023
1 year, 9 months ago

Top news of the day: June 15, 2023

The Hindu  

Cyclone Biparjoy | Landfall process begins, to last until midnight: IMD The IMD confirmed that Cyclone Biparjoy began its landfall near Jakhau port and the process is expected to last until June 15 midnight. Defence Acquisition Council approves armed drone deal with U.S.; announcement expected during PM Modi’s visit The Defence Acquisition Council on June 15 approved the deal for …

Cyclone Biparjoy starts making landfall near Jakhau Port in Gujarat
1 year, 9 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy starts making landfall near Jakhau Port in Gujarat

Live Mint  

The Indian Metrological Department has confirmed that the Cyclone Biparjoy has begun its landfall process. The cyclone expected to make landfall today between 6pm to 8pm has 'extensive damaging potential', the India Meteorological Department said. Authorities have evacuated around one lakh people living in vulnerable areas following a prompt warning from the IMD about the "extensive damaging potential" of the …

Cyclone Biparjoy makes landfall in Gujarat, says IMD
1 year, 9 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy makes landfall in Gujarat, says IMD

Hindustan Times  

Cyclone Biparjoy has begun its landfall in Gujarat and the process will continue till midnight, the Indian Meteorological Department said on Thursday. Follow LIVE updates A view of Gomti Ghat as VSCS Biparjoy to cross Saurashtra & Kutch & adjoining Pakistan coasts between Mandvi & Karachi near Jakhau Port by today evening, in Dwarka on Thursday. Prior to the landfall, …

Cyclone Biparjoy Makes Landfall At Gujarat's Port Jakhau
1 year, 9 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy Makes Landfall At Gujarat's Port Jakhau

ABP News  

The landfall process of Cyclone Biparjoy, which has been churning the Arabian Sea for days, has started in Saurashtra and Kutch regions of Gujarat, amid heavy rainfall and strong winds, and is expected to continue upto midnight, said the India Meteorological Department on Thursday. "It is moving at a speed of about 15 kmph.Hence, the landfall process has commenced over …

Watch: Cyclone Biparjoy brings high tides, gusty winds in coastal Gujarat ahead of landfall
1 year, 9 months ago

Watch: Cyclone Biparjoy brings high tides, gusty winds in coastal Gujarat ahead of landfall

Hindustan Times  

Cyclone Biporjoy which is expected to cross near Jakhau Port of Gujarat by Thursday night after making landfall, fueled strong winds and high tidal waves in coastal districts, throwing the normal life out of gear. A view of Gomti Ghat as VSCS Biparjoy to cross Saurashtra & Kutch & adjoining Pakistan coasts between Mandvi & Karachi near Jakhau Port by …

Cyclone Biparjoy: Flights At Gujarat's Jamnagar Airport Suspended Till Friday, NOTAM Issued
1 year, 9 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy: Flights At Gujarat's Jamnagar Airport Suspended Till Friday, NOTAM Issued

ABP News  

New Delhi: Ahead of the landfall of cyclone Biparjoy, commercial flight operations have been suspended in Gujarat’s Jamnagar airport till Friday. The airport has also issued NOTAM for three days, from Wednesday to Friday, as part of precautionary measures, news agency ANI reported DK Singh, Director, Jamnagar Airport director, as saying. Cyclone Biparjoy that is formed in the Arabian Sea …

When will cyclone Biparjoy make landfall? Check details here
1 year, 9 months ago

When will cyclone Biparjoy make landfall? Check details here

Live Mint  

Amid India Meteorological Department issuing a red alert for Cyclone Biparjoy, referring to it as a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm, to hit Jakhau Port in Gujarat by evening, Pakistan Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Sherry Rehman said that Cyclone Biparjoy has 'slowed down' and will not make landfall before nightfall now, the Geo News reported. "We are expecting …

India braces for cyclone Biparjoy; relief teams on standby
1 year, 9 months ago

India braces for cyclone Biparjoy; relief teams on standby

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India's western regions braced for the landfall of cyclone Biparjoy, a severe storm expected to hit near Jakhau port in Gujarat on Thursday, potentially disrupting lives, livelihoods, and local economies. Cyclone Biparjoy, which means "disaster" in Bengali language, has a maximum sustained wind speed of 115-125 kmph, gusting up to 140 kmph, and may affect a coastal stretch …

Cyclone Biparjoy: No commercial flights in operation in Jamnagar till 16 June
1 year, 9 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy: No commercial flights in operation in Jamnagar till 16 June

Live Mint  

With powerful Cyclone Biparjoy all set to hit the Gujarat coast by evening, Jamnagar's airport director DK Singh on 15 June said that no commercial flights are in operation till 16 June, while only emergency and relief flights are allowed. No commercial flights are in operation, only emergency and relief flights are allowed.” Earlier in the day, Singh said that …

Cyclone Biparjoy Landfall With 115-125 Kmph Wind Speed 1 Lakh Evacuated IMD Latest Bulletin
1 year, 9 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy Landfall With 115-125 Kmph Wind Speed 1 Lakh Evacuated IMD Latest Bulletin

ABP News  

The India Meteorological Department stated in its 2 pm bulletin that the very severe cyclonic storm Biparjoy is anticipated to make landfall on the coasts of Saurashtra, Kutch, and adjoining areas of Pakistan tonight. As per the IMD bulletin, the cyclone is presently located 135 km west-southwest of Jakhau Port in Gujarat, 190 km west-northwest of Devbhumi Dwarka, 170 km …

Cyclone Biparjoy expected to make delayed landfall in Gujarat: Official
1 year, 9 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy expected to make delayed landfall in Gujarat: Official

Hindustan Times  

Cyclone Biparjoy is expected to make a delayed landfall on Gujarat coast today as the wind speed has decreased, a senior official said on Thursday. Read: Cyclone Biparjoy: List of trains cancelled by Western Railway Moderate rain accompanied with light thunderstorms with maximum surface wind speed less than 40 kmph very likely in the district of Gujarat State namely Dwarka, …

Cyclone Biparjoy: Netizens share scary visuals of the violent storm
1 year, 9 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy: Netizens share scary visuals of the violent storm

Hindustan Times  

The cyclonic storm Biparjoy has caused significant tidal surges and heavy rainfall in certain areas of Gujarat and Maharashtra. Cyclone Biparjoy, just hours away from the Kutch coast in Gujarat, is anticipated to bring extremely heavy rainfall and strong winds ranging from 115 to 125 kph. People watch as waves hit Mandvi Beach before the arrival of cyclone Biparjoy in …

India, Pakistan brace for winds, flash flooding as Cyclone Biparjoy heads for evening landfall
1 year, 9 months ago

India, Pakistan brace for winds, flash flooding as Cyclone Biparjoy heads for evening landfall

The Independent  

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Wind-driven rain pelts shores of India, Pakistan as Cyclone Biparjoy pushes into coast
1 year, 9 months ago

Wind-driven rain pelts shores of India, Pakistan as Cyclone Biparjoy pushes into coast

Associated Press  

MANDVI, India — Wind-driven rain pelted the shores of western India and southern Pakistan as Cyclone Biparjoy pushed into the coast with the potential for a significant storm surge and flash floods from heavy rain. Pakistan’s Sindh province experienced historic floods last summer, partly induced by climate change, in which at least 1,739 people were killed and 33 million were …

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