India, Pakistan brace for severe cyclone, deploy rescuers to coastal regions
1 year, 6 months ago

India, Pakistan brace for severe cyclone, deploy rescuers to coastal regions

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 India and Pakistan braced for the first severe cyclone this year expected to hit their coastal regions later this week, as authorities halted fishing activities and deployed rescue personnel. Biparjoy is the first severe cyclone to hit Pakistan since the devastating floods last year left 1,739 people dead and $30 billion in losses. He said a recent study shows that the Arabian Sea has warmed up by almost 1.2 degrees Celsius since March this year, making conditions favorable for severe cyclones. Better preparation and better policies especially for South Asia's large coastal cities such as Karachi, Mumbai, Dhaka and Colombo becomes all the more important now and can make the difference between life and death,” said Abid Qaiyum Suleri, executive director of Islamabad-based Sustainable Development Policy Institute and a member of Pakistan’s Climate Change Council.

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Weather Alert: Cyclone Biparjoy Brings Rain in Rajasthan, Several Areas Flooded; Shah Lauds Guj Rescue Ops
1 year, 6 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 brings heavy rain in parts of Rajasthan, Jalore most-affected district
1 year, 6 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, 6 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 weakens into deep depression, expected to weaken further
1 year, 6 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, 6 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 …

Biparjoy disrupts infra, but damage contained
1 year, 6 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 Biporjoy kills two and uproots power lines after landfall in India, churns toward Pakistan
1 year, 6 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 batters Gujarat: In pics
1 year, 6 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 …

2 dead, 22 hurt, villages in the dark: How Cyclone Biparjoy ravaged Gujarat
1 year, 6 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 …

Why Biparjoy was the longest-lasting cyclone over Arabian Sea | Explained
1 year, 6 months ago

Why Biparjoy was the longest-lasting cyclone over Arabian Sea | Explained

India Today  

After rousing the Arabian Sea for over a week, Cyclone Biparjoy made landfall on the coastline of northwestern India and southern Pakistan on June 15. Over the next 6 hours, the cyclonic storm Biparjoy over the east-central Arabian Sea was formed, likely to move northwards and intensify into a severe cyclonic storm. June 7 - Biparjoy now hauled over the …

Villages without power, homes destroyed: Cyclone Biparjoy's trail of destruction
1 year, 6 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 disrupts power, kills two in India and Pakistan
1 year, 6 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 …

Cyclone Biparjoy makes landfall on Gujarat coast after sustaining for 222 hrs
1 year, 6 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, 6 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 …

Strong winds batter Gujarat as cyclone Biparjoy makes landfall
1 year, 6 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 starts making landfall near Jakhau Port in Gujarat
1 year, 6 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, 6 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, …

Watch: Cyclone Biparjoy brings high tides, gusty winds in coastal Gujarat ahead of landfall
1 year, 6 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 …

India braces for cyclone Biparjoy; relief teams on standby
1 year, 6 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 Landfall With 115-125 Kmph Wind Speed 1 Lakh Evacuated IMD Latest Bulletin
1 year, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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 …

Cyclone Biparjoy around 180 km away from Jakhau port, landfall by today evening: IMD
1 year, 6 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy around 180 km away from Jakhau port, landfall by today evening: IMD

Hindustan Times  

India Meteorological Department on Thursday morning said that Cyclone Biparjoy, at present, is moving north-northeastwards towards Saurashtra and Kutch coast and is around 180 km away from Jakhau port. "This morning Cyclone Biparjoy is moving north-northeastwards towards Saurashtra and Kutch coast and is around 180 km away from Jakhau port. Ahead of Cyclone Biparjoy's landfall, India Meteorological Department on Thursday …

Cyclone Biparjoy: High Tidal Waves Seen At Worli Sea Face, Marine Lines In Mumbai — WATCH
1 year, 6 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy: High Tidal Waves Seen At Worli Sea Face, Marine Lines In Mumbai — WATCH

ABP News  

Visuals of high tide surfaced from both Gujarat and coastal Mumbai as Cyclone Biparjoy is less than 200 kilometres from the Gujarat coast and its impending landfall on Thursday evening. The India Meteorological Department informed that Biparjoy is expected to make landfall near Jakhau port as a “very severe cyclonic storm” with maximum wind speed reaching up to 150 kilometres …

UAE astronaut captures Cyclone Biparjoy from space, shares pictures
1 year, 6 months ago

UAE astronaut captures Cyclone Biparjoy from space, shares pictures

Hindustan Times  

One of the first two astronauts from United Arab Emirates Sultan AlNeyadi took to Twitter to share pictures of Cyclone Biparjoy, which he captured from space. Cyclone Biparjoy is set to make landfall between Keti Bandar Port in Sindh's Thatta district and Kutch district in India on Thursday. AlNeyadi, sharing magnificent pictures of the cyclone, wrote on Twitter, “As promised …

‘Very Severe’ Cyclone Biparjoy to make landfall near Jakhau port, red alert sounded in six districts in Gujarat
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Very Severe’ Cyclone Biparjoy to make landfall near Jakhau port, red alert sounded in six districts in Gujarat

The Hindu  

With Cyclone Biparjoy inching closer to the Gujarat coast, it is likely to make landfall between 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on June 15 as a very severe cyclonic storm with wind speeds ranging from 125 to 135 kmph. While authorities have issued red alert in six coastal districts of the State, around 74,000 people have been shifted to government …

Cyclone Biparjoy: 47 people injured during storm, but no deaths reported, says Amit Shah
1 year, 6 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy: 47 people injured during storm, but no deaths reported, says Amit Shah

Live Mint  

Cyclone Biparjoy, which means "disaster" in Bengali language has now weakened. Cyclone Biparjoy: Gujarat govt stockpiles food ration for evacuees Ahead of the landfall of cyclone Biparjoy, the Gujarat government has stockpiled food ration for evacuees. Cyclone Biparjoy: Indian Navy affirms confidence to combat disastrous situation Vice-Chief of Naval Staff Sanjay Jasjit Singh on the Indian Navy's preparedness for Cyclone …

Cyclone Biparjoy: Rajnath Singh reviews preparedness of Armed Forces
1 year, 6 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy: Rajnath Singh reviews preparedness of Armed Forces

Hindustan Times  

As cyclone 'Biparjoy' approaches Gujarat's coastal areas, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the preparedness of the Armed Forces to tackle the storm. The Armed Forces are ready to provide every possible assistance to civil authorities in tackling any situation or contingency due to the cyclone," tweeted Singh. Around 4,500 people have been shifted from their homes to shelter homes as …

Cyclone Biparjoy now less than 80 km from Guj coast; winds over 100 kph, landfall soon
1 year, 6 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy now less than 80 km from Guj coast; winds over 100 kph, landfall soon

Hindustan Times  

Cyclone Biparjoy will slam into coastal Gujarat - beginning with districts of Kutch and Saurashtra - from about 6 pm, bringing with it heavy to extremely heavy rainfall and gale-force winds in excess of 100 kph. Ahead of landfall, several parts of Kutch, Jamnagar, Rajkot, Porbandar, Devbhumi Dwarka and Amreli districts received heavy rainfall - ranging from 10 to 20 …

As cyclone Biparjoy hits Gujarat, a look at deadliest storms that hit India in last 10 years
1 year, 6 months ago

As cyclone Biparjoy hits Gujarat, a look at deadliest storms that hit India in last 10 years

India TV News  

Cyclone Biparjoy: A severe cyclonic storm has started making landfall off the Gujarat coast. With the India Meteorological Department issuing a warning about the "extensive damaging potential" of the cyclone, authorities have already evacuated around 74,000 people living in vulnerable areas. According to the US Joint Typhoon Warning Center, it packed maximum sustained winds of up to 185 kmph, making …

As Biparjoy hits Gujarat, a look at how Odisha became role model in cyclone management
1 year, 6 months ago

As Biparjoy hits Gujarat, a look at how Odisha became role model in cyclone management

India Today  

It was October 29, 1999, a day that Khokhan Pramanik can never forget. After the 1999 Super Cyclone, the Odisha government took a number of measures to build a robust disaster management mechanism. This included setting up of the Odisha State Disaster Management Authority, the first such body in India, district and block-level disaster management planning committees, an early warning …

Why Cyclone Biparjoy is a rude global warming reminder
1 year, 6 months ago

Why Cyclone Biparjoy is a rude global warming reminder

India Today  

There are several reasons why Cyclone Biparjoy is a worrying message from nature. Code Red The Indian Meteorological Department has put Kutch and Saurashtra on Code Red Alert as ‘very severe cyclone’ Biparjoy headed for landfall. It is the third ‘extremely severe’ cyclone in the Arabian Sea since 1965, and last but not the least, one whose severity is precipitated …

Power outages, ports shut: Cyclone Biparjoy worsens situation in crisis-hit Pakistan
1 year, 6 months ago

Power outages, ports shut: Cyclone Biparjoy worsens situation in crisis-hit Pakistan

India Today  

From the coasts of Balochistan and Sindh, from Hyderabad to Shaheed Benazirabad to Sukkur and Sanghar, several parts of Pakistan remain on high alert as Cyclone Biparjoy is expected to make landfall between the Keti Bandar and the Jakhau port of Gujarat on Thursday evening. India Today’s OSINT team utilised NASA’s Worldview, a satellite image analysis tool, to understand the …

Astronaut documents Cyclone Biparjoy from International Space Station. Photos go viral
1 year, 6 months ago

Astronaut documents Cyclone Biparjoy from International Space Station. Photos go viral

India TV News  

Trending News: As Gujarat braces for the arrival of Cyclone Biparjoy, an astronaut aboard the International Space Station has shared awe-inspiring images of this extremely severe cyclonic storm. Sultan Al Neyadi, an astronaut from the United Arab Emirates, took to Twitter to post several pictures of Cyclone Biparjoy as it formed over the Arabian Sea. "As promised in my previous …

See satellite images of how Cyclone Biparjoy formed, intensified over Arabian Sea
1 year, 6 months ago

See satellite images of how Cyclone Biparjoy formed, intensified over Arabian Sea

India Today  

Cyclone Biparjoy started making landfall near Jakhau Port in Gujarat's Kutch district on Thursday evening. Cyclone Biparjoy hit Gujarat as a very severe cyclonic storm, according to the India Meteorological Department. Cyclone Biparjoy hit the Gujarat coast after churning across the Arabian Sea for several days and increasing in intensity. Satellite images tracking storm clouds and sourced from Nasa show …

Cyclone Biparjoy weakens as it closes in on Gujarat, over 74,000 evacuated, Navy on standby
1 year, 6 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy weakens as it closes in on Gujarat, over 74,000 evacuated, Navy on standby

India Today  

The very severe cyclonic storm Biparjoy is predicted to make landfall near Jakhau port in Gujarat's Kutch district on Thursday evening and a red alert has been sounded for the Saurashtra and Kutch coasts. As per IMD, VSCS Biparjoy to cross Saurashtra & Kutch & adjoining Pakistan coasts b/w Mandvi & Karachi near Jakhau Port by today evening. #WATCH | …

What is Cyclone Biparjoy? All you need to know
1 year, 6 months ago

What is Cyclone Biparjoy? All you need to know

India Today  

Cyclone Biparjoy, which originated in the Arabian Sea, was expected to proceed towards the Pakistan coast but has changed its direction and is currently making its landfall on the northern coast of Gujarat. EFFECTS OF CYCLONE BIPARJOY: The impact of the Cyclonic storm Biparjoy is becoming evident, with turbulent waves surging toward the shores of Mumbai. CYCLONE BIPARJOY: DO'S AND …

With Cyclone Biparjoy making landfall in Gujarat, here's what to expect next
1 year, 6 months ago

With Cyclone Biparjoy making landfall in Gujarat, here's what to expect next

India Today  

Cyclone Biparjoy has started to make landfall in Gujarat this evening and is expected to complete the process by midnight near the Jakhau port. With the cyclone inching closer to making landfall, here's a look at what the coming days will look like: June 15: At around 9 pm on Thursday, Cyclone Biparjoy will continue the process of making landfall …

Cyclone Biparjoy slows down after making landfall in India
1 year, 6 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy slows down after making landfall in India

Al Jazeera  

Cyclone damaged power lines and uproots trees as it hit the coastal towns of India and Pakistan. A few hours after making landfall in India’s Gujarat, the wind speed of Cyclone Biparjoy has decreased to an average of 78 kilometres per hour, officials in the Indian state said. Heavy rains, strong winds and high tides on Thursday hit India’s Gujarat …

Navy on standby, 33 NDRF rescue teams: 5 big preps by Gujarat for Cyclone Biparjoy landfall
1 year, 6 months ago

Navy on standby, 33 NDRF rescue teams: 5 big preps by Gujarat for Cyclone Biparjoy landfall

India Today  

With cyclone 'Biparjoy' likely to make landfall near Jakhau Port in Gujarat's Kutch district on Thursday, parts of the Saurashtra-Kutch region received heavy rains accompanied by strong winds, the Met department said. The IMD said cyclone 'Biparjoy' would make landfall near Jakhau Port on Thursday evening as a 'very severe cyclonic storm' with maximum wind speed reaching up to 150 …

Cyclone Biparjoy effect: Chandigarh to see light to moderate rain from June 17
1 year, 6 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy effect: Chandigarh to see light to moderate rain from June 17

Hindustan Times  

While cyclone Biparjoy is set to make contact near Kutch in Gujarat, its remnants are likely to reach the city around June 17 and bring light to moderate rainfall, as per the India Meteorological Department. Speaking about this, IMD Chandigarh director Manmohan Singh said that after making landfall in Gujarat, the cyclone will continue Northwards and will reach the region …

Cyclone Biparjoy Journey From Arabian Sea To Coast Of Gujarat — A Timeline
1 year, 6 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy Journey From Arabian Sea To Coast Of Gujarat — A Timeline

ABP News  

In anticipation of the powerful cyclone 'Biparjoy' nearing the Gujarat coast, authorities have successfully relocated approximately 50,000 individuals from the coastal areas to temporary shelters. Timeline Of Cyclone Biparjoy June 4: A storm emerged, late in the night, from the Arabian Sea between Kerala and the Gulf countries, with an initial speed of only 30 kilometres per hour. June 5: …

Cyclone Biparjoy: Amit Shah Cancels Telangana Visit, To Head To Gujarat
1 year, 6 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy: Amit Shah Cancels Telangana Visit, To Head To Gujarat

ABP News  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has cancelled his planned visit to Telangana on Thursday. Expected to make landfall near Jakhau on Thursday evening, Cyclone Biparjoy is forecasted to bring winds of up to 150 kilometres per hour. Ahead of the landfall of the powerful cyclone near Jakhau port in the Kutch district, authorities have taken measures to relocate approximately 50,000 …

India, Pakistani coasts on high alert a day before Cyclone Biparjoy is expected to make landfall
1 year, 6 months ago

India, Pakistani coasts on high alert a day before Cyclone Biparjoy is expected to make landfall

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 The coastal regions of India …

Indian, Pakistani coasts on high alert a day before Cyclone Biparjoy is expected to make landfall
1 year, 6 months ago

Indian, Pakistani coasts on high alert a day before Cyclone Biparjoy is expected to make landfall

Associated Press  

MANDVI, India — The coastal regions of India and Pakistan were on high alert Wednesday with tens of thousands of people being evacuated a day ahead of a cyclone’s expected landfall. The India Meteorological Department said Cyclone Biparjoy was packing sustained winds of up to 145 kilometers per hour and was projected to make landfall near Jakhau port in the …

Cyclone Biparjoy nears, landfall predicted tomorrow between 4-8 pm
1 year, 6 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy nears, landfall predicted tomorrow between 4-8 pm

Hindustan Times  

India and Pakistan continue to prepare for Cyclone Biparjoy, which is likely to make landfall near Kutch in India and move towards Pakistan next. Cyclone Biparjoy weakened into a very severe cyclonic storm on Tuesday and as it continues to move north-northwestwards, the cyclone is 380 kilometres south of Karachi. Fishing activities have been halted, rescue personnel have been deployed …

Cyclone Biparjoy: IMD issues red alert as major damage expected in coastal areas | Top updates
1 year, 6 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy: IMD issues red alert as major damage expected in coastal areas | Top updates

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Meteorological Department has sounded a storm surge warning for the coastal areas of Gujarat in view of very severe cyclonic storm Biparjoy, saying it is likely to inundate the low-lying areas of Kachchh, Devbhumi Dwarka, Porbandar, Jamnagar and Morbi districts. Major damage expected The Met department also issued a red alert for Saurashtra and Kutch coasts as cyclone …

Pakistan villagers fear what Cyclone Biparjoy will take away
1 year, 6 months ago

Pakistan villagers fear what Cyclone Biparjoy will take away

Al Jazeera  

Tens of thousands of people have been displaced as the country braces for a cyclone to make landfall on Thursday. As the couple waited out the storm in one of the dozens of relief camps set up by the provincial government, one question haunted Jati: Would his fishing boat still be there when he returned to Ishaque Taimoor village? “The …

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