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 Arabian Sea for 10 days. Also read: A look at the deadliest cyclones that have hit India Furthermore, Cyclone Biparjoy caused injury to around 22 people in the state. In June of 1998, a ‘very severe cyclonic storm’ had crossed the Gujarat coast near Porbandar with an intensity of 167 km per hour, killing 1,173 people and another 1,774 people reported missing.

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Mapped: Severe Cyclone Dana makes landfall in India prompting a million people to evacuate
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Mapped: Severe Cyclone Dana makes landfall in India prompting a million people to evacuate

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 Cyclone Dana made landfall on …

Cyclone Dana: A Severe Landfall in Odisha, India
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Cyclone Dana: A Severe Landfall in Odisha, India

Live Mint  

As Cyclone Dana makes landfall in Odisha, India, heavy rains and gusty winds have caused widespread devastation. The landfall process is expected to continue for the next 1-2 hours, with the impact continuing across Odisha and West Bengal. Some of the most severe cyclones India has witnessed over the years include the Super Cyclone of Odisha (1999), Cyclone Phailin (2013), …

U.N. official highlights how better preparation has shrunk disaster deaths despite worsening climate
6 months, 3 weeks ago

U.N. official highlights how better preparation has shrunk disaster deaths despite worsening climate

LA Times  

A polling official enjoys a cooling spray of water under intense heat at a distribution venue for election material in Lucknow, India. “Fewer people are dying of disasters and if you look at that as a proportion of total population, it’s even fewer,” Kishore said in his first interview since taking office in mid-May. Now the whole world is covered …

Severe cyclone Remal leaves trail of destruction; 2 killed
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Severe cyclone Remal leaves trail of destruction; 2 killed

Hindustan Times  

Severe cyclone Remal, which crossed Bangladesh and the adjoining West Bengal coast on Sunday night, left a trail of destruction in three coastal districts of the eastern Indian state, killing two people and displacing around 200,000 people. Around 30,000 people were evacuated and brought to safer places including cyclone shelters.” Dwivedi’s South 24 Parganas counterpart, Sumit Gupta, said over 150000 …

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. …

Over 700 women gave birth during Cyclone Biparjoy in Gujarat: Union Health Ministry
1 year, 6 months ago

Over 700 women gave birth during Cyclone Biparjoy in Gujarat: Union Health Ministry

India TV News  

Cyclone Biparjoy: As many as 707 women gave birth to children during Cyclone Biparjoy in Gujarat, according to the Union Health Ministry on Sunday. As per the ministry, during the cyclonic storm, a total of 1,206 pregnant women were safely shifted to different hospitals and health and wellness centers from the affected areas, out of which 707 women gave birth …

Cyclone Biparjoy: Indian Coast Guard deploys ships, aircraft to assess damage to Gujarat coast
1 year, 6 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: 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 …

Gujarat grapples with destruction caused by cyclone Biparjoy; 73 academics defend efforts to ‘update’ NCERT textbooks, and more - The Hindu
1 year, 6 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, 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 …

DC Edit | Bravo India for averting Biparjoy toll
1 year, 6 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, 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 …

In the aftermath of cyclone Biparjoy, Gujarat grapples with destruction
1 year, 6 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 …

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 …

Cyclone Biparjoy: How Gujarat is protecting its famous lions of Gir, other wildlife
1 year, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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 …

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 …

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: 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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Cyclone Biparjoy: Indian Army Has Deployed Over 27 Relief Columns Across Gujarat, Says Defence Spokesperson
1 year, 6 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy: Indian Army Has Deployed Over 27 Relief Columns Across Gujarat, Says Defence Spokesperson

ABP News  

New Delhi: As the severe cyclone Biparjoy approached the coastal cities of Gujarat, all armed forces including the Army, Navy, Air Force and Indian Coast Guard have prepared themselves to provide assistance to the locals. Defence PRO & Spokesperson MoD, Wing Commander N Manish told ANI, "In consonance with its firm resolve to mitigate the hardships felt by the population …

‘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: BSF affirms confidence to combat situation in Gujarat
1 year, 6 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy: BSF affirms confidence to combat situation in Gujarat

Deccan Chronicle  

Ahmedabad : In the wake of cyclone 'Biparjoy' approaching Gujarat's coastal areas, Border Security Force has made adequate preparations to combat any challenges arising out of the impending storm. The BSF stated in its release that around 50 villagers from Gunao village, close to the Jakhau coast, have been shifted to the Gunao outpost of the BSF. Around 50 villagers …

India LIVE Updates: Cyclone Biparjoy's landfall process likely to continue till midnight, says meteorologist
1 year, 6 months ago

India LIVE Updates: Cyclone Biparjoy's landfall process likely to continue till midnight, says meteorologist

Firstpost  

2:16 PM Whatsapp Facebook Twitter Cyclone Biparjoy LIVE Updates About 1 lakh evacuated from Gujarat, working to ensure minimum loss, says NDRF DG According to NDRF DG Atul Karwal, authorities have evacuated about 1 lakh people in Gujarat as a result of Cyclone “Biparjoy.” Fishing boats have been anchored, large ships have been sent to open waters, more than 4,000 …

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 …

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 …

Watch: As cyclone ‘Biparjoy’ arrives, Gujarat locals rope-link village for mobility
1 year, 6 months ago

Watch: As cyclone ‘Biparjoy’ arrives, Gujarat locals rope-link village for mobility

Hindustan Times  

As cyclone ‘Biparjoy’ is set to make landfall in the coastal state of Gujarat on Thursday, the locals and authorities were seen making preparations to mitigate the impact of the ‘very severe’ cyclonic storm, which is expected to cause heavy damage. Visuals surfaced from Rasulnagar village in Jamnagar where the residents put up ropes across their village to ensure mobility …

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: …

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