Cyclone Biparjoy has caused massive destruction to the farmers in Gujarat. The torrential rain and gusty winds have led to the felling of mangoes and mango trees. In Gujarat’s Gadhasisa, the farmers in the village witnessed severe losses in mango and kharek cultivation as the strong winds from Cyclone Biparjoy up-rooted several mango and kharek trees. On June 15th, the cyclonic storm made landfall in Gujarat’s coastal areas causing large-scale devastations.
18 June,2023 01:13 PM IST
Cyclone Biparjoy made landfall on the Gujarat coast on June 15. High-velocity winds struck the region causing significant destruction. Kachchh’s Mandvi of Gujarat witnessed strong winds as an impact of the cyclone. Electric poles were damaged and trees were uprooted in aftermath of the storm. Along with the destruction, heavy rainfall caused waterlogging in several areas of Mandvi. Earlier, heavy rains and gusty winds at a speed of over 115-120 kmph wreaked havoc in Gujarat’s Morbi. In addition to this, 23 animals were killed in Gujarat. Several relief and rescue teams were on alert as thousands of people were evacuated to safe locations. The eye of the storm is currently near the Pakistan-Kutch border.
17 June,2023 12:18 PM IST | Mumbai
Cyclone Biparjoy made landfall on the Gujarat coast on June 15. High-velocity winds struck the region causing significant destruction. Kachchh’s Mandvi of Gujarat witnessed strong winds as an impact of the cyclone. Electric poles were damaged and trees were uprooted in aftermath of the storm. Along with the destruction, heavy rainfall caused waterlogging in several areas of Mandvi. Earlier, heavy rains and gusty winds at a speed of over 115-120 kmph wreaked havoc in Gujarat’s Morbi. In addition to this, 23 animals were killed in Gujarat. Several relief and rescue teams were on alert as thousands of people were evacuated to safe locations. The eye of the storm is currently near the Pakistan-Kutch border.
17 June,2023 11:29 AM IST | Mumbai
Cyclone Biparjoy which formed over the Arabian Sea and recently made landfall on Gujarat's coastal area is now heading towards Rajasthan. A "red" alert has been issued for Jalore and Barmer districts of Rajasthan. Parts of Rajasthan have seen heavy rainfall since last night as the cyclone approaches the state in the form of a ‘depression’. There is also a possibility of a storm with a speed of up to 70 km.
16 June,2023 03:43 PM IST
Cyclone Biparjoy left a trail of destruction across Gujarat on June 15 disrupting normal life. After the cyclonic storm made landfall in Gujarat’s coastal areas, large-scale devastations were witnessed. The high-velocity winds uprooted trees and damaged several vehicles and houses. Electricity has been snapped in several cities of the state. The damage may have a long-lasting impact on the communities. Normal life will remain disrupted in the coastal region of Gujarat for the upcoming days.
16 June,2023 12:36 PM IST
Mandvi of Kachchh is witnessing rough sea conditions and strong winds as cyclone ‘Biparjoy’ nears the coast of Gujarat. Earlier on June 11, the IMD issued a cyclone alert for Saurashtra and Kachchh coasts in Gujarat. Under the influence of the cyclone, high tidal waves hit Gujarat on June 15. Biparjoy is expected to make landfall near the Jakhau coast, Gujarat later in the day. Afterwards, the cyclone will traverse all along the Rann of Kutch up to Rajasthan. Meanwhile, NDRF, SDRF and BSF have made adequate arrangements to combat any challenges.
15 June,2023 12:45 PM IST | Mumbai
The next 24 hours are going to be crucial for Gujarat as Cyclone ‘Biparjoy’ is expected to make landfall on June 15. The IMD on June 14 sounded a Red Alert for the Saurashtra and Kutch coasts of Gujarat. In view of cyclone ‘Biparjoy’, Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel chaired a meeting over preparedness in Gandhinagar. NDRF DIG Mohsen Shahidi informed that 18 teams of NDRF have been deployed on the coastal area of Gujarat. Around 47,000 people have been shifted to safer places from 8 coastal districts of Gujarat so far. IMD Director General informed that coastal Gujarat will witness gusting wind speed, and heavy rainfall on June 14. As per IMD's latest update, ‘Biparjoy’ lies 290 km WSW of Devbhoomi Dwarka and 280 km WSW of Jakhau Port, Gujarat. “Possibility of intensity of Cyclone ‘Biparjoy’ decreasing once it crosses coast”, informed IMD Ahmedabad Head. Cyclone ‘Biparjoy’ is expected to traverse on June 15 all along the Rann upto Rajasthan thereafter. The BSF has prepared itself to overcome the challenges posed by the effects of the cyclonic storm ‘Biparjoy’ along the Rann upto Rajasthan. Earlier today, people residing in the villages in coastal areas of Kutch were evacuated by the BSF.
15 June,2023 11:33 AM IST | Mumbai
Cyclone Biparjoy has rapidly intensified into a very severe cyclonic storm and is traversing the Arabian Sea at present. However, there is a possibility of the intensity of Cyclone Biparjoy decreasing once it crosses the coast, informed IMD Ahmedabad Head Manorama Mohanty. Meanwhile, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel chaired a review meeting with officials in Gandhinagar city of Gujarat on June 14 over the preparedness for Cyclone Biparjoy.
14 June,2023 04:36 PM IST | Mumbai
As Cyclone Biparjoy approaches Gujarat Coast, Indian Army joined the rescue ops to safeguard citizens. With well-equipped equipments, Indian Army is all set to provide relief, and landfill measures in wake of the devastation caused by Cyclone. Cyclone Biparjoy is most likely to turn severe by June 13 and make a landfill in Kutch region of Gujarat. The flood relief columns have been rehearsed and kept ready at Bhuj, Jamnagar, Gandhidham, Dharangdhra, Vadodara and Gandhinagar as well as at forward locations at Naliya, Dwarka and Amreli.The Army authorities have also jointly planned the relief operations with civil administration as well as NDRF.
14 June,2023 11:28 AM IST | Mumbai
In view of the intensification of cyclone Biparjoy, 50 personnel have been evacuated by the ICG. All 50 personnel were evacuated on June 13 from jack-up rig 'Key Singapore' operating off the Dwarka coast near Okha, Gujarat. The evacuation was carried out by the Indian Coast Guard’s ALH Dhruv helicopters. For precautionary measures, NDRF teams have been deployed in Gujarat’s Dwarka. Police have been deployed near the coast in Gujarat's Navsari to prevent people from venturing into the sea.
13 June,2023 03:37 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
