Biparjoy Cyclone Highlights: Heavy rains in Gujarat; railway track breached in Rajasthan; trains cancelled
Biparjoy Cyclone Highlights: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Saturday that the cyclone Biparjoy is very likely to continue to move east-northeastwards and maintain the intensity of depression during the next 12 hours.
Biparjoy Cyclone Highlights: Parts of north Gujarat received extremely heavy rains in the last 24 hours as the intensity of Cyclone Biparjoy gradually reduced from a very severe cyclonic storm to a "depression", officials said on Sunday.
Meanwhile, Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, said that the railway track was breached at five places in Rajasthan due to Biparjoy cyclone. He said Railways took timely action and diverted passenger trains. "Work is going at war footing to restore the tracks," he said. Western Railways also informed today that it had cancelled more than a dozen trains.
IMD on Saturday also issued warning of heavy rainfall over south Rajasthan, north Gujarat, West Bengal, Meghalaya, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, south interior Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh and Sikkim, while light to moderate rainfall is predicted over Gangetic West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
"Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is likely over south Rajasthan and isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall over adjoining north Gujarat region and Kutch. Light/moderate rainfall at most places with isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall very likely over Northeast India and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim during the next five days. Isolated extremely heavy rainfall is likely over Meghalaya during June 17-19 ," the IMD said in a statement on Saturday.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that it was a major achievement of the Gujarat government that nobody died on account of cyclone Biparjoy which made landfall on the Kutch coast with a wind speed of 140 kmph.
"Electricity will be restored in the affected areas by June 20," he said during a visit to Bhuj, the headquarters of Kutch district.
"The state government will soon carry out a survey of damage to crops, horticulture and boats and announce a relief package," he told reporters.
Several places in Rajasthan received heavy rainfall on Saturday due to Cyclone 'Biparjoy', which moved further towards the desert state following its landfall in Gujarat, officials said.
Sirohi received a rainfall of 37.5 mm till 5.30 pm, Jalore 36 mm, Barmer 33.6, Bikaner 26.6 mm, Dabok 13 mm, Dungarpur 12.5 mm and 10.5 mm in Jodhpur.
The MeT department has issued a 'Red Alert' in the Barmer, Jalore and Sirohi districts, where moderate to heavy rainfall is likely to continue for 3 to 4 hours.
'Orange Alert' has been issued for Pali and Jodhpur.
Meanwhile, the weather office issued a 'Yellow Alert' for Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Churu, Sikar, Nagaur, Jhunjhunu, Ajmer, Udaipur, Rajsamand, Jaipur, Jaipur City, Dausa, Alwar, Bhilwara, Chittorgarh, Karauli, Sawai Madhopur, Tonk, Bundi and Kota.
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Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE Updates: Over a lakh people evacuated to shelter homes, say sources
Keeping in mind the aim of 'zero casualties', a senior official said the primary objective was to evacuate people residing within a 10-kilometre radius of the expected impact zone.
"A comprehensive plan was devised to identify the number of people residing within the 0-5-kilometre and the 5-10-kilometre radius. In Kutch district alone, 122 villages were identified within the 0-10-kilometre range while 72 villages fell within the 0-5-kilometre radius," the official said.Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE Updates: Over a lakh people evacuated to shelter homes, say sources
The evacuation of over a lakh people to shelter homes within three days before Cyclone Biparjoy made landfall in Gujarat indicated good coordination between the state and central governments and minimised damage, official sources said on Sunday.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE Updates: PM Modi lauds India's strength of disaster management
While noting that no one has any control over natural calamities, Modi said the strength of disaster management that India has developed over the years is becoming an example today. "There is a significant way to combat natural calamities -- viz conservation of nature. These days, during monsoon, our responsibility in this direction increases manifold. That is why today the country is making collective efforts through campaigns like 'Catch the Rain'," he said.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE Updates: PM Modi lauds India's strength of disaster management
Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Mann Ki Baat radio programme said, "Just two-three days ago, we saw how big a cyclone hit the western part of the country... Strong winds, heavy rain. Cyclone Biparjoy caused a lot of destruction in Kutch. But the courage and preparedness with which the people of Kutch fought such a dangerous cyclone is equally unprecedented too," he said.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE Updates: PM Modi lauds India's strength of disaster management
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed confidence that the people of Kutch will rapidly emerge from the devastation caused by Cyclone Biparjoy and hailed the strength of disaster management that India has developed.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE Updates: Railway track breached in Rajasthan; Western Railways cancels trains
Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the railway track was breached at five places in Rajasthan due to Biparjoy cyclone. He said Railways took timely action and diverted passenger trains. Western Railways also informed today that it had cancelled more than a dozen trains.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE Updates: Parts of north Gujarat receive extremely heavy rains
The depression over central parts of south Rajasthan and the neighbourhood moved east-northeast wards with a speed of 10 kmph during the past six hours and lay centred around 40 km east-southeast of Jodhpur, the IMD said in its Sunday morning bulletin.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE Updates: Parts of north Gujarat receive extremely heavy rains
Remnants of Cyclone Biparjoy lay as a "depression" over south Rajasthan and it was likely to maintain its intensity on Sunday and bring rainfall in parts of Gujarat, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE Updates: Parts of north Gujarat receive extremely heavy rains
Parts of north Gujarat received extremely heavy rains in the last 24 hours as the intensity of Cyclone Biparjoy gradually reduced from a very severe cyclonic storm to a "depression", officials said on Sunday.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE Updates: Yellow alert for many Rajasthan districts
Meanwhile, the weather office issued a 'Yellow Alert' for Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Churu, Sikar, Nagaur, Jhunjhunu, Ajmer, Udaipur, Rajsamand, Jaipur, Jaipur City, Dausa, Alwar, Bhilwara, Chittorgarh, Karauli, Sawai Madhopur, Tonk, Bundi and Kota.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE Updates: Red Alert for many Rajasthan districts
The MeT department has issued a 'Red Alert' in the Barmer, Jalore and Sirohi districts, where moderate to heavy rainfall is likely to continue for 3 to 4 hours. 'Orange Alert' has been issued for Pali and Jodhpur.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE Updates: Heavy rainfall in Rajasthan
Several places in Rajasthan received heavy rainfall on Saturday due to Cyclone 'Biparjoy', which moved further towards the desert state following its landfall in Gujarat, officials said.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE Updates: IMD issues heavy rainfall warning for multiple states
The IMD further predicted that light isolated to scattered rainfall with thunderstorm and lightning is very likely over Gangetic West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Odisha over the next three days, followed by fairly widespread rainfall.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE Updates: IMD issues heavy rainfall warning for multiple states
"Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is likely over south Rajasthan and isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall over adjoining north Gujarat region and Kutch. Light/moderate rainfall at most places with isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall very likely over Northeast India and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim during the next five days. Isolated extremely heavy rainfall is likely over Meghalaya during June 17-19 ," the IMD said in a statement on Saturday.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE Updates: IMD issues heavy rainfall warning for multiple states
The IMD also issued warning of heavy rainfall over south Rajasthan, north Gujarat, West Bengal, Meghalaya, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, south interior Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh and Sikkim, while light to moderate rainfall is predicted over Gangetic West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE Updates: IMD issues heavy rainfall warning for multiple states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Saturday that the cyclone Biparjoy is very likely to continue to move east-northeastwards and maintain the intensity of depression during the next 12 hours.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE Updates: Our priority is to restore electricity, water supply, says Amit Shah
Our priority is restoration of electricity, water supply and sending people who are in shelters to their homes, says Amit Shah during his Gujarat visit.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE Updates: Electricity will be restored in afffected areas by June 20: Amit Shah
Electricity will be restored in entire cyclone-affected area by June 20, says Amit Shah during his Gujarat visit.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE Updates: No one died, only 47 got injured due to Biparjoy, Amit Shah says about his Gujarat visit
Only 47 people injured during cyclone and 234 cattle died, says Amit Shah.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE Updates: What Amit Shah says about his Gujarat visit
Nobody died due to cyclone Biparjoy which made landfall with wind speed of 140 kmph, says Amit Shah during Gujarat visit.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE Updates: Amit Shah conducts aerial survey of affected areas in Kutch
Amit Shah met personnel of the National Disaster Response Force and the Border Security Force at Mandvi airport who were involved in the relief and rescue operations.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE Updates: Amit Shah conducts aerial survey of affected areas in Kutch
Amit Shah visited the Mandvi sub-district hospital and met injured people and pregnant women who were shifted from coastal villages hit by the cyclone, which had made landfall near Jakhau port.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE Updates: Amit Shah conducts aerial survey of affected areas in Kutch
Amit Shah landed at Kutch district headquarters Bhuj in a chopper and conducted an aerial survey of Jakhau, which bore the brunt of the powerful cyclone on Thursday night. He was accompanied by Gujarat chief minister Bhupendera Patel.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE Updates: Amit Shah conducts aerial survey of affected areas in Kutch
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday conducted an aerial survey of areas affected by cyclone Biparjoy in Gujarat's Kutch district. He met injured people at a hospital in Mandvi town and also interacted with farmers and personnel of NDRF and BSF.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE Updates: Amit Shah meets Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel to take stock of situation
Union Home Minister Amit Shah today visited Biparjoy-affected areas in Gujarat today. After the visit, he met the state chief minister Bhupendra Patel in Bhuj's Collector Office to assess the situation.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE Updates: Irdai directs insurers to fast-track claim settlement process due to Biparjoy
"The insurer shall encourage the policyholder to use electronic communication wherever possible for correspondence while initiating the claim and filing all the relevant documents. Efforts shall be made to ensure that digital processes are resorted to the extent possible for assessment of claims," irdai said in the circular to CEOs.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE Updates: Irdai directs insurers to fast-track claim settlement process due to Biparjoy
In a circular to CEOs of all general insurance companies, and standalone health insurance companies, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) said it needs to be ensured that all claims are surveyed immediately and claim payments/on account payments are disbursed at the earliest and in any case not exceeding the stipulated timeline.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE Updates: Irdai directs insurers to fast-track claim settlement process due to Biparjoy
Insurance regulator Irdai has asked insurers to settle claims in the states affected by cyclone Biparjoy in an expeditious manner.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE Updates: Home minister Amit Shah to brief about govt action today
Home minister Amit Shah visited affected areas in Gujarat today. He will start a press briefing in Bhuj today at 5 PM, where he is expected to tell about government action for the affected areas.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE Updates: All restrictions lifted in Sindh, Pakistan
In the fishing port of Keti Bandar, fishermen have gradually returned to their bamboo-made abodes. But with the government lifting emergency measures and life returning to normal in Karachi and Sindh, a top official of the Pakistan Meteorological Department warned another cyclone could be on its way in July.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE Updates: All restrictions lifted in Sindh, Pakistan
The Sindh government had evacuated some 80,000 people from the coastal areas of the province. "Pakistan was prepared but largely spared the full force," Climate Change Minister Sherry Rehman tweeted on Friday morning.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE Updates: All restrictions lifted in Sindh, Pakistan
Authorities in Pakistan's Sindh on Saturday lifted all restrictions, including going into the open sea, after Cyclone Biparjoy spared the province and its capital Karachi.
Amit Shah visits the hospital to meet affected people
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will hold a press conference in Bhuj, Gujarat at 5 pm today. Amit Shah visited Mandvi Civil Hospital and met the people admitted there.
Kutch limping back to normalcy in Biparjoy aftermath; most roads cleared
Shops and business establishments in Gujarat's Kutch district opened shutters on Saturday in signs of return to normalcy as authorities stepped up efforts to restore electricity in several towns and hundreds of villages battered by Cyclone Biparjoy. The weather system, which hit the landmass near Jakhau port as a very severe cyclonic storm on Thursday evening, turned into a deep depression and will further lose steam to become a depression, the India Meteorological Department said in its latest update.
Home Minister Amit Shah to visit cyclone-affected areas of Gujarat
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Kutch and Jakhau port in Gujarat to take stock of the situation in areas affected by cyclone Biparjoy, officials said. He will also hold a meeting with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and senior officers. A home ministry official said that the home minister will visit Kutch to review the situation in areas affected by the cyclone.
Cyclone Biporjoy: Very heavy rain expected in South Rajasthan and adjoining areas of North Gujarat, says IMD official
As per the updates from the IMD cyclone has weakened into a deep depression and it is moving in the East-North East direction. "Heavy to very heavy rainfall very likely at one or two places over South Rajasthan and adjoining areas of North Gujarat. Due to the cyclone, it is raining only in Gujarat and Rajasthan. Monsoon has nothing to do with this cyclone," said Dr Mrityunjay Mohapatra, Director General, IMD.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE Updates: Weather Dept shares latest updates regarding cyclonic storm
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE Updates: Cyclonic storm set to weaken around midnight
Weather department says Cyclonic storm Biparjoy set to weaken further into a deep depression around midnight today, the 16th June.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE Updates: Cyclonic storm positioned over Kutch
Weather department says Cyclonic storm Biparjoy positioned over Kutch and adjoining Pakistan about 30 km northeast of Dholavira, 190 km west of Deesa and 200 km south-southwest of Barmer at at 5.30 PM.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE Updates: Cyclonic storm's speed lessens, but causes widespread destruction
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE Updates: Restoration of uprooted electric polls & trees and clearing of blocked roads going on
"Work has begun to restore the uprooted electric polls & trees and clear the blocked roads. 34 people injured and 94 animals dead in the cyclone," says Alok Pandey, Relief Commissioner, Gujarat
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE Updates: Alerts issued by the Weather Dept for fishermen in Kachchh, Devbhumi Dwarka, Porbandar, Jamnagar, Rajkot, Junagarh and Morbi
• Total suspension of fishing operations over northeast and adjoining eastcentral Arabian Sea.
• Judicious regulation of offshore and onshore activities.
• Ports along the west coast of India may take necessary precautions.
• Naval base operations may maintain necessary precautions.
• Movement in motor boats unsafe.
• Judicious regulation of rail and road traffic.
• Tourism activities may be regulated over these areas.
• People in affected areas to remain indoors.Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE Updates: Warning and alerts issued by the Weather Dept
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE Updates: Warning issued for fishermen for Tuesday, 20 June to Wednesday, 21 June
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE Updates: Warning issued for fishermen for Monday, 19 June to Tuesday, 20 June
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE Updates: Warning issued for fishermen for Sunday, 18 June to Monday, 19 June
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE Updates: Warning issued for fishermen for Saturday, 17 June to Sunday, 18 June
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE Updates: Warning issued for fishermen for Friday, 16 June till Saturday, 17 June
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE Updates: Authorities appeal to people to not come out of their homes
We appeal to the people to come out of their houses only after the cyclone has completely calmed down: Bhuj SP Karan Singh Vaghela
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE Updates: Police are deployed everywhere all over Bhuj, says SP
Police are deployed everywhere and are stationed all over the district so that they can reach wherever there is a need, says Bhuj SP Karan Singh Vaghela
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE Updates: No casualties have been reported so far
No casualties have been reported so far, says Bhuj SP Karan Singh Vaghela
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE Updates: Strong winds accompany heavy rains in several areas
Strong winds accompanied by heavy rains are blowing at Mundra, Mandvi, Naliya, and Jakhau, says Bhuj SP Karan Singh Vaghela
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE Updates: Bridge washed away in strong winds and rainfall in Gujarat's Bhuj
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE Updates: 2 trains cancelled, 1 train short-terminated and 2 trains short-originated due to cyclone
2 trains cancelled, 1 train short-terminated and 2 trains short-originated today. With this, 100 trains have been cancelled, 40 trains have been short-terminated, while 40 trains short-originated as a precautionary measure, in view of the safety of passengers & train operations, in view of cyclone Biparjoy: Sumit Thakur, Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE Updates: Waterlogging reported on NH48 in Gurugram as Delhi-NCR receives fresh spell of rain under the influence of cyclone
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE News Updates: Wind speed associated with the cyclone at present is 70-80 km/hour
The wind speed associated with the cyclone at present is 70-80 km/hour. By midnight, we expect it to turn into a deep depression,” says IMD DG Mrutyunjay Mohapatra.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE News Updates: Cyclone Biporjoy has moved north-eastwards
Cyclone Biporjoy has moved north-eastwards...and it is now located near Dholavira in Kachchh district of Gujarat. The intensity of the cyclone has slightly reduced, now it is a cyclone storm with windspeed of 80-90 km per hour...": Dr Mrityunjay Mohapatra, DG
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE News Updates: Parts of Jakhau area inundated after heavy rainfall
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE News Updates: Parts of Delhi receive rainfall
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE News Updates: Intensity of cyclone has decreased, heavy rain in Kutch expected
The intensity of the cyclone has decreased. Due to this, there may be heavy rain in Kutch. There is a possibility of heavy to very heavy rains in Dwarka, Jamnagar, and Morbi. There may be heavy rains in many districts including Porbandar, and Rajkot.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE News Updates: No lives lost after landfall of cyclone
We had lost two lives (father-son duo) before the landfall. After landfall, we did not lose a single life,” says NDRF DG Atul Karwal.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE News Updates: NDRF rescues two stranded people from Dwarka
NDRF team rescues two stranded people from the low-lying areas of Rupen Bandar in Dwarka district after cyclone 'Biparjoy' made landfall along the Gujarat coast yesterday.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE News Updates: Orange Alert in parts of Rajasthan today
India Meteorological Department has sounded an 'Orange alert' for parts of Rajasthan -- Barmer, Jalore, Jaisalmer, Sirohi, Jodhpur, Pali and nearby places -- and predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall on Friday.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE News Updates: Biparjoy likely to weaken further into a deep depression
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE News Updates: NDRF conducts road clearance operation in Bhuj
NDRF Personnel conduct road clearance operation in Bhuj after cyclone 'Biparjoy' made landfall along the Gujarat coast yesterday.Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE News Updates: No report of loss of human lives in Kachchh
There is no report of loss of human lives in the Kachchh district, till now. Currently, Mundra, Jakhua, Koteshwar, Lakphat and Naliya are witnessing high windspeed and rainfall. Rainfall is also expected in parts of south Rajasthan due to the cyclone Biparjoy.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE News Updates: NDRF conducts road clearance operation at Lakhpat in Kachchh
A day after Biparjoy made landfall in Gujarat; NDRF personnel conduct a road clearance operation at Lakhpat in Kachchh.Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE News Updates: Heavy rains lash Mandvi in Gujarat
Rain continues to lash Mandvi in Kachchh district after cyclone 'Biparjoy' made landfall along the Gujarat coast yesterday
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE News Updates: Visuals of Gateway of India today morning
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE News Updates: Biparjoy is likely to turn into deep depression today evening
Biparjoy is likely to weaken gradually into a cyclonic storm over Saurashtra and Kutch around noon and subsequently into a DD around the evening of June 16.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE News Updates: Power outage in 45 villages
Many areas plunged into darkness due to power cuts. Strong winds broke electric wires and poles, causing a power outage in 45 villages of Maliya tehsil, the official said.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE News Updates: Tidal waves continue at Gateway of India on Friday
Visuals from Gateway of India as tidal waves continue even a day after the Biparjoy Cyclone made landfall in the adjoining state of Gujarat.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE News Updates: Heavy rainfall continues to lash Gujarat's Mandvi
Heavy rainfall, triggered by Cyclone Biparjoy, continues to lash Mandvi in Gujarat.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE News Updates: Several trees uprooted in Kutch
Trees were uprooted due to the strong wind in Kutch as an effect of Cyclone Biporjoy.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE Landfall Updates: Cyclone lies only 10kms off Jakhau Port and 120kms away from Devbhumi Dwarka
IMD tweets: "Cyclone Warning for Saurashtra & Kutch Coasts: RED MESSAGE. VSCS BIPARJOY at 2230IST near lat 23.25N and long 68.5E, close to Saurashtra & Kutch Coasts, 10km west of Jakhau Port (Gujarat), 120km NNW of Devbhumi Dwarka. LANDFALL PROCESS IS CONTINUING. (sic)"
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE Landfall Updates: Cyclone lies 20kms off Jakhau Port and 120kms away from Devbhumi Dwarka
IMD tweets: "Cyclone Warning for Saurashtra & Kutch Coasts: RED MESSAGE.VSCS BIPARJOY at 2130IST today near lat 23.2N & lon 68.4E about 20km WSW of Jakhau Port (Gujarat),120km NW of Devbhumi Dwarka. LANDFALL PROCESS IS CONTINUING. (sic)"
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE Landfall Updates: 23 trains cancelled, 3 trains short-terminated and 7 trains short-originated
"23 trains have been cancelled, 3 trains short-terminated and 7 trains short-originated. With this, 99 trains have been cancelled, 39 trains have been short-terminated, while 38 trains short-originated as a precautionary measure, in view of safety of passengers & train operations with respect to onset of Cyclone Biparjoy," says Sumit Thakur, Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE Landfall Updates: Wind speed can also go up to 140 km per hour, says Manorama Mohanty, MET Director
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE Landfall Updates: By 11 pm, cyclone's centre will be over the land, says IMD DG Mrutyunjay Mohapatra
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE Landfall Updates: Cyclone lies 30 kms south-west of Gujarat's Jakhau Port
IMD tweets: "Cyclone Warning for Saurashtra & Kutch Coasts: RED MESSAGE.VSCS BIPARJOY at 2030IST today near lat 23.1N & lon 68.3E about 30km SW of Jakhau Port (Gujarat),110km NW of Devbhumi Dwarka. LANDFALL PROCESS IS CONTINUING. (sic)"
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE Landfall Updates: Satellite image issued by IMD shows cyclone making landfall
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE Landfall Updates: Oil exploration, ship movement and fishing suspended due to the cyclone
Sea conditions are phenomenal (waves could be 10 to 14 metres high) in the northeast and the adjoining east-central Arabian Sea and all activities, including oil exploration, ship movement and fishing, have been suspended.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE Landfall Updates: Coastal Gujarat receiving heavy rains
Several parts of coastal Gujarat have been recording heavy rains and high-speed winds since Wednesday.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE Landfall Updates: Meteorologists warned of huge tides and extensive damage to standing crops, houses, roads
Meteorologists warned of extensive damage to standing crops, houses, roads, electricity and communication poles, and flooding of escape routes. Huge tides could inundate low-lying areas of Saurashtra and Kutch coasts, they said.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE Landfall Updates: There is a possibility of minimal damage, says NDRF IG Narendra Singh Bundela
"The IMD has predicted that it (Cyclone Biparjoy) will turn into a depression by 12 pm tomorrow (June 16), and its speed will decrease to less than 40 km/hour. There is a possibility of minimal damage," says NDRF IG Narendra Singh Bundela.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE Landfall Updates: IMD issues warning
The Met office had earlier warned of very heavy (11.5 cm to 20.4 cm) to extremely heavy rainfall (over 20.5 cm) in Kutch, Devbhumi Dwarka, Jamnagar, Porbandar, Rajkot, Morbi and Junagarh districts.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE Landfall Updates: Gujarat's Kachchh and south Rajasthan to bear the brunt of cyclone
"The main impact will be in Gujarat's Kachchh area and south area of Rajasthan. Heavy rains are expected and chances of flood are also there": Narendra Singh Bundela, IG, NDRF
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking Updates: 15 NDRF teams, 12 teams of the State Disaster Response Force deployed
Officials said 15 NDRF teams, 12 teams of the State Disaster Response Force and personnel of the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, Indian Coast Guard and Border Security Force have been deployed for relief and rescue operations.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking Updates: Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot informs of cyclone preparations in the state
“We are well prepared and are monitoring the situation. We have begun alerting the people of the state to act in accordance with the warning (given by the officials),” says CM Ashok Gehlot on cyclone preparations in Rajasthan.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking Updates: One lakh people living in vulnerable areas evacuated
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 Cyclone LIVE tracking Updates: IMD informs Dense convective clouds have entered Kutch and Devbhumi Dwarka districts
"Dense convective clouds have entered Kutch and Devbhumi Dwarka districts and therefore, the landfall process has commenced. It will continue until midnight," IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking Updates:
The cyclone will take around five hours for the wall cloud and the eye to completely cross into the land, IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE Landfall Updates:
The eye of the cyclone is around 50 km in diametre and Biparjoy is marching ahead with a speed of 13-14 kmph, IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking Updates: Warning issued to fishermen for the next 5 days, says IMD
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking Updates: Landfall process has commenced, says IMD
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking Updates: Trees uprooted, power cuts and damage to sheds of 'kachcha' houses, but no lives lost, says official
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking Updates: Trees uprooted and hoardings fall as strong winds hit Dwarka
Trees uprooted and hoardings fall in Dwarka, as strong winds hit the district under the impact of Cyclone Biparjoy
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking Updates: Gusty winds lash Mandvi in Gujarat as Biparjoy starts making landfall
Gusty winds lash Mandvi in Gujarat as Biparjoy starts making landfall near Jakhau Port.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking Updates: Schools in Navsari district to remain closed on 16th June due to the cyclone
All schools in Navsari district to remain closed on 16th June in the wake of Cyclone Biparjoy, District Collector issues a notification.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking Updates: Visuals from Gujarat's Dwarka district as the landfall process of Cyclone Biparjoy commences
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking Updates: Gujarat CM holds review meeting in Gandhinagar on Cyclone Biparjoy
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel holds a review meeting at the State Emergency Operation Center in Gandhinagar on Cyclone Biparjoy
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking Updates: Heavy rainfall, strong winds continue in Gujarat's Morbi
Heavy rainfall, accompanied by strong winds, continues in Gujarat's Morbi as an impact of Cyclone Biparjoy
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking Updates: Strong winds and rough sea conditions continue in Kutch district's Mandvi
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking Updates: Cyclone Biparjoy's landfall process has commenced over coastal Gujarat
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking Updates: Cyclone Biparjoy's landfall process has commenced over the coastal districts of Saurashtra and Kutch, says IMD
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking Updates: Cyclone Biparjoy's landfall has commenced, says IMD
"The landfall process has commenced over the coastal districts of Saurashtra and Kutch. It will continue till midnight," says IMD DG Dr Mrutyunjay Mohapatra.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking Updates: IMD says Cyclone Biparjoy landfall has started in Saurashtra and Kutch regions of Gujarat
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking Updates: Cyclone Biparjoy makes landfall, as per IMD
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking Updates: Naval stations in Gujarat area ready with over 25 specialist teams
Chief Staff Officer, OPS, Western Naval command informs that naval stations in Gujarat area are ready with over 25 specialist teams
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking Updates: Chief Staff Officer, OPS, Western Naval command talks about Navy teams' preparedness
"Naval teams comprise diverse medical specialists, good swimmers along with equipment like portable chain sets, cutting tools that are very useful in removal of debris and fallen trees, says Rear Admiral Kunal Rajkumar, Chief Staff Officer, OPS, Western Naval command
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking Updates: Expecting winds of approximately 130 km per hour, says Chief Staff Officer, OPS, Western Naval command
Chief Staff Officer, OPS, Western Naval command says that wind speed of approximately 130 km per hour is expected.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking Updates: Heavy rainfall expected in the northern Gujarat area, says Chief Staff Officer, OPS, Western Naval command
Chief Staff Officer, OPS, Western Naval command said that heavy rainfall is expected in the northern Gujarat area.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking Updates: Expected to make landfall as a very severe cyclonic storm with maximum wind speed reaching up to 150 km per hour
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking Updates: Gusty winds hit coastal Gujarat as cyclone nears landfall, watch video
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking Updates: Gusty winds uproot tree in Gujarat's Dwarka as cyclone nears landfall
Gusty winds uproot tree in Gujarat's Dwarka district as the powerful cyclonic storm nears landfall.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking Updates: Weather dept's officials monitor Cyclone Biparjoy's advancement at IMD's war room
Visuals from inside the War Room at IMD’s Delhi office where officials continue to monitor the cyclone
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking Updates: Indian Coast Guard on preparedness off Gujarat coast for Cyclone Biporjoy
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking Updates: Rough seas witnessed at Marine Drive in Mumbai ahead of Cyclone Biparjoy's landfall
Rough seas, triggered by Cyclone Biparjoy, witnessed at Marine Drive in Mumbai ahead of the landfall later today.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking Updates: Railway officials keep a close track of Cyclone Biparjoy's movement
Visuals from railway control in Delhi as officials keep a close track on the movement of Cyclone Biparjoy.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking Updates: Wind speed may cause structural and large-scale damage, says IMD DG Mrutyunjay Mohapatra
“The wind speed may cause structural and large-scale damage, including uprooting of trees and electricity poles,” says IMD DG Mrutyunjay Mohapatra
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking Updates: Landfall likely to start in the evening hour and continue till midnight, says MET Director, Ahmedabad
"...The landfall process is likely to start during the evening hour and it will continue till midnight," says Manorama Mohanty, MET Director, Ahmedabad
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking Updates: Rough seas in Mumbai ahead of Cyclone Biparjoy's landfall
Rough seas at Gateway of India as Cyclone Biparjoy is excepted to make landfall in Gujarat between 6pm-8pm
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking Updates: Visuals from Mandvi Beach in Kutch district of Gujarat ahead of the landfall
Visuals from Mandvi Beach in Kutch district of Gujarat ahead of the landfall of the powerful cyclonic storm Biparjoy later today.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking Updates: Landfall process will commence near Jakhau Port from today evening,continue till midnight, warns IMD
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking Updates: Commander of Indian Coast Guard, Region (North West) shares information regarding preparations for landfall
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking Updates: Commander of Indian Coast Guard, Region (North West) shares information regarding preparations for landfall
Inspector General AK Harbola, Commander of Indian Coast Guard, Region (North West) says the aircratf will be deployed if necessary.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking Updates: Commander of Indian Coast Guard, Region (North West) shares information regarding preparations for landfall
Inspector General AK Harbola, Commander of Indian Coast Guard, Region (North West) informs that they have also kept 4 special Dornier and 3 helicopters at Coast Guard Station in Daman.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking Updates: Commander of Indian Coast Guard, Region (North West) shares information regarding preparations for landfall
Inspector General AK Harbola, Commander of Indian Coast Guard, Region (North West) says anticipating the situation post landfall, they have kept around 15 ships and 7 aircraft on standby.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking Updates: Landfall expected to take place between 6pm to 8pm, says Commander of Indian Coast Guard, Region (North West)
Inspector General AK Harbola, Commander of Indian Coast Guard, Region (North West) says landfall is expected to take place between 1800 to 2000 hours (6pm to 8pm).
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking Updates: Gusty winds hit Dwarka as cyclone is set to make landfall between 6-8 pm today
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking Updates: IMD issues cyclone warning for Saurashtra and Kutch coasts
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking Updates: Astronaut shares pictures of cyclone clicked from International Space Station
Astronaut Sultan AlNeyadi shares pictures of Cyclone Biparjoy forming in the Arabian Sea, clicked from the International Space Station.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking Updates: Dr Mrityunjay Mohapatra, IMD's Director General, issues warning regarding landfall
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking Updates: IMD warns people not to venture out of their homes
Dr Mrityunjay Mohapatra, Director General, IMD, says those residing in the high alert places must not venture out.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking Updates: Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is expected as cyclone set to make landfall, says IMD
Dr Mrityunjay Mohapatra, Director General, IMD, said that heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is expected and chances of inundation.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking Updates: Landfall process will start in the evening and continue till midnight, says IMD
Dr Mrityunjay Mohapatra, Director General, IMD, says that Cyclone Biparjoy's landfall process will start on Thursday evening and continue till midnight.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking Updates: Strong winds and heavy rains lash Gujarat's Mandvi
Gujarat's Mandvi city is witnessing strong winds and heavy rainfall as Cyclone Biparjoy approaches the Gujarat coast and is set to make landfall today evening.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking Updates: Bhuj witnesses strong winds and heavy rains ahead of landfall
Gujarat's Bhuj city is witnessing strong winds and heavy rainfall as Cyclone Biparjoy approaches Gujarat coast to make landfall today evening
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking Updates: Visuals from Gujarat's Dwarka ahead of the expected landfall
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking Updates: Visual of movement of Cyclone Biparjoy shown by the Met Department
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking Updates: Drone visuals from Gujarat’s Kachchh as cyclonic storm approaches
Stunning drone visuals from Gujarat’s Kachchh as cyclone ‘Biparjoy’ approaches
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking Updates: Visuals from Mumbai's Gateway of India as cyclonic storm nears Gujarat coast
Visuals from Gateway of India in Mumbai as the powerful cyclonic storm Biparjoy nears the Gujarat coast.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking Updates: Mandvi witnesses strong winds and heavy rain
Mandvi witnesses strong winds and heavy rain as 'Biparjoy' approaches Gujarat coast to make landfall today evening.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking Updates: Notice to Air Mission (NOTAM) issued
NOTAM has been issued from 14th June, 1.30PM, to 16th June, 11.59PM. DK Singh, Airport Director, Jamnagar, says no commercial flights are in operation, only emergency and relief flights are allowed.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking Updates: Cyclone warning for Saurashtra and Kutch coasts issued by IMD
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking Updates: High tidal waves, triggered by Cyclone Biparjoy witnessed in Daman
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking Updates:
I&B Ministry issues alert: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has on Thursday issued an advisory for media personnel involved in the ground reporting of the cyclone, saying that it involves serious risks to the safety and security of the reporters, cameramen, and other personnel deployed in the coverage.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking: Visuals from Gujarat's Dwarka ahead of the landfall
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking: Govt asks media outlets to take abundant precaution
The information and broadcasting ministry asked media organisations, including television channels, on Thursday to take "abundant precaution" while deploying their personnel to cover Cyclone Biparjoy to ensure their safety.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking: Authorities bank on HAM radio for seamless communication
As powerful cyclone Biparjoy, packing wind speeds up to 140 kilometres per hour, threatens to cripple communication networks after landfall on the Gujarat coast on Thursday evening, authorities have turned to HAM radio for smooth exchange of information.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking: More than 94,000 persons in 8 coastal Gujarat districts shifted to shelters
With cyclone 'Biparjoy' inching closer to Gujarat to make landfall later on Thursday night, the state administration said it has so far shifted more than 94,000 persons living in eight coastal districts to temporary shelters.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking Cyclone warning for Saurashtra and Kutch coasts
Cyclone warning for Saurashtra and Kutch coasts: Red message. VSCS (very severe cyclonic storm) Biparjoy to cross near Jakhau Port (Gujarat) by tonight as VSCS: IMD
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking: Kutch district will be most impacted
The Biparjoy cyclone is moving in the North-East direction and will hit the coast of Kutch and Pakistan by the evening. Due to the cyclone, Kutch district will be most impacted and will witness heavy rainfall and gusty winds,” says IMD DG Mrutyunjay Mohapatra.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking: Daman seafront lashed by massive waves
Ahead of the expected landfall of cyclone Biparjoy, Daman seafront was lashed by massive waves.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking: Gujarat CM holds review meeting at State Emergency Operation Center
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking: 18 teams of NDRF, 12 teams of SDRF deployed across Gujarat
18 teams of NDRF and 12 teams of SDRF have been deployed across Gujarat in which the maximum teams are Kutch. Other detailed preparations have also been done. Pregnant women have been identified and shifted to hospitals.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking: Cyclone warning for Saurashtra and Kutch Coasts
RED MESSAGE. VSCS BIPARJOY at 0830IST today near lat 22.6N & long 67.1E, about 170km WSW of Jakhau Port (Gujarat) and 210km West of Devbhumi Dwarka. To cross near Jakhau Port (Gujarat) by the evening of today as VSCS.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking: NDRF teams deployed at 15 more places
Pregnant women have been shifted to hospitals. Reserve NDRF teams at 15 more places have been deployed across Gujarat to minimise the loss of life and property," says NDRF DG Atul Karwal.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking: Speed of Biparjoy has reduced
The speed of Biparjoy has reduced but the wind speed will be around 110-125 kmph, which is very dangerous: Alok Pandey, Relief Commissioner, Gandhinagar
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking: Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi reviews situation
Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi reviews the situation at Gomti Ghat of Dwarka, as 'Biparjoy' approaches Gujarat coast to make landfall today evening.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking: 21 Disaster Response Teams ready across Gujarat
Navy hips are ready at various places including Okha and Mundra. Four Dornier aircraft and one ALH are stationed in Gujarat; four Dornier, four Chetak helicopters and one ALH are on standby at Daman.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking: Dwarka witnesses rough sea conditions
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking: High tidal waves witnessed at Worli Sea Face in Mumbai
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking: Strong winds and turbulent sea witnessed in Kutch
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking: Indian Army prepared for relief and rescue operations
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking: Strong winds in the coastal town of Dwarka as 'Biparjoy' approaches Gujarat
Dwarka is expected to see extremely heavy rainfall today due to the cyclone
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking: Cyclone less than 200 kms from Gujarat coast
Cyclone Biparjoy, which is expected to make landfall in Gujarat today, is less than 200 kilometres from the state coast. 74,000 people living in vulnerable areas have already been evacuated. The administration has shifted people from nearly 120 villages located between zero and 10 km from the seashore in the Kutch district.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking: Finance Minister Niramala Sitharaman chairs meeting of banks, insurance firms
Finance Minister Niramala Sitharaman has already chaired a meeting of managing directors of public sector banks and insurance companies to review their preparedness ahead of the landfall of cyclone Biparjoy. Categorised as a "very severe cyclonic storm", 'Biparjoy' is expected to make landfall on the Gujarat coast today.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking: 74,345 people evacuated as heavy rains lashed parts of Gujarat
Biparjoy is expected to make landfall near Jakhau Port in the Kutch district of Gujarat today. Ahead of that, the state administration has shifted more than 74,000 people living near the coast as a precaution. Several disaster management units have been deployed for rescue and relief measures.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking: CM Ashok Gehlot holds meeting to review arrangements
Ahead of an expected landfall on the coast of neighbouring Gujarat on Thursday, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot held a meeting with officials to review the arrangements made to deal with the impact of very severe cyclone Biparjoy.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking: CM Ashok Gehlot holds meeting to review arrangements
Ahead of an expected landfall on the coast of neighbouring Gujarat on Thursday, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot held a meeting with officials to review the arrangements made to deal with the impact of very severe cyclone Biparjoy.
Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE tracking: Western Railway (WR) cancells, short-terminate several trains
The Western Railway (WR) has decided to cancel or short-terminate the operation of a few more trains as a precaution in view of the powerful cyclone 'Biparjoy' which is expected to make landfall in adjoining Gujarat on Thursday evening.
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