Cyclone Biparjoy Highlights: Day ahead of landfall, 50,000 people evacuated in Gujarat
Cyclone Biparjoy Highlights: Cyclone Biparjoy is wreaking havoc in many coastal areas in India, and at present, as per the Met department, the cyclone is barrelling towards the Gujarat coast even as parts of the Saurashtra-Kutch region received heavy rains along with strong winds on Wednesday. At present, a total of 33 teams have been earmarked by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) to undertake relief and rescue operations in Gujarat and Maharashtra ahead of the expected landfall of cyclone near the Jakhau port in Kutch district.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that the cyclone is expected to make landfall tomorrow (June 15). "Biparjoy' expected to make landfall on Thursday evening as a "very severe cyclonic storm" with maximum wind speed reaching up to 150 kilometres per hour," the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
A total of 18 NDRF teams have already been placed in Gujarat, while one has been stationed in Diu.
The NDRF officials said that four NDRF teams have been deployed in Gujarat's Kutch district, three each in Rajkot and Devbhumi Dwarka, two in Jamnagar, one each in Porbandar, Junagarh, Gir Somnath, Morbi, Valsad, and Gandhinagar.
In the neighbouring Maharashtra, out of the total 14 NDRF teams, five have been deployed in Mumbai, while the rest have been kept on standby, the officials said.
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Cyclone Biparjoy Highlights: Cyclone Biparjoy is wreaking havoc in many coastal areas in India, and at present, as per the Met department, the cyclone is barrelling towards the Gujarat coast even as parts of the Saurashtra-Kutch region received heavy rains along with strong winds on Wednesday. At present, a total of 33 teams have been earmarked by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) to undertake relief and rescue operations in Gujarat and Maharashtra ahead of the expected landfall of cyclone near the Jakhau port in Kutch district.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that the cyclone is expected to make landfall tomorrow (June 15). "Biparjoy' expected to make landfall on Thursday evening as a "very severe cyclonic storm" with maximum wind speed reaching up to 150 kilometres per hour," the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
A total of 18 NDRF teams have already been placed in Gujarat, while one has been stationed in Diu.
The NDRF officials said that four NDRF teams have been deployed in Gujarat's Kutch district, three each in Rajkot and Devbhumi Dwarka, two in Jamnagar, one each in Porbandar, Junagarh, Gir Somnath, Morbi, Valsad, and Gandhinagar.
In the neighbouring Maharashtra, out of the total 14 NDRF teams, five have been deployed in Mumbai, while the rest have been kept on standby, the officials said.
ZeeBiz will take you through the LIVE updates of Cyclone Biparjoy. Stay tuned with us for more information.
Latest Updates
Biparjoy Live Updates: Dwarkadhish temple to remain shut on Thursday
Although devotees will not be allowed into the temple premises, daily rituals will be carried out inside by priests and people will be able to see it live on the temple website as well as social media handles, the local administration said.
Biparjoy Live Updates: Dwarkadhish temple to remain shut on Thursday
In view of the expected landfall of powerful cyclone 'Biparjoy' near Jakhau port in Gujarat's Kutch on Thursday, the local administration has decided to keep the famous Dwarkadhish temple in Devbhumi Dwarka district shut for devotees, an official said on Wednesday.
Biparjoy Live Updates: Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel holds review meeting
Since the threat of cyclone Biparjoy is looming large over many parts of the state, Gujarat chief minister Bhupendra Patel held a review meeting in Gandhinagar to review the preparedness for the cyclone.
#WATCH | Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel holds review meeting in Gandhinagar, over preparedness for cyclone 'Biparjoy'. pic.twitter.com/R4p0P3G2GY
— ANI (@ANI) June 14, 2023
Cyclone Biparjoy Live Updates: BMC has decided to appoint 120 lifeguards at all 6 public beaches in Mumbai
BMC in a statement said that to prevent drowning incidents at Mumbai beaches, BMC has decided to appoint 120 lifeguards at all 6 public beaches in Mumbai. These 120 guards will work in 2 shifts and ensure that citizens and tourists don't go near the sea when it is not safe. The decision was taken in a high-level meeting chaired by BMC commissioner IS Chahal.
To prevent drowning incidents at Mumbai beaches, BMC has decided to appoint 120 lifeguards at all 6 public beaches in Mumbai. These 120 guards will work in 2 shifts and ensure that citizens and tourists don't go near the sea when it is not safe. Decision was taken in a High-level… pic.twitter.com/7i5oOC83qx
— ANI (@ANI) June 14, 2023
Cyclone Biparjoy Live Updates: Parts of the Saurashtra-Kutch region experienced heavy rainfall
According to the Gujarat's State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), in last 24 hour, 54 talukas across the Saurashtra and Kutch districts received more than 10 mm of rainfall. The districts of Devbhumi Dwarka, Rajkot, Jamnagar, Porbandar, and Junagadh witnessed particularly intense rainfall.
Cyclone Biparjoy Live Updates: Parts of the Saurashtra-Kutch region experienced heavy rainfall
As the region braced for the approaching cyclone Biparjoy, parts of the Saurashtra-Kutch region experienced heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds, as reported by the Meteorological Department on Wednesday.
Cyclone Biparjoy Live Updates: Earthquake strikes Kutch amid fears of cyclone landfall
This recent earthquake comes just weeks after the last seismic activity was recorded in Kutch in May 2023. The previous earthquake, measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale, struck the Khavda region of Kutch near the India-Pakistan border.
Cyclone Biparjoy Live Updates: Earthquake strikes Kutch amid fears of cyclone landfall
The epicentre of the quake, that took place at 5.15 p.m., was located at a latitude of 23.291 and a longitude of 70.293, with a depth of 18.5 kilometers, informed Gujarat government's Institute of Seismological Research.
Cyclone Biparjoy Live Updates: Earthquake strikes Kutch amid fears of cyclone landfall
Even as the threat of Cyclone Biparjoy is looming large over the Kutch region, an earthquake hit it on Wednesday. The quake, measuring 3.5 on the Richter scale, struck 5 kilometers west-southwest from Bhachau, Kutch.
Cyclone Biparjoy Live Updates: Four Indian Navy ships are on standby at short notice
The Indian Navy said that four Indian Navy ships with HADR bricks embarked are on standby at short notice. It further said that five relief teams each at Porbandar and Okha, and 15 relief teams at Valsura, are standby for rendering assistance to civil authorities. Apart from it, Helos at INS Hansa in Goa and INS Shikra in Mumbai are ready for embarkation/ferry to Gujarat.
#CycloneBiparjoy | Four Indian Navy ships with HADR bricks embarked are on standby at short notice. Five relief teams each at Porbandar and Okha and 15 relief teams at Valsura are standby for rendering assistance to civil authorities. Helos at INS Hansa in Goa and INS Shikra in…
— ANI (@ANI) June 14, 2023
Cyclone Biparjoy Live Updates: Mansukh Mandaviya reviews preparedness measures in Kutch
The Union health minister visited the Bhuj Air Force station to take stock of the preparations made by 'Garuda' Emergency Response Team of the Indian Air Force. He said "our jawans are fully prepared for the safety of life and property from the cyclone."
#WATCH | Gujarat | Residents of Rasulnagar village in Jamnagar put up ropes across their village as a measure to ensure their movement while braving the strong winds and heavy rainfall that is likely to be experienced during #CycloneBiparjoy. pic.twitter.com/xCrZOYGHHY
— ANI (@ANI) June 14, 2023
Cyclone Biparjoy Live Updates: Mansukh Mandaviya reviews preparedness measures in Kutch
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday reviewed the preparedness measures being taken in Kutch for cyclone Biparjoy.
Cyclone Biparjoy Live Updates: Amit Shah's Telangana visit postponed due to Biparjoy
Home Minister Amit Shah was about to visit Khammam in Telangana on June 15. But due to severe cyclonic conditions in the West Coast, his public meeting stands postponed, informed Bandi Sanjay Kumar, Telangana's BJP chief.
Owing to severe cyclonic conditions in the West Coast, especially in the three states of Maharashtra, Gujarat and Rajasthan, the proposed Public Meeting of Hon'ble Union Home Minister Shri @AmitShah ji in Khammam on 15th June stands postponed.
As the NDRF teams are already…
— Bandi Sanjay Kumar (@bandisanjay_bjp) June 14, 2023
Cyclone Biparjoy Live Updates: Ship builders of Mandvi town feel cyclone will hit their industry hard
Abdullah Yousuf Madhvani who oversees a workshop in Mandvi told PTI that it takes two years to build a ship. "The construction of one ship costs us around Rs 50 to 70 lakh. Our fear is that the cyclone will destroy the ships which are in various stages of construction," he said.
Cyclone Biparjoy Live Updates: Ship builders of Mandvi town feel cyclone will hit their industry hard
Mandvi has been known for its ship-building industry for the last more than 300 years. Big wooden ships that can carry 2,200 to 3,000 tons of goods are built in sea-side workshops in this town in Kutch district.