Live Updates: Cyclonic Storm Biporjoy To Make Landfall In Gujarat On Thursday

The cyclone is very likely to cross Saurashtra and Kutch and adjoining Pakistan coasts by Thursday noon with wind speed of 125-135 kmph gusting to 150 kmph.

Live Updates: Cyclonic Storm Biporjoy To Make Landfall In Gujarat On Thursday

Cyclone Biparjoy: The cyclone is very likely to make landfall in Gujarat by Thursday noon.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a review meeting today as cyclone Biparjoy intensified into an "extremely severe cyclonic storm". The 'extremely severe' cyclonic storm Biparjoy is set to make landfall in Gujarat on Thursday.

The cyclone is very likely to cross Saurashtra and Kutch and adjoining Pakistan coasts between Mandvi (Gujarat) and Karachi (Pakistan) near Jakhau Port (Gujarat) by Thursday noon as a very severe cyclonic storm with maximum sustained wind speed of 125-135 kmph gusting to 150 kmph.

Meanwhile, flight operations in Mumbai were affected last evening due to rough weather with cyclone Biparjoy gushing over the Arabian Sea. Heavy rain and strong winds were reported in the city as the intensity of cyclone, which has intensified into "extremely severe cyclonic storm", increased.

Here are the Live Updates on Cyclone Biparjoy:

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Jun 12, 2023 14:33 (IST)
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The cyclone was named Biparjoy by Bangladesh. The name means "disaster" or "calamity" in Bengali. As per IMD website, the name was adopted by World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) countries in 2020 and pronounced Biporjoy. 
Jun 12, 2023 13:10 (IST)
Jun 12, 2023 12:58 (IST)
In accordance with international maritime law, ports are required to hoist signals to alert vessels of impending adverse weather conditions. This is done to ensure the safety of maritime activities and to protect vessels and their crew.
Jun 12, 2023 12:34 (IST)
Fishing Activities Curbed, Evacuation Along Gujarat Coasts Begin
Fishing activities along Gujarat's south and north coasts have been suspended and authorities began evacuating people in districts by the sea in view of cyclone 'Biparjoy' likely to make landfall along the Saurashtra-Kutch coasts as a very severe cyclonic storm, officials said on Monday.
Jun 12, 2023 12:12 (IST)
Tithal Beach, a popular tourist destination in Gujarat's Valsad on the Arabian Sea coast, has been temporarily closed to tourists due to high waves.
Jun 12, 2023 11:44 (IST)
"Sea Conditions Along Saurashtra, Kutch Coasts To Remain "Very Rough" Till Wednesday: Weather Office

The weather office has issued a cyclone alert for Saurashtra and Kutch coasts in Gujarat. "Sea conditions along and off Saurashtra and Kutch coasts will likely remain "rough to very rough" till Wednesday, and very rough to high on Thursday," the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
Jun 12, 2023 11:13 (IST)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a review meeting on Cyclone Biparjoy at 1pm today, sources told NDTV.
Jun 12, 2023 10:38 (IST)
Cyclone Biparjoy: People In Kutch Being Shifted To Temporary Shelters
Officials at Deendayal Port Authority in Kandla at Gujarat's Kutch have started shifting people from low-lying areas to temporary shelters. They have been asked to be on alert in case of any emergency situation.
Jun 12, 2023 10:24 (IST)
Jun 12, 2023 09:52 (IST)
Cyclone Biparjoy To Cross Saurashtra And Kutch Coasts By Thursday Noon
The cyclone is very likely to cross Saurashtra and Kutch and adjoining Pakistan coasts between Mandvi (Gujarat) and Karachi (Pakistan) near Jakhau Port (Gujarat) by Thursday noon as a very severe cyclonic storm with maximum sustained wind speed of 125-135 kmph gusting to 150 kmph.
Jun 12, 2023 09:51 (IST)
Anxiety, Chaos At Mumbai Airport As Cyclone Biparjoy Hits Flight Ops
Flight operations in Mumbai were affected last evening due to rough weather with cyclone Biparjoy gushing over the Arabian Sea. Heavy rain and strong winds were reported in the city as the intensity of cyclone, which has intensified into "extremely severe cyclonic storm", increased.
Jun 12, 2023 09:50 (IST)
Gujarat Braces For 'Extremely Severe Storm' Biparjoy

Gujarat is on alert in the wake of 'extremely severe' cyclonic storm Biparjoy which is set to make landfall on Thursday. The extremely severe cyclonic storm "Biparjoy" is currently about 340 km southwest of Porbandar, the weather department said in a bulletin.
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