Cyclone Biparjoy Live Updates: Rough Seas, Strong Winds In Gujarat, Evacuation On From Coasts

Cyclone Biparjoy in Gujarat Live Updates: It is likely to make landfall between Kutch and Pakistan's Karachi on Thursday afternoon.

Cyclone Biparjoy Live Updates: Rough Seas, Strong Winds In Gujarat, Evacuation On From Coasts

Cyclone Biparjoy: PM Modi held a review meeting yesterday.

Evacuation will continue in villages near the Gujarat coast today as cyclone 'Biparjoy' intensified into an "extremely severe cyclonic storm". It is likely to make landfall between Kutch and Pakistan's Karachi on Thursday afternoon. Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday held a high-level review meeting and was briefed about the efforts taken to mitigate the impact of the cyclone.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) today issued an Orange alert for Saurashtra and Kutch coasts in Gujarat as the cyclonic storm Biparjoy is set to cross the Jakhau Port in Gujarat by the evening of June 15 as Very Severe Cyclonic Storm (VSCS).

Here are the LIVE updates on Cyclone Biparjoy:

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Jun 13, 2023 13:14 (IST)
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Cyclone 'Biparjoy'
Jun 13, 2023 13:13 (IST)
Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General, IMD on Cyclone 'Biparjoy'

The wind speed is picking up in Porbandar, Devbhoomi Dwarka districts upto Kachchh, to go up to 65-75kmph tomorrow

On 15th June, wind speed in Dwarka, Jamnagar, Kachchh and Morbi districts of Gujarat will be around 125-135 kmph and gusting to 150 kmph, it could have extensive damaging potential.
Jun 13, 2023 12:46 (IST)
Cyclone Biparjoy To Hit Gujarat On Thursday: Dos And Don'ts To Follow
Cyclone Biparjoy, a severe storm, is less than 300 kilometres from the Gujarat coast and predicted to make landfall on Thursday afternoon. Disaster management agencies and state authorities are working round-the-clock to ensure that people living in vulnerable areas are safely evacuated in time. Read more

Cyclone Biparjoy To Hit Gujarat Hard On Thursday: Do's And Don'ts To Follow
Jun 13, 2023 12:41 (IST)
Jun 13, 2023 12:24 (IST)
Coast Guard evacuates 50 from oil rig off Gujarat coast in overnight operation
The Indian Coast Guard evacuated 50 personnel from an oil rig located 40 km off the Dwarka coast in Gujarat in an overnight operation amid inclement weather conditions due to the impending cyclone 'Biparjoy' in the region, the maritime agency said on Tuesday.

"India Coast Guard Region NorthWest evacuated 50 personnel from oil rig 'Key Singapore' 40 km seaward from Dwarka in seven sorties of overnight ops by ICG ALH aircraft and ship Shoor," it said in a release.


Jun 13, 2023 12:19 (IST)
Video: Coast Guard's 'Nerve-Racking' Rescue Op As 'Biparjoy' Approaches
In a dramatic rescue operation by the Indian Coast Guard, all 50 personnel have been safely evacuated from the jack-up rig "Key Singapore" operating off the coast near Okha in Gujarat. As cyclone 'Biparjoy', which intensified into an "extremely severe cyclonic storm" approaches the eastern coast, visuals shared by the coast guard showed an Advanced Light Helicopter Mk-III on a rig amid strong winds as several people walked towards it, shielding themselves in the storm. Read more

Video: Coast Guard's 'Nerve-Racking' Rescue Op As 'Biparjoy' Approaches

Jun 13, 2023 12:01 (IST)
One team each of NDRF and SDRF deployed, and one team of NDRF is to be deployed at Okha port. Around 250 people shifted to temporary shelter homes. Tourists and the local population are not allowed to visit Gomti Ghat, Shivrajpur beach, Bet Dwarka and other places along the coast: Executive magistrate, District Dwarka, Gujarat on preparedness for cyclone 'Biparjoy'

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Jun 13, 2023 11:01 (IST)
Union Home Minister Amit Shah chairs a meeting of Disaster Management ministers of States/Union Territories.
Jun 13, 2023 10:41 (IST)
Just In| Union Home Minister Amit Shah to chair a review meeting linked to the preparedness for cyclone 'Biparjoy', in Delhi this afternoon
Jun 13, 2023 10:35 (IST)
Jun 13, 2023 10:29 (IST)
Cyclone Biparjoy: IMD issues Orange alert for Saurashtra, Kutch coasts in Gujarat
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday issued an Orange alert for Saurashtra and Kutch coasts in Gujarat as the cyclonic storm Biparjoy is set to cross the Jakhau Port in Gujarat by the evening of June 15 as Very Severe Cyclonic Storm (VSCS).

"Cyclone Warning for Saurashtra and Kutch Coasts: Orange Message. VSCS BIPARJOY at 0530IST of today about 300km WSW of Porbandar, 290km SW of Devbhumi Dwarka, 340km SSW of Jakhau Port, 350km SSW of Naliya. To cross near Jakhau Port (Gujarat) by the evening of 15th June as VSCS," the IMD tweeted.

The IMD has been providing regular updates about the cyclonic storm that is gushing through the Arabian sea.

On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephonic conversation with Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel regarding the impending Cyclone Biparjoy and assured all possible help to the state.

Jun 13, 2023 10:16 (IST)
Cyclone Biparjoy: Railways Set Up Control Room In Gujarat
The Railways has activated the disaster management room and also opened emergency control rooms in several districts of Gujarat to ensure smooth rail functioning in the wake of Cyclone Biparjoy. Director of Information and Publication Railway Board, Shivaji Sutar, on Monday said that sufficient manpower and machinery has been deployed with adequate preparation to deal with any emergency situation. (ANI)
Jun 13, 2023 09:55 (IST)
Strict Vigil At Beaches As Mumbai Witnesses Rough Seas Due To Cyclone
Jun 13, 2023 09:53 (IST)
Coast Guard Chopper Airlifts 11 From Oil Rig Platform Off Gujarat Coast
Jun 13, 2023 09:51 (IST)
Indian Coast Guard Makes Aerial Announcement Over Cyclone Safety
Jun 13, 2023 09:49 (IST)
Major Update On Wind Speeds As Gujarat Braces For Powerful Cyclone
  • Gale wind speed reaching 155-165 kmph gusting to 185 kmph prevailing over northeast and adjoining east central Arabian Sea likely to decrease becoming 140-150 kmph gusting to 165  kmph from the evening.
  • Gale wind speed reaching 80-90 kmph gusting to 100 kmph likely to prevail over adjoining areas of east central Arabian Sea. 
  • Squally wind speed reaching 40-50 kmph gusting to 60 kmph is likely over adjoining areas of northwest Arabian Sea.
Jun 13, 2023 09:48 (IST)
Cyclone Update: National Disaster Response Force Deployment In Gujarat
Gujarat and Diu - 18 teams 
  • Kutch - 4
  • Jamnagar - 2 
  • Morbi - 1 
  • Rajkot - 3
  • Devbhoomi Dwarka - 3
  • Porbandar - 1
  • Somnath - 1
  • Valsad - 1
  • Junagarh - 1
  • Diu - 1

Jun 13, 2023 09:44 (IST)
Weather Office's Latest Bulletin On Cyclone Biparjoy

Cyclone Biparjoy lay centered at 5:30 am about 300 km west-southwest of Porbandar, 290 km southwest of Devbhumi Dwarka, 340 km south-southwest of Jakhau Port and 480 km south of Karachi (Pakistan), the weather office said in its latest update this morning.

"It is very likely to cross Saurashtra and Kutch and adjoining Pakistan coasts between Mandvi (Gujarat) and Karachi (Pakistan) near Jakhau Port (Gujarat) by evening of 15th June as a very severe cyclonic storm with maximum sustained wind speed of 125-135 kmph gusting to 150 kmph," the IMD said.

It has issued heavy rain warning for Kutch, Devbhumi Dwarka, Porbandar, Jamnagar, Rajkot, Junagarh and Morbi districts of Gujarat. Besides, wind warning has been issued along and off Saurashtra and Kutch coasts (Kutch, Devbhumi Dwarka, Porbandar, Jamnagar, Rajkot, Junagarh and Morbi districts) including Gulf of Kutch.
Jun 13, 2023 09:41 (IST)
Pic; High Tidal Waves At Dadar Chowpatty Beach In Mumbai
Jun 13, 2023 09:40 (IST)
Cyclone Impeding Advance Of Rain-Bearing System: Skymet Weather
Cyclone Biparjoy in the Arabian Sea first delayed the monsoon onset over Kerala and is now impeding the advance of the rain-bearing system, preventing it from reaching the interior regions of the peninsula, said Skymet Weather.
Jun 13, 2023 09:39 (IST)
Evacuation In Coastal Areas Picks Up Today As Cyclone Approaches Gujarat
As Cyclone 'Biparjoy' approaches and is likely to make landfall near Jakhau port in the Kutch district off the Gujarat coast, evacuation efforts will pick up on Tuesday, with the government aiming to evacuate people within 10 km from the coast. Authorities in the coastal districts of Kutch, Porbandar, Devbhumi Dwarka, Jamnagar, Junagadh, and Morbi have started the process of shifting those living near the coastline. They said thousands of people residing in areas within 10 km from the shore will be moved to safer places from Tuesday.
Jun 13, 2023 09:37 (IST)
Western Railway Short-Terminates Over 50 Trains, May Cancel More
As powerful cyclone 'Biparjoy' moves closer to the Gujarat coast, the Western Railway has short-terminated more than 50 trains heading to coastal areas of the state and is considering cancellation of several trains over the next three days, a release said. The WR is taking various measures including setting up disaster management rooms, help desks, and keeping relief trains ready, the release said on Monday.
Jun 13, 2023 09:31 (IST)
Watch: Rough Seas, Strong Winds As Gujarat Braces For Cyclone Biparjoy
Jun 13, 2023 09:27 (IST)
Hundreds Of Trucks Parks Due To Gujarat Port Closure Amid Cyclone Threat
Jun 13, 2023 09:23 (IST)
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