Cyclone Biparjoy Live Updates: Over 74,000 Evacuated, Heavy Rain In Gujarat

With the cyclone in the Arabian Sea barrelling towards the Gujarat coast, parts of the Saurashtra-Kutch region received heavy rains accompanied by strong winds.

Cyclone Biparjoy Live Updates: Over 74,000 Evacuated, Heavy Rain In Gujarat

This will be the second cyclone to hit the state in two years after 'Tauktae' in May 2021.

New Delhi:

With cyclone 'Biparjoy' likely to make landfall near Jakhau Port in Gujarat's Kutch district on Thursday, the state administration has shifted more than 74,000 people living near the coast as a precaution and deployed disaster management units for rescue and relief measures, said officials on Wednesday.

With the cyclone in the Arabian Sea barrelling towards the Gujarat coast, parts of the Saurashtra-Kutch region received heavy rains accompanied by strong winds, the Met department said.

This will be the second cyclone to hit the state in two years after 'Tauktae' in May 2021.

Here are the LIVE updates on Cyclone Biparjoy:

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Jun 15, 2023 08:17 (IST)
Dwarkadhish Temple In Gujarat To Remain Closed

As cyclone 'Biparjoy' approaches the coastal region of Gujarat, Dwarkadhish Temple in Devbhumi Dwarka is closed for devotees on Thursday.

Along with the Dwarkadhish Temple, the Dwarka Bazaar will also remain closed.

However, the temple routine will continue as it is. There will be morning pooja, bhog and aarti during the daytime and the live darshan is accessible through the Dwarkadhish Temple official website and will continue throughout the day, said Malay Pandya, priest of Dwarkadhish Temple.
Jun 15, 2023 07:01 (IST)
Jun 15, 2023 06:50 (IST)
Border Security Force Steps Up Cyclone Preparedness

In the wake of cyclone 'Biparjoy' approaching Gujarat's coastal areas, Border Security Force (BSF) has made adequate preparations to combat any challenges arising out of the impending storm.

The Inspector General of BSF Gujarat, Ravi Gandhi visited the coastal areas of Bhuj and took stock of the preparedness to deal with any situation.

Speaking to ANI, BSF IG Ravi Gandhi said, "BSF forces are deployed at the international border. As per the IMD assessment, the concerned area is from Mandvi to Karachi. Our forces are alert with full preparation. We are helping people who are approaching us with any concerns. We are also in contact with other security forces like NDRF".

Jun 15, 2023 06:35 (IST)
Cyclone Biparjoy To Make Landfall Today, 74,000 Evacuated: 10 Points

Some 74,000 people have been shifted to shelters from Gujarat's coastal region ahead of cyclone Biparjoy's expected landfall in Kutch district this evening. Part of the Saurashtra-Kutch region received heavy rain yesterday.
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