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India’s meteorological department issued alerts to local authorities in Gujarat on 12 June 2023, urging them to be prepared for potential evacuations. Residents in coastal regions were advised to remain indoors as the cyclone approached the land. The Gujarat government took action by deploying national and state disaster response teams to the vulnerable areas
Cyclone ‘Biparjoy’ is make landfall near Jakhau port in Gujarat’s Kutch district on 15th June 2023, at 05:00 p.m. as a ‘very severe cyclonic storm‘ with maximum wind speeds of up to 150 kilometers per hour, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). A red alert has been issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for the Saurashtra-Kutch coast due to the impending landfall of the cyclonic storm.
In the meantime, some areas of Kutch and Devbhumi Dwarka experienced heavy to very heavy rainfall; these two districts are anticipated to be most affected by the cyclone, which the IMD has classified as “very severe”.
According to a Met statement, a very severe cyclonic storm was near latitude 22.6N and longitude 67.1E at 8:30 am, about 170 km west of Jakhau Port in Gujarat and 210 km west of Devbhumi Dwarka. The storm was expected to cross near Jakhau Port in Gujarat by this evening.
Mrityunjay Mohapatra, director general of India Meteorological Department, stated that sea conditions in the northeast Arabian Sea will remain disturbed today due to cyclone Biparjoy. “All fishing operations should remain suspended. Offshore activities, port and industrial activities, and oil explorations should be regulated today,” he added. Strong winds and heavy rains were experienced in the Saurashtra-Kutch region, according to the Met Department. Biparjoy is likely to have an impact on weather in other states such as Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Goa. The India Meteorological Department has issued warnings about significant damage to temporary housing structures as well as tree and branch falling due to high-speed winds, high tides, and heavy rainfall.
Live Tracking of Cyclone Biparjoy
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Red alert for Cyclone Biparjoy
By this evening, Cyclone Biparjoy, also known as “Biporjoy,” a name given by Bangladesh, is predicted to make landfall close to Jakhau Port in Gujarat’s Kutch district. According to the India Meteorological Department, the extremely powerful cyclone will pass through Saurashtra, Kutch, and the nearby Pakistani coasts between Mandvi and Karachi before it reaches the port. Images taken Thursday morning in Gujarat’s Mandvi indicated rough seas. Additionally, there were reports of strong winds in the surrounding area.
The Saurashtra and Kutch coasts in Gujarat have received a red alert from the IMD, which requests that locals exercise caution and vigilance. Due to the likelihood of significant rainfall, it simultaneously issued orange and yellow alerts for several Rajasthani districts.
Latest Updates on Cyclone Biparjoy
- Meetings have been held to assess readiness for “Biparjoy” by several central ministers, including Amit Shah, Mansukh Mandaviya, Rajnath Singh, and Nirmala Sitharaman. Bhupendra Patel, the chief minister of Gujarat, and Ashok Gehlot, the chief minister of Rajasthan, are also closely monitoring the weather-related situation.
- The bad weather has also affected trains in the western region. So far, 76 trains have been canceled, 36 have been delayed, and 31 have been diverted. The Western Railways is also taking various safety and security measures for train passengers in its jurisdictional areas.
- The following districts in Gujarat state are expected to experience moderate rainfall (5-15 mm/hour) along with light thunderstorms for the next three hours: Dwarka, Jamnagar, Porbandar, Morbi, Rajkot, Junagadh, Amreli, Bhavnagar, Gir Somnath, and Kutch. In gusts, the maximum surface wind speed is expected to be less than 40 km/h.
Damage expectations from Cyclone Biparjoy
- Cyclone Biparjoy, whose name in Bengali translates to “disaster,” is expected to have a variety of effects that could cause significant harm and disruptions.
- In some areas, travel may be difficult or impossible due to road blockages caused by a combination of heavy rain, strong winds, and possible flooding.
- This may slow down rescue and relief efforts and delay aid to the affected areas. Moreover, it may cause reduced visibility as a result of the salt spray carried by the winds, making outdoor activities and travel dangerous.
- Transport and emergency services may be further hampered by problems with overhead power lines, railways, and signaling systems.
- Electricity supply and communication networks could be disrupted if power and communication poles were to bend or uproot.
- This may make it more difficult to communicate with other affected areas and coordinate emergency response efforts.
- The agricultural industry faces danger as well. Plantations, orchards, and standing crops are likely to sustain extensive damage.
- Farmers may suffer significant financial losses as a result, and it may also affect the affordability and accessibility of basic food supplies.
Safety preparations
As Cyclone Biparjoy is expected to make landfall near Jakhau port in Gujarat’s Kutch district, officials evacuated over 74,000 people living near the coast as a precaution and deployed disaster management units for rescue and relief efforts.
According to a press release from the Gujarat government, out of the total 74,345 people relocated to temporary shelters in eight coastal districts-
- almost 34,300 were evacuated in the Kutch district alone
- followed by 10,000 in Jamnagar
- 5,035 in Devbhumi Dwarka
- 9,243 in Morbi
- 6,089 in Rajkot
- 4,604 in Junagadh
- 3,469 in Porbandar district
- and 1,605 in Gir Somnath.
As a precautionary measure, teams from the Indian Air Force and Army have also been kept on standby, along with two teams each from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF). As many as 187 cyclone shelters have been set up, with power generators installed to ensure power supply if the grid power supply fails.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh evaluated the Armed Forces’ readiness and reaffirmed their commitment to helping civil authorities deal with any situation brought on by “Biparjoy.”
Bottom Line
The Biparjoy Cyclone is a “very severe cyclonic storm” that has the potential to do significant damage to Gujarat’s coastal districts. Strong winds and heavy rain can endanger both people and property. To minimize the loss, both the national and state governments are exerting great effort. The officials take all necessary precautions, and regular meetings are held to review the preventive measures. Teams from the NDRF and SDRF are kept on standby, along with the Indian Air Force and army, to handle any serious situations that may arise. People in Gujarat’s red alert districts ought to follow the advisory recommendations as the cyclone approaches and remain aware of any new official guidance.