Cyclone Biparjoy

 

     Cyclone Biparjoy has made landfall on the Saurashtra coast of Gujarat on June 15, 2023. The cyclone is currently packing winds of up to 150 kilometres per hour and is expected to bring heavy to very heavy rainfall to the region. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Devbhoomi Dwarka, Kutch, Porbandar, Rajkot, Morbi, and Junagarh districts. These districts are likely to experience extremely heavy rainfall, which could lead to flooding and landslides. The IMD has also advised people in these districts to take precautions, such as staying indoors, avoiding travel, and keeping a safe distance from the coast.

Here are some of the latest updates on the cyclone:

• The cyclone made landfall at 1 AM PST on June 15.

• The cyclone is currently located about 100 kilometers inland from the coast.

• Winds are gusting up to 150 kilometers per hour.

• Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected over the next 24 hours.

• The IMD has issued a red alert for Devbhoomi Dwarka, Kutch, Porbandar, Rajkot, Morbi, and Junagarh districts.

• The cyclone is expected to weaken as it moves inland, but it is still a major weather event that could cause significant damage. People in the affected areas should take precautions and stay safe.