Cyclone Biparjoy: High Tidal Waves Seen At Mumbai's Worli Sea Face, IMD Predicts Thundershowers

IMD has said that light to moderate rain or thundershowers are expected in the city and the suburbs during the day as the sky continues to remain partly cloudy.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Cyclone Biparjoy, which is positioned over the east-central Arabian Sea, has strengthened into an "extremely severe cyclostorm" and is heading north-eastward at a rapid rate. Amid the danger posed by the cyclone, high tidal waves were observed on Tuesday at the Worli Sea Face in Mumbai. India Meteorological Department has said that light to moderate rain or thundershowers are expected in the city and the suburbs during the day as the sky continues to remain partly cloudy. Occasional winds with a speed of 45-55 Kmph are expected along with hot and humid conditions in the said regions, reported news agency ANI.

In the one-and-a-half-minute video shared by ANI, high tides were seen rising up to the height of flyovers. Though daily life seemed to be unaffected as people were sitting generally at the sea bank. 

Four boys are feared drowned at Juhu Beach in Mumbai amid the high tides. The incident occurred at Juhu Koliwada when a group of five boys, in the age group of 12 to 15 years, ventured into the sea around 5.30 pm. "One of the boys was rescued by a fisherman before the fire brigade arrived at the scene, while four others are still missing and a search operation is underway for them," PTI quoted a BMC official as saying. 

Meanwhile, Gujarat's Kandla port has been cleared of ships and Signal Number 10 has been raised, an alert to the public about the impending 'very severe' cyclone or a hurricane. Om Prakash, Public Relations Officer of Kandla's Deendayal Port Authority, announced that a temporary shelter with necessary facilities has been established for people in need.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for the Saurashtra and Kutch coasts of Gujarat. IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra stated that an orange alert has been issued for June 14, followed by a red alert for June 15. He urged residents to find safe locations and stay protected.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting on Monday to assess the preparedness for Cyclone Biparjoy.