Cyclone Biparjoy HIGHLIGHTS: Daman Imposes Section 144, Prohibits Movement Of People On Beaches
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Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel holds review meeting in Gandhinagar, over preparedness for cyclone 'Biparjoy'.
Daman DC General/Sub DM has issued an order under section 144 of CrPC prohibiting the movement of people on beaches, promenades and other places near coast.
Residents of Rasulnagar village in Jamnagar put up ropes across their village as a measure to ensure their movement while braving the strong winds and heavy rainfall that is likely to be experienced during the cyclone.
Four Indian Navy ships with HADR bricks embarked are on standby at short notice. Five relief teams each at Porbandar and Okha and 15 relief teams at Valsura are standby for rendering assistance to civil authorities. Helos at INS Hansa in Goa and INS Shikra in Mumbai are ready for embarkation/ ferry to Gujarat, Indian Navy said.
P8i and Dornier aircraft ex-Hansa, Goa are on standby for aerial recce and transportation of relief material and personnel. Additional HADR stores and equipment are kept standby for embarkation at short notice. HQWNC and area headquarters are maintaining close liaison with state government/ civil authorities for providing assistance in event of any contingency, the Indian Navy said.
Cyclone Biparjoy is currently away from Mumbai. Biparjoy is likely to make landfall between Mandvi and Karachi on 15th June. Heavy rains to occur in Kachchh, Saurashtra in next 24 hours: Sunil Kamble, IMD chief, Mumbai
After crossing Kutch, Saurashtra, the effect of Cyclone Biparjoy will be visible in South Rajasthan on June 16. Under its influence, there will be rains in South Haryana on June 17, 18 and 19, but the speed of the cyclone will reduce considerably, said IMD.
According to reports, Union Home Minister Amit Shah is busy monitoring the Biporjoy Cyclone. He is set to head to Gujarat to access the ground situation.
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Spoke to all three Service Chiefs and reviewed the preparedness of the Armed Forces for the landfall of cyclone ‘Biparjoy’. The Armed Forces are ready to provide every possible assistance to civil authorities in tackling any situation or contingency due to the cyclone.
Residents of Salaya village in Mandvi block of Kutch are being evacuated, in the wake of Cyclone Biparjoy.
Rain lashes the Pakistan town of Karachi due to the impact of cyclone Biparjoy.
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya inspected hospitals in Kutch, Gujarat and sought information on oxygen, ventilators and critical care beds that are available. He also reviewed the preparations made to ensure health facilities that might be needed post-cyclone.
IMD has sounded red alert in Gujarat's Saurashtra and Kutch as cyclone Biparjoy is set to make a landfall in the state tomorrow.
IMD said that the fishermen have been asked to stay away from the Northeast Arabian Sea till June 15. The weatherman predicted heavy rains in Saurashtra and Kutch today and tomorrow. Heavy rain is likely in Devbhoomi Dwarka and Jamnagar too.
As an advisory, the weather department said that trees may fall, and kutcha houses may collapse as Biparjoy makes landfall. The cyclone will hit the coast of Saurashtra and Kutch in the evening of 15th as a heavy storm.
IMD said that Monsoon may also come early due to the cyclone. The monsoon arrived at South Coast on time. It added that the monsoon will strengthen after June 18.
IMD says wind speed may fall to 85 Kmph on the morning of June 16. Cyclone Biparjoy will then enter Rajasthan on June 17 but the speed will be very low.
IMD DG said that Kutch district may withness the maximum speed of the storm.
CPRO Western Railway said that 69 trains have been cancelled, 33 trains have been short-terminated, while 27 trains short-originated as a precautionary measure, in view of safety of passengers.
"NDRF, SDRF teams deployed in Gujarat, evacuation process going on for 2 days...our main motive is to make sure, by the time of cyclone landfall, people stay in confined areas and their homes. Awareness programmes and announcements are being conducted...": Mohsen Shahedi, DIG, NDRF on preparedness for cyclone 'Biporjoy' in Gujarat
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel holds review meeting at State Emergency Operation Centre in Gandhinagar, over preparedness for cyclone 'Biparjoy'
Cyclone Biparjoy continues to move towards Gujarat, high tide witnessed at Marine Drive in Mumbai.
A relay tower that was declared unsafe has been demolished here, in view of cyclone Biparjoy. A new tower will be constructed here later: Ramesh Chandra, Akashvani- Rajkot
Residents of coastal areas in Junagadh, Gujarat are being shifted to shelters as cyclone Biporjoy intensifies.
High tide waves hit Mumbai, Gujarat as cyclone 'Biporjoy' intensifies.
Amreli police delivered essential items including vegetables and milk to the villagers of Shiyalbet in Jafrabad, Gujarat.
Cyclone Biparjoy | More than 400 shelter homes have been identified in the Dwarka district and people are being shifted to shelter homes. PM took stock of the arrangements from concerned officials and ministers and directed them to be on alert mode and take all necessary steps: Union Minister Parshottam Rupala
IMD has issued an orange alert for coastal areas.
The Gujarat authorities are facing difficulties as many villagers are reluctant to leave their livestock and belongings behind. The cyclone is expected to make landfall near Jakhau port on Thursday evening, affecting districts in Kutch, Devbhumi Dwarka, and Jamnagar.
Government officials have been holding meetings to convince residents to evacuate, emphasizing the need to avoid casualties. While some villagers have agreed to move to shelters, others are choosing to stay back, particularly those who rear cattle for survival.
Evacuations are being carried out using buses and private vehicles, with some individuals expressing concerns about the safety of their belongings and the adequacy of food provisions. Mohadi village residents have also been relocated to a shelter provided by a cement company. [PTI]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a meeting through video conferencing today to review the preparedness for Cyclone Biparjoy. He said the government's aim is to ensure 'Zero Casualty' and minimize the possible damage. "There is a need to act swiftly on the important directions given by PM Modi during the review meeting on June 12," he added.
"Keeping the Cyclone Biparjoy in mind, we conducted a review meeting with police, Coast Guard, Navy, BSF and other agencies today. A full-proof plan has been chalked out for Dwarka and nearby districts," says Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi
As many as 69 trains have been cancelled and 32 have been short-terminated due to Cyclone Biparjoy. A total of 26 trains will be short-originated as a precautionary measure, in view of the safety of passengers and train operations, says Sumit Thakur, CPRO, Western Railway.
Strong waves hit Gujarat coast in Dwarka two days before Cyclone Biparjoy's landfall.
Union Health Minister took stock of the medical emergency preparedness in Gujarat today.
Mansukh Mandaviya, along with four other Union ministers, has arrived in the districts expected to be affected by cyclone 'Biparjoy' in Gujarat. Mandaviya stated that all laborers working at coastal ports have been evacuated, ships have been secured, and crew members moved to safer locations.
The administration has established shelter homes with provisions, meals, and facilities for vulnerable individuals. Mandaviya emphasized the importance of coordination between state and central agencies in dealing with the cyclone's potential devastation and strong winds. He expressed confidence in overcoming the crisis and saving lives through collective efforts. The Union ministers are working closely with the state administration to prepare for the cyclone's impact in various districts, including Kutch, Devbhoomi Dwarka, and Jamnagar.
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel has shared a message, detailing safe practices during the cyclone.
As cyclone Biparjoy approaches Gujarat's Kutch district, with the potential for significant damage, the administration has taken measures to ensure the safety of the population. As of Tuesday, approximately 21,000 people from various coastal districts have been relocated to temporary shelters. Additionally, several NDRF (National Disaster Response Force) and SDRF (State Disaster Response Force) teams are on standby. The evacuation process is ongoing, and the goal is to shift all targeted individuals to safer locations by the end of the day. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has stated that the cyclone has the potential to cause extensive damage, primarily affecting Gujarat's Kutch, Devbhumi Dwarka, and Jamnagar districts.
The Indian Army has kept flood relief columns ready in Bhuj, Jamnagar, Gandhidham, Dharangdhra, Vadodara, and Gandhinagar as well as in forward locations like Naliya, Dwarka, and Amreli. The Army authorities have also jointly planned the relief operations with civil administration as well as NDRF.
"Our focus areas are Kutch and Saurashtra, where there is possibility of landfall [of Cyclone Biparjoy]. More than 15,000 people have been evacuated so far," says Mohsen Shahedi, DIG Operations, NDRF,
The NDRF has stationed as many as 17 teams and the SDRF has deployed 12 teams in cyclone-affected districts of Gujarat.
Cyclone Biparjoy | More than 20,000 people from the affected districts evacuated so far. Migration of 500 people in Junagadh district, 6,786 in Kutch, 1,500 in Jamnagar, 543 people in Porbandar, 4,820 in Dwarka, 408 in Gir-Somnath, 2,000 people in Morbi and 4,031 in Rajkot: Government of Gujarat
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: Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General, IMD
The States where nuclear power stations are being set up have been given a strict protocol to be followed in the case of any emergency situation: Union Home Minister Amit Shah after the meeting of Disaster Management ministers of States/UTs
Union Minister Amit Shah has said that India is prepared to face cyclone Biparjoy and that arrangements have been made at coastal regions to tackle the storm.
Cyclone Biparjoy: Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General, IMD says, "The wind speed is picking up in Porbandar, Devbhoomi Dwarka districts upto Kachchh, to go up to 65-75kmph tomorrow."
Union Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya visits Bhuj Military Station to review preparedness as cyclone 'Biparjoy' is expected to cross near Gujarat's Jakhau Port by the evening of 15th June.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will today chair a high-level meeting on Cyclone Biparjoy with Gujarat CM and other officials.
Union Home Minister is chairing a meeting to review preparedness for cyclone Biparjoy. Disaster management ministers and others are present in the meet.
Shah will address the meeting with Ministers of Disaster Management of the States/Union Territories at 12:40 PM
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.
Light rain in Naliya town of Kachchh district as Very Severe Cyclonic Storm 'Biparjoy' continues to move towards Gujarat coast.
Gujarat (Kachchh): Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Gujarat health minister Rushikesh Patel and BJP MP Vindo Chanda hold a meeting with several officials over cyclone Biparjoy.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will today chair a meet with the disaster management ministers of the states in impact with cyclone Biparjoy today.
Police deployed near the coast in Gujarat's Navsari to prevent people from venturing into the sea, in view of cyclone 'Biparjoy', as reported by ANI.
"Biparjoy weakens into a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm, to cross near Gujarat's Jakhau Port by the evening of 15th June, says India Meteorological Department, as reported by ANI.
"50 personnel have been evacuated today morning from jack-up rig 'Key Singapore' operating off Dwarka coast near Okha, Gujarat by the Indian Coast Guard ALH Dhruv helicopters," ICG officials said, as quoted by ANI.
The Western Railway on Monday short-terminated more than 50 trains heading to coastal areas of Gujarat in view of powerful cyclone 'Biparjoy' 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 wind speed is being monitored at five locations in Bhavnagar division, at eight sites in Rajkot and at three spots in Ahmedabad division on an hourly basis and station masters have been instructed to regulate or stop trains when the wind velocity exceeds 50 kmph, as per the release, as reported by PTI.
The North Western Railway (NWR) has cancelled some train services as the cyclonic storm ‘Biparjoy’ is likely to enter southwest Rajasthan on June 16, officials said on Monday. "Keeping in view the safety and security in view of the cyclonic storm Biprajoy in the Bay of Bengal, train services are being cancelled/partially cancelled by the Railways," the NWR said in a statement, as quoted by PTI.
Radheshyam Sharma, in charge of the Jaipur Meteorological Centre, said that the cyclonic storm Biparjoy is likely to weaken and enter south-western Rajasthan as a depression on June 16.
High tidal waves were witnessed in Mumbai due to the impact of Cyclone Biparjoy in the Arabian Sea, as reported by the news agency ANI.
VSCS (very severe cyclonic storm) #Biparjoy lay centred at 02:30 IST over the Northeast and adjoining east central Arabian Sea about 290 km southwest of Porbandar & 360 km south-southwest of Jakhau Port. To cross Saurashtra & Kutch near Jakhau Port by evening of 15th June: IMD
Maharashtra's Palghar district administration bans movement of people near the coast from June 13 to 15, due to Cyclone Biparjoy.
As many as 67 trains have been cancelled, in the wake of Cyclone Biparjoy nearing the Gujarat coast, says CPRO Western Railway.
Four persons, who went to take a dip at Mumbai's Juhu beach, drowned as the sea swelled under the influence of Cyclone Biparjoy. Initially, six people were swept away by the high waves. However, alert locals managed to pull two of them back onto the beach.
56 trains have been cancelled today in the Biparjoy-affected areas of Gujarat. As many as 95 trains will remain cancelled from tomorrow till June 15 due to the effect of Biparjoy: Western Railway | ANI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked officials to "take every possible measure to ensure evacuation of people living in vulnerable locations". He issued the directions at a meeting to review prepardeness for Cyclone Biparjoy. "Ensure maintenance of essential services with preparedness for immediate restoration in event of damage," he told officials.
The Prime Minister's Office issued a statement saying that the Union Home Ministry is reviewing every development concerning Cyclone Biparjoy 24x7. "Twelve NDRF teams have been deployed so far and 15 are on standby," the PMO statement read.
PM Modi chaired a high-level meeting in Delhi, where he and Union Home Minister Amit Shah evaluated the preparedness in dealing with the cyclone's effects before and after landfall. The meeting was also attended by Principal Secretary to Prime Minister P K Mishra, Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba, IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, National Disaster Management Authority member Kamal Kishore, and Earth Sciences Secretary M Ravichandra.
IMD Director General, Mrutyunjay Mohapatra speaks on Cyclone Biparjoy, says, "We have issued an Orange alert for June 14 and a Red alert for June 15 for all districts. From June 15 we will see a landfall in it and will move towards the north-northeast (NNE) direction. We appeal to people to stay at safe locations."
"Cyclone Biparjoy will become an 'extremely severe cyclonic storm' in the next 12 hours. Till June 14, it will move towards north and then towards Saurashtra-Kutch coast, which it will cross by noon on June 15," says IMD scientist Dr Anand Kumar Das.
The NDRF has deployed two teams in addition to the three teams already available in Mumbai as a precautionary measure. It has also moved four other teams to Gujarat. "Our teams in Pune are also ready," the NDRF said in a statement.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a meeting to review the situation related to Cyclone Biparjoy at 1 pm today, news agency ANI reported citing sources.
Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for Saurashtra & Kutch Coasts in view of extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm “Biparjoy” over the east-central and adjoining northeast Arabian Sea.
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in Pakistan has put the authorities concerned on high alert as Cyclone Biparjoy is gaining strength and has now turned into an Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm (ESCS), Pakistan-based Geo News reported. It is likely to affect Sindh's coastal regions on June 13, as reported by the news agency ANI.
The NDMA in its update on Sunday said that the cyclone might intensify in the next 24 hours and is likely to affect the south and south-eastern regions of Sindh on Tuesday. According to NDMA, the cyclone can cause strong winds, torrential rains and floods in coastal regions of the province, according to Geo News report.
High tidal waves were witnessed in Mumbai as cyclone Biparjoy intensified into a severe cyclonic storm, as reported by the news agency ANI.
Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla on Sunday reviewed the preparedness of different wings of the central government and the Gujarat administration to deal with the impending Cyclone Biparjoy, officials said, as reported by the news agency PTI.
Six ships left the port today and 11 more ships will depart tomorrow. Port officials and ship owners have been asked to remain alert. Those staying in low-lying areas of Kandla are being moved to temporary shelters in Gandhidham: Om Prakash, PRO, Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla, Gujarat
Gujarat prepares for impact as cyclone Biparjoy likely to make landfall between Kutch and Pakistan's Karachi
CM Bhupendra Patel visits the State Emergency Operation Center to review the preparedness of coastal districts of the state against possible cyclones. A video conference was held with all the officials of the potentially affected area, ANI reported.
Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm 'Biparjoy' over east central Arabian Sea. Cyclone alert for Saurashtra & Kutch coastal (Yellow message): IMD
High waves are seen in coastal areas ahead of Cyclone Biparjoy
VSCS BIPARJOY intensified into an ESCS at 0530IST today, about 480 km SSW of Porbandar, 530 km SSW of Dwarka and 610 km SSW of Naliya . To cross Saurashtra & Kutch and adj. Pakistan coasts bw Mandvi, Gujarat and Karachi, Pakistan around noon of 15th June as VSCS.
VSVS Biparjoy over eastcentral Arabian Sea at 0230 hours IST of 11th June, 2023 about 510 km south-southwest of Porbandar. To intensify into an ESCS during the next 6 hours. To reach near Pakistan and adjoining Saurashtra & Kutch coasts around afternoon of 15th June, 2023 as a VSCS
National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team deployed at the beach near Jarod village in Vadodara, ahead of the landfall of Cyclone Biparjoy.
VSCS BIPARJOY lay centered at 0830IST of today, near latitude 16.7N and longitude 67.4E, about 700 km WNW of Goa, 620 km WSW of Mumbai, 600 km SSW of Porbandar, and 910 km S of Karachi. To intensify further and move NNE-wards gradually during next 24 hours: IMD tweeted
Navsari district administration restricts people from going on the beach, ANI reported.
Gujarat: High waves are seen at Tithal beach of Valsad ahead of Cyclone Biparjoy. Tithal Beach was closed for tourists as a precautionary measure by the Valsad administration following the cyclone Biparjoy warning
We have warned fishermen not to go into the sea and they all have come back. In Dariya Kanthan village, people will be shifted if needed and shelters have been arranged for them. We have closed Tithal Beach for tourists till June 14: Tehsildar TC Patel, Valsad told ANI.
VSCS BIPARJOY at 2330 hrs IST of 09th June over eastcentral Arabian Sea near lat 16.0N & long 67.4E. Likely to intensify further & move north-northeastwards during next 24hrs, IMD tweeted.
"Biparjoy is away from Indian coasts, therefore there is no direct impact but indirectly squally wind speed will commence near Gujarat coast...We are advising fishermen not to venture into the central Arabian Sea till the 13th & north Arabian Sea till the 15th," says DG IMD, Dr Mrutyunjay Mohapatra (ANI)
A. VSCS BIPARJOY lay centered at 0830 hours IST today, about 820 km WSW of Mumbai, 830 km SSW of Porbandar, and 1120 km S of Karachi. To intensify during next 36 hrs. B. A LPA formed over NE Bay of Bengal off Myanmar coast at 0830IST of today. To become a WML during next 24 hours: IMD
VSCS BIPARJOY lay centered at 0530 hours IST of today, near latitude 14.7N and longitude 66.2E, about 820 km west of Goa, 840 km west-southwest of Mumbai, 850 km south-southwest of Porbandar and 1140 km south of Karachi. To intensify further during next 48 hours: IMD tweeted.
As cyclone 'Biparjoy' headed northwards and remained centred about 900 km south-southwest of Gujarat's coastal Porbandar district, fishermen have been asked to return to the coast from deep sea areas and ports instructed to hoist Distant Warning signal (DW II), said officials on Thursday. (PTI)
Very severe cyclonic storm Biparjoy over east-central Arabian Sea at 23.30 hrs IST of June 8 over about 840 km west-southwest of Goa, 870 km west-southwest of Mumbai. To intensify further gradually during next 36 hrs and move nearly north-northwestwards in next 2 days: IMD
The southwest monsoon which brings rain across Indian subcontinent arrived in Kerala on Thursday, said the IMD. The monsoon arrived seven days late than the usual June 1 onset, it added saying the progress is being monitored.
The IMD says the cyclone is rapidly intensifying into a severe cyclonic storm and will result in a "weak" monsoon over Kerala
As cyclone 'Biparjoy' headed northwards and remained centred about 900 km south-southwest of Gujarat's coastal Porbandar district, fishermen have been called back to the coast and ports have been instructed to hoist Distant Warning signal (DW II), reports PTI.
The India Meteorological Department issues a warning for fishermen for the next five days. Fishermen in Gujarat have been warned not to venture into the Arabian Sea till June 14.
Background
India Monsoon HIGHLIGHTS: Hello and welcome to ABP Live Cyclone Biparjoy live blog. Follow this space for all the latest news and developments on Cyclone Biparjoy and monsoon in India. Cyclone Biparjoy has intensified into a very severe cyclonic storm and will intensify even further in the next 48 hours, said the MeT department on Thursday, adding that the cyclone will move towards northwest India during the next three days.
It also predicted a "mild" monsoon onset over Kerala and "weak" progress beyond the southern peninsula under its influence.
Meteorologists, however, said the cyclone has been impacting the intensity of the monsoon and the onset over Kerala would be "mild", as per a PTI report.
According to the IMD, the cyclone will have an impact on Mumbai, Goa, and Gujarat's coastal district of Porbandar. Fishermen in Gujarat have been warned not to venture into the Arabian Sea till June 14.
Monsoon Arrives In Kerala
On Thursday, the India Meteorological Department declared the onset of monsoon over Kerala after the southwest monsoon reached Indian mainland. The monsoon onset has, however, come a week late this year than the usual onset on June 1. "The southwest monsoon has set in over Kerala today, June 8," the weather agency said in a statement on Thursday.
"The monsoon has advanced into the remaining parts of the south Arabian Sea and some parts of the central Arabian Sea, entire Lakshadweep area, most parts of Kerala, most parts of south Tamil Nadu, the remaining parts of the Comorin area, Gulf of Mannar and some more parts of southwest, central and northeast Bay of Bengal today (Thursday)," the weather department added.
Earlier, it was predicted that the monsoon would arrive on June 4 in Kerala but later Skymet predicted the monsoon to arrive on June 7 with an error margin of three days. With a deviation of 7 days, the southwest monsoon usually sets in Kerala on June 1.
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