The Gujarat government has initiated rescue and relief operations following the Cyclone Biparjoy. Gujarat Chief Secretary Raj Kumar held a video conference with district officials to coordinate rescue efforts through the coastal area surveillance system. Impacted areas are expected to experience heavy rainfall and winds exceeding 125 km/ph on June 14 and 15. Starting June 13, residents within 0 to 5 km from the coastline will be evacuated to safer places while those between 5 to 10 km will be relocated to secure locations. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams have been deployed to aid in the rescue operations. Approximately 24,000 boats have been safely secured at designated locations.
Following the cyclone, the Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Limited (PGVCL) teams, power pole experts, and necessary equipment from the Forest Department and Road and Building Department will restore electricity services. The Public Works Department has collaborated with the Forest Department to clear roads and ensure necessary facilities are in place.
Kutch district is projected to experience landfall, and residents within 0 to 5 km of the coastline will be relocated to safer locations. Relief Commissioner Alok Kumar Pandey highlighted the state’s commitment to safety, ensuring the safety of vulnerable groups such as children, pregnant women, and the elderly. Pandey also highlighted the meticulous preparations undertaken by the district administration to execute rescue and relief operations promptly.
The state government is prepared to extend immediate assistance and support to the district administration in their rescue and relief operations. Officials cautioned that heavy rainfall and winds exceeding 125 km/ph are expected in affected districts on June 14 and 15. The Saurashtra region, closer to the coastal line, is already experiencing cyclonic impact with extreme rainfall and heavy wind.
Several trees have fallen due to extreme rainfall and wind in Devbhoomi Dwarka, Khambhalia, and Kutch areas. Extreme waters have flown on the popular bridge in Devbhoomi Dwarka, and a few commuters were stuck in this situation. The government has prioritized the safety of citizens in the cyclone-affected regions and is taking all necessary steps to prevent loss of life and property damage.
