The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert for the extremely cyclonic storm, Biparjoy, for Saurashtra and Kutch coasts in the state of Gujarat. Cyclone Biparjoy is projected to move northward until the morning of June 14, before moving north-northeastwards and crossing Saurashtra and Kutch and adjoining Pakistan coasts between Mandvi (Gujarat) and Karachi (Pakistan) around noon of June 15, as a very severe cyclonic storm with maximum sustained wind speeds of 125-135 kmph gusting to 150 kmph.
IMD has also issued heavy rainfall warnings for Gujarat, as Kutch, Devbhumi Dwarka, Porbandar, Jamnagar, Rajkot, Junagarh, and Morbi districts are likely to witness heavy downpours under the influence of Cyclone Biparjoy on June 14. “The intensity of rainfall would increase with heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places and extremely heavy falls at isolated places very likely over Kutch, Devbhumi Dwarka & Jamnagar and heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places over Porbandar, Rajkot, Morbi & Junagarh districts of Saurashtra & Kutch, stated IMD.
IMD also noted that the maximum temperature will gradually fall by 4-6 degrees during the next 4-5 days. The Met Department has issued a warning for fishermen and has advised total suspension of fishing operations over East-Central and adjoining West-Central Arabian Sea until June 15, and north and adjoining central Arabian Sea from June 12 to June 15.
Under the influence of extremely severe cyclonic storms Biparjoy, parts of Western India including Konkan and Goa are likely to witness heavy downpours during the next 24 hours. According to IMD Officials, Biparjoy is not likely to hit Gujarat but pass at a distance of 200 to 300 km from the Porbandar coast.
Overall, heavy rainfall and strong winds are expected in several regions, and the public must remain vigilant to ensure their safety during this period. The relevant authorities continue to monitor the situation and provide updates accordingly.
