Cyclonic storm Biparjoy: IMD has issued weather warnings for several states and union territories including Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Goa, Lakshadweep, etc.

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Cyclone Biparjoy Live Updates: Precautionary steps are being taken in view of the threat of powerful cyclone Biparjoy near Jakhau port in Kutch, Gujarat. On Tuesday, 30,000 people were shifted to temporary shelters from the coastal areas. Orange alert has been issued for June 14 and red alert for June 15 in all the districts of Gujarat.

Weather warnings

Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued weather warnings for several states and union territories including Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Goa, Lakshadweep, etc. The ports are closed till June 16 and ships are anchored. Due to the approaching cyclone, the weather has turned bad with extremely heavy rainfall and strong winds in the region.

Preparedness at coastal areas

In view of Cyclone Biparajoy, the Central and State Ministers on Tuesday reviewed the preparedness at various levels. Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday reviewed the preparedness for cyclone ‘Biparjoy’ in the national capital and directed all stakeholders and officials to ensure ‘zero casualties’ and minimize possible damage.

Cyclone Biparjoy intensifies

Gujarat witnessed high tide this morning as Cyclone Biparjoy intensified into a severe cyclonic storm.

Coastal areas of Gujarat were evacuated

Residents of coastal areas in Gujarat were shifted to shelters as Cyclone ‘Biporjoy’ intensifies further.

17 NDRF teams deployed across Gujarat

A total of 17 NDRF (National Disaster Response Force) teams have been deployed, including four in Kutch, three each in Dwarka and Rajkot, two in Jamnagar and one in Porbandar, as Cyclone Biparjoy is about to pass through the coastal areas of Gujarat.

Emergency meeting

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel is scheduled to visit the State Emergency Services Control Room at 10 am today. Amreli police delivered essential items including vegetables and milk to villagers of Sialbet in Jaffrabad, Gujarat.

School closed in Gujarat

A two-day holiday has been declared for schools in Kutch, Porbandar, Amreli, Gir Somnath and Dwarka districts of Gujarat. Cyclone Biparajoy is going to pass through the coastal areas of Porbandar and Dwarka in the state today.

Evacuation from coastal areas in Gujarat

The government said that they have so far evacuated around 37,800 people living near the sea in eight districts of the state. The IMD has said that the cyclone has extensive damaging potential and is likely to affect Kutch, Devbhoomi Dwarka and Jamnagar districts the most.