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In 10 Points: Biparjoy landfall; evacuation along Gujarat coasts, and more
Updated On: 12 June, 2023 02:55 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ahead of cyclone Biparjoy`s landfall, authorities in coastal districts of Gujarat have initiated evacuations to move people residing in areas vulnerable to the cyclone to safer locations. In coastal Devbhumi Dwarka, around 1,300 individuals have already been shifted to secure places to protect them from potential harm
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The cyclonic storm is expected to have a maximum sustained wind speed of 125-135 kilometers per hour (kmph), gusting up to 150 kmph during the landfall. Pic/PTI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting to assess the situation regarding Cyclone Biparjoy, which is expected to make landfall along the Saurashtra-Kutch coasts as a very severe cyclonic storm. Fishing activities have been suspended, and authorities are evacuating people from districts along the sea. The India Meteorological Department has issued warnings of heavy rainfall, strong winds, and storm surges. The state government and central authorities are taking necessary measures to ensure the safety of the affected areas.
In 10 points, here is what we know so far:
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