Cyclone Biparjoy Highlights: Aim is to ensure 'zero casualty' and minimize possible damage, says HM Amit Shah in review meeting

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday said that Cyclone Biparjoy has turned from extreme to a 'very severe' cyclonic storm. Amit Shah chaired a review meeting on the preparedness of the cyclone. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has appealed to follow guidelines and stay indoors. Meanwhile, heavy rains lashed several parts of Gujarat's Aravalli under the influence of cyclone. As the cyclone with an extensive damaging potential is likely to make landfall near Jakhau port in Gujarat's Kutch district on Thursday evening, the administration has shifted 21,000 people from different coastal districts to temporary shelters. An 'orange' alert is still in effect for the state's Saurashtra and Kutch coasts. PM Modi, in a high-level meeting chaired on Monday directed officials to ensure safe evacuation of people living in vulnerable locations in the path of the cyclone. That's all for today, for more updates on Cyclone Biparjoy and other news from India and around the world stay tuned to Deccan Herald.

Aim is to ensure 'zero casualty' and minimize possible damage, says HM Amit Shah in review meeting

Our aim is to ensure 'Zero Casualty' and minimize the possible damage. He said that there is a need to act swiftly on the important directions given by PM Modi during a review meeting chaired by him on June 12: Union HM Amit Shah while chairing a meeting

We conducted review meeting with police, Coast Guard, Navy, BSF and other agencies today: Gujarat Home Minister

Gujarat CM Patel appeals people to follow guidelines and stay indoors

I appeal to all to follow the guidelines given by the state govt and the district administration from time to time and stay indoors. If necessary, if anyone has to relocate, cooperate with the administration: CM Bhupendrabhai Patel

Tidal waves lash Gomti Ghat of Dwarka while the sea remains turbulent under influence of cyclonic storm 'Biparjoy'

69 trains have been cancelled, 32 trains have been short-terminated in view of cyclone

Heavy rain lashes several parts of Gujarat's Aravalli district under influence of Cyclone 'Biparjoy'

ICG ALH Dhruv helicopters evacuate 50 personnel off Dwarka coast

No passenger trains are currently operating in the Saurashtra-Kutch region: CPRO, Western Railways

"No passenger trains are currently operating in the Saurashtra-Kutch region. In total, 69 trains have been cancelled and 55 trains have either been short-terminated or short-originated," says Sumit Thakur, CPRO, Western Railways on Cyclone Biparjoy

Focus areas are Kutch & Saurashtra, where there is possibility of landfall of Cyclone Biparjoy: Mohsen Shahedi, DIG Operations, NDRF

Union Home Minister Amit Shah chairs a review meeting on the preparedness for cyclone 'Biparjoy'

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is chairing a review meeting on the preparedness for cyclone 'Biparjoy'

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is chairing a review meeting on the preparedness for cyclone 'Biparjoy'. Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel and MPs from eight likely affected districts in the state, which could be impacted by the cyclone, virtually participate in the meeting.

Heavy rain at Jakhau port ahead of the landfall of Cyclone Biparjoy in Kutch district.

Fishermen family members take shelter at a primary school ahead of landfall of Cyclone Biparjoy, at Jakhau village of Kutch district.

Cyclone Biparjoy to impact 12 Rajasthan districts

The impact of Cyclone Biparjoy will be visible in Rajasthan from June 15, said the Meteorological Centre here on Tuesday.A warning has been issued in this regard, said the weather department. In view of the intensity of the cyclone, the Railways has partially and fully cancelled the operation of more than a dozen trains going from Rajasthan to Porbandar, Bhuj, Okha, and Gandhidham in Gujarat.

More than 20,000 people from the affected districts evacuated so far: Government of Gujarat

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.

Police personnel restrict visitors entering the sea water at Juhu Beach ahead of Cyclone Biparjoy’s expected landfall in Kutch.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announces three major schemes for disaster management worth over Rs 8,000 crore

A total of Rs 5,000 crores project to expand and modernize fire services in states, Rs 2,500 crores project for the seven most populous metros - Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Pune - to reduce the risk of urban flooding, and Rs 825 crores National Landslide Risk Mitigation Scheme in 17 States and Union Territories for landslide mitigation.

States with nuclear power stations given strict protocol to be followed in case of any emergency situation, says Amit Shah in key meeting

3 to 6 metre-high tidal waves may inundate low-lying areas of Saurashtra, Kutch coasts; evacuation recommended in such areas: IMD

Cyclone Biparjoy may cause extensive damage; Gujarat's Kutch, Devbhumi Dwarka, Jamnagar districts likely to be most impacted, says IMD

Wind speed picking up in Porbandar, Devbhoomi Dwarka districts up to Kachchh

Mansukh Mandaviya visits Bhuj Military Station to review preparedness as Cyclone Biparjoy is expected to cross near Gujarat's Jakhau Port

Strong winds, turbulent sea at Dwarka owing to cyclonic storm Biparjoy

A fisherman colony wears a deserted look ahead of the landfall of Cyclone Biparjoy, at Jakhau port in Kutch district.

All agencies and Disaster management authorities working together to minimise impact of Cyclone Biparjoy, says Union minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya

8000 people evacuated and moved to safer locations in Kachchh, says Union minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya

Cyclone Biparjoy turns to very severe cyclonic storm, says IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday said that Cyclone Biparjoy has turned from extreme to a 'very severe' cyclonic storm and will cross the Jakhau Port in Gujarat by Thursday evening, although an 'orange' alert is still in effect for the state's Saurashtra and Kutch coasts.

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Fishing trollers anchored at Jakhau port ahead of landfall of Cyclone Biparjoy in Kutch district

Amit Shah chairs meeting of Disaster Management ministers of States/Union Territories in the wake of Cyclone Biparjoy

IMD issues orange alert for Saurashtra, Kutch coasts in Gujarat ahead of Cyclone Biparjoy

Amit Shah to chair review meeting on preparedness for Cyclone Biparjoy in Delhi this afternoon

Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya in Kachchh holds a review meeting with all districts of Gujarat on preparedness ahead of Cyclone Biparjoy

All personnel evacuated from jack-up rig 'Key Singapore' operating off Dwarka coast ahead of Cyclone Biparjoy

Police deployed near coast in Gujarat's Navsari ahead of Cyclone Biparjoy

Lifeguards deployed at Mumbai's Juhu Beach ahead of Cyclone Biparjoy

Gujarat to evacuate people living within 10 km from coast as Cyclone Biparjoy nears

As Cyclone Biparjoyapproaches and is likely to make landfall near Jakhau port in the Kutch district off the Gujarat coast, evacuation efforts will pick up on Tuesday, with the government aiming to evacuate people within 10 km from the coast.

Authorities in the coastal districts of Kutch, Porbandar, Devbhumi Dwarka, Jamnagar, Junagadh, and Morbi have started the process of shifting those living near the coastline.

Trucks parked at Gandhidham due to closure of Kandla Port in the wake of Cyclone Biparjoy

High tidal waves seen in Mumbai due to impact of Cyclone Biparjoy in Arabian Sea

Rough sea conditions and strong winds witnessed in Gujarat's Dwarka

National Disaster Response Force personnel brief citizens ahead of CycloneBiparjoy’s landfall, at Mandvi, in Kutch.

Woman killed, husband hurt as tree falls on bike due to strong wind in Gujarat's Rajkot district

A woman was killed and her husband was injured on Monday after a tree fell on their motorcycle on a state highway in Jasdan taluka of Gujarat's Rajkot district due to strong winds, an official said.

The woman, identified as Varsha Bavaliya, was riding pillion on the motorcycle when a tree fell on itdue to strong winds on Kamlapur-Bhadla state highway at around 11:30 am.

Villagers leave Jakhau village during evacuation ahead of Cyclone Biparjoy’s landfall in Kutch district.

High tides crash at the seafront at Colaba, ahead of Cyclone Biparjoy’s landfall in Kutch.

Two of five people who went missing in sea at Juhu Beach in Mumbai rescued

One out of the five died and the search for the remaining two is under way.The incident occurred at Juhu Koliwada in the western suburbs, where a group of five boys, in the age group of 12 to 16 years, ventured into the sea around 5.30 pm.

Authorities have already warned people and fishermen against venturing into the sea because of the rough conditions ahead of the landfall of Cyclone Biparjoy.

High tide hits Marine Drive in Mumbai

Evacuation from villages near Gujarat coast to start today

Authorities will start evacuating people from villages located within 10 km from the coast in Kutch-Saurashtra districts of Gujarat from Tuesday as powerful Cyclone Biparjoyin the Arabian Sea appears set to hit the western state on June 15.

Pakistan govt orders mass evacuation ahead of Cyclone Biparjoy's landfall

The Pakistan authorities on Monday started evacuation efforts to move 80,000 citizens from the low-lying coastal areas in the southern Sindh province as the fast-approaching severe Cyclone Biparjoy is likely to hit the coastline later this week, media reported.

Cyclone Biparjoy likely to enter Rajasthan on June 16, NWR cancels train services

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.

Search ops on for 4 missing boys at Mumbai's Juhu beach

Biparjoy to cross Saurashtra & Kutch near Jakhau Port by evening of June 15: IMD

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 June 15: IMD