Cyclone Biparjoy is moving closer to the Indian shores and it is expected that it is prepared for landfall on 15th June.
Warning By the IMD
As the Cyclone is surging, The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a warning in the following areas, which include the coastal areas of Gujarat, the low-lying areas of Kachchh, Devbhumi Dwarka, Porbandar, Jamnagar and Morbi districts. The areas are under the threat of being inundated by cyclone Biparjoy. Experts have stated that the cyclone’s intensity has weakened but have still warned that it may pick up its pace again to cause severe destruction.
The destruction expected to be caused
According to the updates by the Meteorological Department, The conditions along the sea coast of Kutch and Saurashtra are expected to be rough till the evening of Wednesday.
The damage expected includes extensive damage to houses in Kachchh, Devbhumi Dwarka, Porbandar, Jamnagar, Morbi, Junagarh and Rajkot districts. Damage to power and communication poles may hamper electricity across the area.
The Dwarkadeesh Temple has been closed Along with the schools and colleges for the next seven days. The people of the coastal areas are warned to stay indoors.
The cyclone is expected to effect other states such as Kerela,Maharashtra,Goa and Karnataka.
Evacuation of more than 50000 people.
With the Cyclone is approaching the coast of Gujrat more than 50000 people have been evacuated and moved to a safer place for the timebeing. Massive operation has been conducted by the disaster management team to succesfully execute the operation to minimize damage to life and property.
Some trains that stand cancelled amidst the cyclone:
Bandra Terminus – Bhuj AC Superfast Express
Rajkot – Okha Unreserved Special (Daily)
Veraval – Okha Express
Delhi Sarai Rohilla – Okha Special
Bhavnagar Terminus – Okha Express
Veraval – Ahmedabad Intercity
Bhanvad – Porbandar Express
Porbandar – Kanalus Special
Porbandar – Bhaunra Express
Rajkot – Porbandar Special
Porbandar Rajkot Special
Porbandar – Shalimar Superfast Express
Jodhpur – Gandhidham Express
Gandhidham – Jodhpur Express
Rajkot – Porbandar Express
Porbandar – Rajkot Express
Bhuj – Palanpur SF ExpressVadodara – Jamnagar Superfast Intercity
Jamnagar – Vadodara Superfast Intercity