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Cyclone Biparjoy to Reach Saurashtra and Kutch by Evening; Horrific Visuals on Twitter

Cyclone Biparjoy can reach Saurashtra and Kutch Gujarat by the evening today, said IMD. Gujarat and Mumbai have been severely affected by this very intense catastrophic cyclone.

Updated on: 15 June, 2023 12:59 PM IST By: Aysha Anam
Cyclone Biparjoy destroys Gujarat's bridge. (Photo Courtesy: Twitter/@AG_Journalist)

Cyclone Biparjoy tearing the sky in Gujarat's Aravalli district and is all set to reach Saurashtra and Kutch. Cyclone Biparjoy will reach coasts in Pakistan near Jakhau Port between Mandvi and Karachi by the evening today. According to news reports, over 74000 persons have been evacuated from the coastal areas of Gujarat to escape the dire consequences. 

 

The Indian Meteorological Department on Thursday tweeted these latest updates saying, "Cyclone Warning for Saurashtra and Kutch Coasts: RED MESSAGE. VSCS BIPARJOY at 0830IST today near lat 22.6N & long 67.1E, about 170km WSW of Jakhau Port (Gujarat) and 210km West of Devbhumi Dwarka. To cross near Jakhau Port (Gujarat) by the evening of today as VSCS."

Cyclone Biparjoy has created a catastrophic conditions in Gujarat. Gujarat and Mumbai have been severely affected by the cyclone, roads, and light poles, among other losses born by the cities.

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