As Cyclone Biparjoy gets stronger, the coastal areas of Gujarat and Mumbai are highly alert.The twister was supposed to make landfall in Gujarat on Thursday, June 15, and could carry weighty downpours and solid breezes to the district. The Saurashtra and Kutch coasts of Gujarat are under a red alert from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), whereas Mumbai and Thane are under a yellow alert. In these areas, the IMD issued a warning about heavy to very heavy rains and strong winds of up to 150 km/h.
The Maharashtra government has proactively begun clearing individuals from the beachfront areas of Mumbai and Thane. In these areas, the state government has set up 1,000 relief camps and is feeding and watering the people who have been evacuated.Ships and aircraft from the Indian Navy have been sent to aid in the rescue and relief efforts. A control room has also been set up by the Navy to oversee rescue and relief efforts, and people have been urged to remain calm and cooperate with government authorities. In addition, the government stated that all measures are being taken to guarantee people’s safety.
Impact of Cyclone Biparjoy
The effect of Typhoon Biparjoy is thought to be critical in the coastal areas of Gujarat and Maharashtra. These areas may experience flooding, landslides, and power outages because of the cyclone’s anticipated heavy rain and strong winds.
The twister is expected to upset transportation and correspondence in the impacted regions. People have been urged by the government to prepare for power outages and to stock up on food and water.
