Bharat Express

Biparjoy

More than 200 mm of rain may fall in regions where the alert has been issued

After receiving a prompt alert from the IMD regarding the "extensive damaging potential" of the cyclone, authorities quickly ordered the evacuation of approximately one lakh residents of susceptible districts.

Biparjoy is likely to weaken and enter south-western Rajasthan as a depression on June 16, says official

Several districts of Gujarat, including Kutch, Devbhumi Dwarka, Porbandar etc, may face damages on June 15

The IMD issued an advisory in the early hours of June 11 stating that during the day, wind speeds will reach 40-50 kmph with gusts up to 60 kmph along and off the coasts of Saurashtra and Kutch

Tithal Beach has been restricted to tourists as a precautionary measure until June 14

Relief Commissioner Alok Kumar Pandey said the state administration was geared up to deal with potential natural calamities in the monsoon season.