Cyclone Biparjoy Highlights: Gujarat's TATS Mains exams postponed as Biparjoy approaches

Indian Navy has announced how it has prepared for the cyclone. An Akashvani tower was felled as a precautionary measure ahead of Cyclone Biparjoy's landfall. As the cyclone barrels towards the Kutch coast in Gujarat, the government said they have so far evacuated nearly 50,000 people living near the sea in eight districts of the state. NDRF has deployed 18 teams, along with 13 SDRF teams ahead of landfall. Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel held a review meeting in Gandhinagar to take stock of preparedness. Districts of Kutch, Devbhumi Dwarka and Jamnagar are likely to be affected the most and an 'orange' alert is in effect for the state's Saurashtra and Kutch coasts. 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!

The trajectory of Cyclone Biparjoy has been captured on camera

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Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel has held a review meeting in Gandhinagar, over preparedness for cyclone 'Biparjoy'.

Gujarat's TATS Mains exams postponed as Cyclone Biparjoy approaches

Here's how the Indian Navy has prepared itself before Cyclone Biparjoy makes landfall

1. Four IN ships with HADR bricks embarked are on standby at short notice.

2. Five relief teams each at Porbandar and Okha and 15 relief teams at Valsura are standby for rendering assistance to civil authorities.

3. Helos at INS Hansa in Goa and INS Shikra on Mumbai are ready for embarkation/ ferry to Gujarat.

4. P8i and Dornier aircraft ex-Hansa, Goa are standby for aerial recce and transportation of relief material and personnel.

5. Additional HADR stores and equipment are kept standby for embarkation at short notice.

6. HQWNC and area headquarters are maintaining close liaison with state government/ civil authorities for providing assistance in event of any contingency.

Effects of Cyclone Biparjoy are being felt in parts of Gujarat. Heavy rainfall is being witnessed inOkhamandal'sMithapur area.

An Akashvani tower was dismantled as a precautionary measure in Gujarat's Dwarka before Cyclone Biparjoy makes landfall

Astronaut shares pictures of Cyclone Biparjoy from the International Space Station

Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik creates a sand sculpture on CycloneBiparjoywith a message ‘Don’t panic, stay safe’, at Puri beach. Credit: PTI Photo

High waves crash against shops near the shore ahead of the landfall of Cyclone Biparjoy in Mumbai. Credit: PTI Photo

Sarbananda Sonowal meets senior officials of ports, waterways, and also officials of the Gujarat government ahead of Cyclone Biparjoy's landfall

Amit Shah's public meeting in Telengana's Khammam postponed due to cyclone fears

Biparjoy to hit Haryana after making landfall in Rajasthan

"After crossing Kutch, Saurashtra, the effect of Cyclone Biparjoy will be visible in South Rajasthan on June 16. Under its influence, there will be rains in South Haryana on June 17, 18 and 19, but by then the speed of the cyclone will be very low," saidDr. Manmohan Singh, Director, IMD, Chandigarh.

Effects of Cyclone Biparjoy being felt in Kutch

Cyclone Biparjoy to move towards Rajasthan by noon of June 16

"Winds can blow at a speed of 50-60 kilometers per hour. This cyclone will weaken in the next 6-12 hours. There is a possibility of heavy rain on the 16th. There will be a possibility of heavy rains on June 17 as well. Rains likely to reduce on June 18,' saysRadheshyam Sharma, Director Meteorological Centre, Jaipur.

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Humanity prevails in times of despair: Food packets being made ready in Gurdwara Lakhpat Sahib. These packets will be distributed in the nearby villages which are on alert due to the Biparjoy Cyclone in Kutch

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The BSF is providing shelter to people in the border villages of Kutch before Cyclone Biparjoy makes landfall

BSF Inspector Jai Prakash said, "We have made all the preparations, have shifted the people from nearby areas here. We have made arrangements for their food and drink. We will also protect the people along the border from storms."

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says that the Army is prepared to provide every assistance required during Cyclone Biparjoy

The union minister also said that he has had a word with all three Service Chiefs regarding the preparedness before the cylone makes landfall.

(Source: Times of India)

Residents of Salaya village in Mandvi being evacuated ahead of cyclone's landfall

NDRF personnel at Mandvi beach ahead of the landfall of Cyclone Biparjoy, in Kutch district. Credit: PTI Photo

69 trains cancelled, 33 trains short-terminated, 27 trains short-originated in the wake of Cyclone Biparjoy

Visuals of NDRF deployment at Mandvi Beach in Gujarat's Kutch ahead of expected landfall of Cyclone Biparjoy

NDRF deploys 18 teams, along with 13 SDRF teams in Gujarat ahead of cyclone's landfall

Cyclone has slowed down, indicating that direction of movement will change, says IMD DG Mrutyunjay Mohapatra

Gujarat HM Harsh Sanghavi meets NDRF team in Dwarka to review preparedness for Cyclone Biparjoy

Wind speed of 125-135 kmph gusting to 150 kmph expected during cyclone's landfall

High waves crash against shops near the shore ahead of the landfall of Cyclone Biparjoy, in Mumbai. Credit: PTI Photo

Mandvi witnesses rough sea conditions, strong winds as impact of Cyclone Biparjoy

In Dwarka, more than 20 electric poles uprooted, kutcha houses damaged, says Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Cyclone Biparjoy

Mandvi beach in Kachchh wears deserted look as all activities suspended in the wake of Cyclone Biparjoy

SDRF gears up for Cyclone Biparjoy in Gujarat's Naliya

Villagers use a tractor trolley to evacuate as part of precautionary measures ahead of the landfall of Cyclone Biparjoy, in Kutch district. Credit: PTI Photo

Pakistan to evacuate around 100,000 people as Cyclone Biparjoy intensifies

Pakistan will evacuate around 100,000 people as part of its efforts to ensure the safety of those living in the country's coastal area as cyclone Biparjoy is intensifying, according to National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) chairman Inam Haider Malik.

IMD issues heavy rainfall warning, 67 trains cancelled in the wake of Cyclone Biparjoy

As the extremely severe cyclonic storm Biparjoy is expected to make landfall in Gujarat on Thursday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for rainfall for the Saurashtra-Kutch regions until Friday and advised fishermen not to venture to the sea.

Cyclone has moved in westward direction, not likely to make landfall in Dwarka, says Parth Talsani, SDM Dwarka

A man walks through strong winds at Mandvi beach ahead of the landfall of Cyclone Biparjoy in Kutch district. Credit: PTI Photo

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel holds review meeting in Gandhinagar over preparedness for Cyclone Biparjoy

People evacuated from Kandla port taking shelter inside a multipurpose hall ahead of the landfall of Cyclone Biparjoy. Credit: Reuters Photo

High tides seen at Marine Drive in Mumbai as Cyclone Biparjoy nears

Trees uprooted, traffic disrupted after heavy rainfall in Porbandar, triggered by Cyclone Biparjoy

High-speed winds triggered by Cyclone Biparjoy lash Mandvi Beach in Kutch

Relay tower declared unsafe demolished in Gujarat in view of Cyclone Biparjoy

People gather near the rising waves, before the arrival of the cyclonic storm,Biparjoy, over the Arabian Sea, at Clifton Beach, in Karachi, Pakistan.Credit: Reuters Photo

Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik creates a sand sculpture on Cyclone Biparjoy with the message ‘Don’t panic, stay safe’ at Puri beach.

Indian Army soldiers stand before leaving for Kandla port to carry out an evacuation operation ahead of the landfall of the cyclonic storm Biparjoy in Bhuj.

Cyclone Biparjoy: 37,800 people evacuated from coastal areas in Gujarat

As Cyclone Biparjoy barrels towards the Kutch coast in Gujarat, the government said they have so far evacuated nearly 37,800 people living near the sea in eight districts of the state.Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel visited the state government’s emergency operations centre on Tuesday night for a review of the preparedness.

Large number of boats seen at Jakhau Port as fishing suspended in the wake of Cyclone Biparjoy

Amreli police delivers essential items including vegetables, milk to villagers of Shiyalbet in Gujarat

Residents of Gujarat's coastal areas being shifted to shelters as Cyclone Biparjoy intensifies

High tidal waves hit Gujarat as Cyclone Biparjoy intensifies

High tide triggered by Cyclone Biparjoy hits Marine Drive in Mumbai

Fishing suspended in the wake of Cyclone Biparjoy