Dwarka: With extreme cyclonic storm ‘Biparjoy’ more likely to make landfall within the night and stated to be approaching the coastal area of Gujarat, the authorities have closed two well-known temples – the Dwarkadhish Temple in Devbhumi Dwarka and Somnath Mahadev Temple in Gir – for devotees on Thursday. Along with the Dwarkadhish Temple, the Dwarka Bazaar can even stay closed. However, the temple routine will proceed as it’s. There will probably be morning pooja, bhog and aarti in the course of the daytime and the stay darshan is accessible by the Dwarkadhish Temple official web site and can proceed all through the day, stated Malay Pandya, priest of Dwarkadhish Temple.
Cyclone Biparjoy To Make Landfall At Jakhau Port In Evening
Cyclone Biparjoy is anticipated to make landfall close to the Jakhau coast, Gujarat between 5-6 PM this night and can traverse all alongside the Rann of Kutch as much as Rajasthan. As per India Meteorological Department (IMD), VSCS (very extreme cyclonic storm) Biparjoy is to cross Saurashtra and Kutch and adjoining Pakistan coasts between Mandvi and Karachi close to Jakhau Port by right this moment night.
“VSCS Biparjoy over Northeast Arabian Sea at 0230 hours IST of 15th June 2023 about 200 km west-southwest of Jakhau Port (Gujarat). To cross Saurashtra & Kutch and adjoining Pakistan coasts between Mandvi and Karachi near Jakhau Port by the evening of 15th June as a VSVS,” tweeted IMD.
Thousands Of People Evacuated
As Cyclone Biparjoy is lower than 200 kilometres from the Gujarat coast and more likely to make landfall within the night, together with the anticipated heavy rain and storm surge, the state administration has evacuated greater than 74,000 folks dwelling in weak areas. The administration has shifted folks from practically 120 villages situated between zero and 10 km from the seashore within the Kutch district.
Gujarat well being minister Rushikesh Patel stated 72 villages are situated between zero and 5 km from the coast within the Kutch district, whereas 48 others sit between 5 km and 10 km from the shore. “We have evacuated around 40,000 people from these coastal villages,” the minister stated.
So far 74,345 folks have been moved to momentary shelters in eight coastal districts of Kutch, Jamnagar, Morbi, Rajkot, Devbhumi Dwarka, Junagadh, Porbandar and Gir Somnath, the federal government stated.
NDRF, SDRF, Rescue Teams On Standby
As per the federal government, 15 groups of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), 12 groups of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), 115 groups of the state highway and constructing division and 397 groups of the state electrical energy division have been deployed in several coastal districts. Apart from native administration and police, 4 groups of NDRF and 5 groups of SDRF, Army, Coast Guard and BSF are on standby for rescue and reduction post-cyclone, he stated.
“Elaborate preparations have been made by us for post-cyclone work like restoration of electrical energy infrastructure, cell networks and different infrastructure,” he stated.
High Tide Expected Due To Cyclone: IMD
A storm surge of about 2-3 metres above the astronomical tide is more likely to inundate low-lying areas of the districts which might be more likely to be affected because of the landfall. The tides might rise as much as 3-6 metres in some locations, the IMD has stated. This would be the second cyclone to hit the state in two years after ‘Tauktae’ in May 2021.
Trains Cancelled, Short-Terminated
The Western Railway has stated that 76 trains have been cancelled, 36 short-terminated and 31 short-originated as a precautionary measure to make sure the protection of passengers and practice operations.
BSF On Alert
Meanwhile, Border Security Force (BSF) has made sufficient preparations to fight any challenges arising out of the approaching storm. The Inspector General of BSF Gujarat, Ravi Gandhi visited the coastal areas of Bhuj and took inventory of the preparedness to cope with any scenario.
Speaking to ANI, BSF IG Ravi Gandhi stated, “BSF forces are deployed at the international border. As per the IMD assessment, the concerned area is from Mandvi to Karachi. Our forces are alert with full preparation. We are helping people who are approaching us with any concerns. We are also in contact with other security forces like NDRF”.
The cyclone is predicted to cross by all alongside the Indo-Pak worldwide border. Besides guarding the worldwide border, BSF has swiftly mobilised requisite sources for rescue operations.
