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As cyclone Biparjoy approaches, Gujarat’s Saurashtra and Kutch regions, as well as the neighbouring Pakistan beaches, are on high alert.
The cyclone is expected to make landfall on Thursday evening, bringing potentially damaging winds and heavy rain.
As a precaution, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation will remove hoardings in dangerous areas and trim or chop down trees that may collapse owing to severe rain and wind.
Cyclone Biparjoy is expected to make landfall between Mandvi in Kutch, Gujarat, and Karachi, Pakistan, near the Jakhau port. The cyclone’s landfall is expected to produce high winds of 125-135 kmph with gusts up to 150 kmph, posing a significant hazard to the affected areas.
The continuing rescue operation is divided into two sections. The first phase is prioritizing the protection of people living within 0 to 5 kilometers of the shoreline. The second phase will concentrate on relocating those who live within 5 to 10 kilometers of the coast in order to ensure comprehensive evacuation measures.
People relocating
Gujarat authorities have launched a huge evacuation effort to guarantee the safety of coastal inhabitants. In preparation for the cyclone’s arrival, around 37,800 people have been moved from dangerous regions to temporary shelters. Jakhau port in the Kutch district is one of the regions most likely to be affected.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah presided over a virtual conference to examine the state’s preparedness for the hurricane. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and other senior officials participated in the discussion. Minister Shah emphasised the importance of evacuating residents from vulnerable areas and ensuring essential services remain accessible in these regions.
