Cyclone Biparjoy

A low-pressure area over the southeast and southwest Arabian Sea has developed into a depression and is expected to intensify into a cyclonic storm by October 21 morning, the IMD had said in a statement earlier.

Monsoon arrives in Delhi and Mumbai together for the first time in 62 years

The monsoon on Sunday covered both Delhi and Mumbai together for the first time since June 21, 1961

Cyclone Biparjoy brings heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in some states: See Pics

Parts of North Gujarat have received extremely heavy rainfall on June 18 even as the intensity of cyclone Biparjoy has reduced from "very severe cyclonic storm" to a "depression".

Cyclone Biparjoy: Flood-like situation in Rajasthan's three districts after heavy rainfall

Officials said the Amry and the National Disaster Response Force have been requested to remain on standby in case of any eventuality.

Biparjoy aftermath: Amit Shah conducts aerial survey of affected areas in Kutch

Amit Shah landed at Kutch district headquarters Bhuj in a chopper and conducted an aerial survey of Jakhau, which bore the brunt of the powerful cyclone on Thursday night.

Irdai directs insurers to fast-track claim settlement process due to Biparjoy

The regulator has asked the insurers to mobilise all resources to ensure immediate service response

Home Minister Amit Shah to visit cyclone-affected areas of Gujarat

Shah will first conduct an aerial survey of the affected areas and then go to Jakhau port in Kutch, and Mandvi.

Cyclone Biparjoy adversely impacts APM Terminals Pipavav Port

The port also said it is commencing certain landside operations with immediate effect following a considerable improvement in the weather conditions around the facility.

PowerWatch | Power demand declines as cyclone Biparjoy triggers heavy rain

While power has been cut in more than 1,000 villages in Gujarat and some parts of Rajasthan owing to cyclone Biparjoy, several other parts of the country like Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Assam and West Bengal began facing power cuts due to rotational load shedding

Rain in parts of Delhi due to Cyclone Biparjoy

The pre-monsoon rain came under the influence of Cyclone Biparjoy and a western disturbance active over the northwest Himalayan region, inundating low-lying areas of the city and disrupting traffic flow.

Cyclone Biparjoy Updates: 22 Injured, Trees Uprooted In Gujarat | Mumbai, Rajasthan On Alert

Cyclone Biparjoy Updates: At least 22 people were injured after Cyclone Biparjoy made landfall on the Gujarat coast. Teams of NDRF are at the spot carrying rescue and restoration operations. Mumbai and Rajasthan are on alert now. The cyclone has uprooted trees and electric poles in the region. IMD said that heavy rains will continue for another 24-48 hours. Watch!

Rainfall Roulette: El Niño and Arabian Sea cyclone fuel a bearish monsoon

Even though the monsoon may pick up its bullish spirit by the end of June, as per forecasts, the prognosis for the long-term is worrying. Warming of oceans is producing more cyclones like Biparjoy closer to monsoon onset, interfering with the progression and distribution of the rains. It is a disquieting prospect for Indian agriculture

Cyclone Biparjoy wreaks havoc in Gujarat before weakening into cyclone storm: See Pics

Cyclone Biparjoy unleashed destructive wind speeds of up to 140 kmph and incessant rains as trees and electricity poles were uprooted, while seawater entered villages located in low-lying areas.

Cyclone Biparjoy Live: Rain hampers restoration work in Kutch, Rajasthan braces for heavy downpour

Cyclone Biparjoy Live: Nearly 1,100 villages and scores of towns in Saurashtra and Kutch regions of Gujarat are without power after cyclone Biparjoy uprooted electricity poles, snapped power conductors and grounded power transformers during its landfall on Thursday night.

Cyclone Biparjoy live updates: Biparjoy to weaken around noon, reach Rajasthan

Cyclone Biparjoy Live:Heavy rain coupled with gusty winds by Biparjoy brought down over 500 trees and electric poles at various places in Gujarat, snapping power supply to nearly 900 officials, according to state officials. A cattle-rearer and his son died while trying to save their goats stuck in Bhavnagar. Around 99 trains originating or terminating in Gujarat will remain cancelled or short-terminated. 22 people got injured and as many as 23 animals died.

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Biparjoy Explained: Cyclones on the rise in the Arabian Sea, what does it mean for India?

Biparjoy, which made a landfall on Gujarat's coastal areas on Thursday, is the latest example of how high sea-surface temperatures are making cyclones more frequent and severe off the country’s west coast.

Cyclone Biparjoy makes landfall in Gujarat; strong winds, rains in Kutch & Saurashtra

Strong winds and heavy rains battered Kutch and Saurashtra coasts as hundreds of personnel from disaster management agencies and other departments remained on high alert for relief and rescue operations

'Wall cloud' region of cyclone Biparjoy touches Saurashtra, landfall by evening: IMD

The authorities have already shifted more than 94,000 persons in eight coastal districts of Gujarat to temporary shelters.

Cyclone Biparjoy: Here is how cyclones get their names

In an attempt to make enhancements with respect to tracking and communicating these cyclonic systems, many meteorological organisations follow a systematic naming convention.

Cyclone Biparjoy intensifies, approaches Gujarat coast; Army and Navy prepare for relief operations

IMD has issued a red alert for Gujarat’s Saurashtra and Kutch coasts and an orange alert for many districts in Rajasthan as severe rainfall is expected in these regions.

Cyclone Biparjoy: Astronaut Captures Cyclone's Formation Over Arabian Sea From Space | Watch

An astronaut fromUnited Arab Emirates (UAE), Sultan AlNeyadi took to Twitter to share pictures and a video of Cyclone Biparjoy, which he captured from the International Space Station. The pictures came a day after the UAE astronaut shared a video of Cyclone Biparjoy — which is set to make landfall between in Kutch district, Gujarat on Thursday evening. Over 70,000 people have been evacuated and IMD has issued a red alert in the region. Watch to know more!

Cyclone Biparjoy Highlights: Cyclone will turn into a depression by 12 pm on June 16, says NDRF

Cyclone Biparjoy Highlights: The landfall process of the Cyclone Biparjoy has started at the coastal districts of Saurashtra and Kutch. It is a “very severe cyclonic storm” with maximum wind speed reaching up to 150 kilometres per hour. Meanwhile, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel chaired a review meeting at the State Emergency Operation Center in Gandhinagar as the storm neared the state

Cyclone Biparjoy: FM Sitharaman meets top officials of banks, insurance firms to review preparedness

The cyclone is expected to make landfall near Jakhau port on June 15.

Manuskh Mandaviya reviews preparedness measures for cyclone Biparjoy

Categorised as a "very severe cyclonic storm", Biparjoy is expected to make landfall in the Gujarat coast Thursday.