Cyclone Biparjoy, meaning "disaster" in Bengali, has weakened from a "very severe" to a "severe" category after making landfall in coastal areas of Gujarat, India. The cyclone has now moved from the sea to land and is centered around Sauarashtra-Kutch, with heavy rains expected in Rajasthan. Fortunately, there have been no reports of loss of human lives in the Kachchh district. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is conducting rescue operations in Gujarat.
As a precautionary measure, the Rajasthan government has deployed eight companies of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and one company of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) in various districts, including Jaipur, Kota, Bharatpur, Udaipur, Ajmer, Jodhpur, and Bikaner. The local administration in the affected districts has also made preparations, such as arranging pumps and deploying civil defense and disaster management teams, in response to the "red" and "orange" alerts issued.
Cyclone Biparjoy is now moving towards Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Pali, and Sirohi in Rajasthan, where heavy rainfall is expected. Additionally, areas such as Rajsamand and Dungarpur may also experience rainfall. Strong winds with speeds of 60 to 70 kilometers per hour are anticipated in the adjacent areas of Jaisalmer, Barmer, Jalore, and Jodhpur. Similar weather conditions are expected in the adjoining areas of Jodhpur, Udaipur, and Ajmer the following day.
In Rajasthan, the districts of Jalore and Barmer are currently experiencing heavy rainfall due to Cyclone Biparjoy. The weather officials have issued a "red" alert for these districts. Jalore has recorded 69 mm of rainfall so far. In Gujarat's Jamnagar, commercial flight operations remain suspended, and the airport has issued a NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) for three days. Flights from Air India and Star Air have been canceled. In conclusion, Cyclone Biparjoy has weakened after making landfall in Gujarat, causing damage to coastal districts. The cyclone is now moving towards Rajasthan, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds to various districts. The local authorities and rescue teams are taking precautionary measures to ensure the safety of residents. Thankfully, no human casualties have been reported in the Kachchh district.
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