Cyclone Biporjoy: Kutch and Saurashtra on red alert as cyclone to make massive impact today

Cyclone Biporjoy: Kutch and Saurashtra on red alert as cyclone to make massive impact today

Cyclone Biparjoy heads towards Gujarat, Mumbai coastline; landfall expected between 4 to 8 pm today, says IMD

The Gujarat government evacuated more than 74,000 people from eight coastal districts, including 35,822 along the coast of Kutch district, issued prohibitory orders, shut down public transport and advised people to stay inside as Cyclone Biparjoy is expected to make landfall in Gujarat at 5 p.m. today.

Storm in Gujarat and Mumbai intensifies as cyclone Biparjoy heads to make landfall on the coasts of the two states. The cyclone will be through by tonight and its effects will significantly subside by June 16, IMD DG Mrutyunjay Mohapatra told Times Now. Red alert issued in 7 districts of Gujarat. So far over 74,000 people evacuated to safe zones. 76 trains cancelled and 36 trains short terminated.