Train Cancelled: Cyclone Biparjoy Causes Havoc in Coastal Areas of Gujarat and Maharashtra
– Cyclonic storm Biparjoy formed in the Arabian Sea has started showing severe effects in the coastal areas of Gujarat and Maharashtra.
– Meteorologists estimate that this storm will make landfall on June 15, with the speed of the storm expected to blow at 150 kilometers per hour.
– As a precautionary measure, many trains of the Indian Railways have been cancelled, short-terminated, or short-originated.
– Union Home Minister Amit Shah held an emergency meeting on Tuesday to review preparations for Cyclone Biparjoy, attended virtually by Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel and MPs from 8 districts potentially affected by this cyclone.
– IMD has warned of heavy to very heavy rains, with winds blowing at a speed of 145 kilometers per hour on June 15, causing widespread damage to standing crops, homes, roads, power and communication poles, and flooding evacuation routes.
The cyclonic storm Biparjoy formed in the Arabian Sea has started showing severe effects in the coastal areas of Gujarat and Maharashtra. Strong winds are blowing in many areas, including Mumbai in Maharashtra, while it is raining heavily with strong wind in many cities of Gujarat. High tide is coming in Kutch, Devbhoomi Dwarka, Jamnagar. As the time is passing, the wind speed is also increasing. Meteorologists estimate that this storm will make landfall on June 15 with the speed of the storm expected to blow at 150 kilometers per hour. In view of the magnitude of the storm, many trains of the Indian Railways have been cancelled, short-terminated, or short-originated.
Western Railway’s CPRO Sumit Thakur said that 69 people lost their lives due to the Biparjoy Cyclone. 69 trains have been cancelled, 32 trains have been short-terminated, and 26 trains will be short-originated as a precautionary measure in view of passenger safety and train operations with regard to the onset of Cyclone Biparjoy.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday held a review meeting regarding preparations for Cyclone Biparjoy. Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel and MPs from 8 districts potentially affected by this cyclone also attended the meeting virtually.
IMD has warned of heavy to very heavy rains, with winds blowing at a speed of 145 kilometers per hour on June 15, in Kutch, Devbhoomi Dwarka, Jamnagar, Rajkot, Morbi, and Junagadh districts in Gujarat. This can cause widespread damage to standing crops, homes, roads, power and communication poles, and flooding evacuation routes. It is important to take precautions and stay safe during this cyclonic storm.
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