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Biparjoy, a powerful cyclone formed in the Arabian Sea, is moving towards Gujarat. In the last 24 hours it has assumed a more ferocious form. It may hit Gujarat coast by June 14-15. Then the administrative system is making all efforts. More than 15 thousand people from Saurashtra-Kutch were shifted to safe places till Monday. While the people living above Sheel Bandar in Junagadh did not support the system and refused to migrate. However, after the report of Divya Bhaskar, the system started running and today the Minister of State Jagdish Panchal went to the spot and explained to the people. After that people were ready to leave the place. More than 500 people who were unwilling to leave their homes were evacuated within 10 hours. Then said, ‘We got an idea of the situation after reading Divya Bhaskar’s reports and we left the house..’
The administration is making all efforts to minimize the loss of life and property in Cyclone Biparjoy. On Monday, the people of Sheel Bandar in Junagadh refused to evacuate and did not support the system. Then after the report presented by Divya Bhaskar, the system started running and today the Minister of State Jagdish Panchal reached the place. Where more than 500 locals were ready to migrate after persuasion. As many as seven pregnant women are also among the displaced.
After Divya Bhaskar’s statement, Minister of State Jagdish Panchal went to the place and explained to the people.
2500 people were evacuated after Divya Bhaskar’s report
In conversation with Divya Bhaskar, the evacuees said, we got an idea of the situation after reading Divya Bhaskar’s reports yesterday. The system was running after the report. The system and the sarpanch of our village worked hard. We are thankful to Divya Bhaskar. So the Minister of State Jagdish Panchal said that people have migrated after persuasion. With the help of local MLAs and leaders, 509 people were evacuated in Junagadh district till yesterday evening. While today approximately 2000 people have been found, about 2500 people have been shifted to the cyclone center. Where all arrangements including water, light and food packets have been made. No damage done yet.
73 pregnant women from coastal villages of Jamnagar were evacuated
Widespread measures are being taken by the Health Branch of Jamnagar in connection with Biparjoy Cyclone. At that time, 73 pregnant women were evacuated from dangerous and dangerous areas near the coast and referred to the nearest health center. Of these 73, 9 pregnant women had successful deliveries at health centers and were provided with safe shelter. More than 10,000 food packets are being prepared by Jamnagar 78 Assembly MLA Rivaba Jadeja. These food packets will be distributed to needy people.
2500 people were safely evacuated in 10 hours.
More than 15 thousand people were shifted to safe place
People have been evacuated from coastal areas in Kutch, Porbandar, Dwarka, Jamnagar, Junagadh and Morbi due to the cyclone. More than 15,000 people have been evacuated from Kutch-Saurashtra till Monday, including 3,000 from 31 villages in Porbandar and more than 1,500 in Dwarka.
Highest Impact in Saurashtra-Kutch: Know Where Rain-Wind Forecast
Chance of rain
- June 13: 2.5 inches to 4.5 inches rain likely in Junagadh, Gir-Somnath, Porbandar, Amreli, Dwarka, Jamnagar and Junagadh districts.
- June 14: 2.5 to 8 inches of rain likely in Junagadh, Porbandar, Dwarka, Rajkot, Jamnagar, Morbi and Kutch districts.
- June 15: Dwarka, Jamnagar and Kutch received more than 8 inches of rain, while Junagadh, Porbandar, Rajkot and Morbi received 2.5 inches to 8 inches.
- June 16: 2.5 to 4.5 inches of rain likely over Kutch and Morbi
wind conditions
- June 13: Wind gusts of 50 to 60 km per hour are expected over Saurashtra and Kutch districts.
- June 14: Wind speed of 65 to 85 kmph is expected in Junagadh, Gir-Somnath, Porbandar, Dwarka, Rajkot, Jamnagar and Kutch districts.
- June 15: Dwarka, Jamnagar and Kutch with a speed of 125 to 150 kmph, Porbandar and Rajkot with a speed of 80 to 100 kmph.
- June 16: Dwarka, Jamnagar, Morbi and Kutch 40 to 60 kmph, while remaining districts of Saurashtra may experience wind speed of 40 to 50 kmph.