Cyclone Biparjoy which packed high wind speeds and brought heavy rains caused complete disruption of normal life in Gujarat's Kutch district on Thursday as trees were uprooted in large numbers, power failure was reported in many areas, and low-lying areas near the sea were flooded see pics (Photo/PTI)
Updated On: 2023-06-16 11:24 AM IST
Compiled by : Anagha Sawant
Damaged hall in Swaminarayan Temple following the landfall of Cyclone Biparjoy, in Kutch district
NDRF personnel conduct road clearance operation after a tin shade collapsed following the landfall of Cyclone Biparjoy
A total power blackout was witnessed in Mandvi town. Many trees were uprooted on Jakhau-Mandvi road as well as in Mandvi town due to the strong winds. "No casualties have been reported so far," district collector Amit Arora said
Gujarat Minister Harsh Sanghvi interacts with Indian Army personnel during a visit to inspect damages following the landfall of Cyclone Biparjoy
Biparjoy made landfall near Jakhau as a very severe cyclonic storm around 6.30 pm on Thursday with wind speeds of 115 to 125 kmph gusting upto 140 kmph. The entire landfall will be over by midnight, the IMD said