IN PHOTOS: Cyclone Biparjoy damages power lines in Kutch, uproots trees

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

Workers remove trees uprooted following the landfall of Cyclone Biparjoy (Pic/PTI)

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

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