Sea conditions to be rough along & off Saurashtra – Kutch coast amid cyclone ‘Biparjoy’

Porbandar: The very severe cyclonic storm “Biparjoy” (pronounced as “Biporjoy”) over east-central Arabian Sea moved nearly northwards with a speed of 7 kmph during the past 6 hours. The storm is located about 600 km south-southwest of Porbandar. All ports in Gujarat have been instructed to hoist a distant warning ( DW II ) signal.

Sea condition is likely to be rough on 10th June and likely to become rough to very rough during 11th to 15 th June along & off Saurashtra & Kutch coasts, said the India Meteorological Department (IMD) bulletin.

According to the bulletin, “Sea surface temperature is around 30-31°C over central and adjoining south Arabian Sea. The cyclonic storm “Biparjoy” is currently in a very favorable environment. Wind shear is moderate over the system area (15-20 knots) and is low (10-15 knots) along the forecast track.”

The latest guidance from various models indicates an initial near northwards movement followed by a gradual north-northwestwards movement towards Pakistan-Saurashtra & Kutch coasts. The landfall point is varying between longitude 64°E-69°E on the 16th.

Considering all the above, Biparjoy is very likely to intensify further and move north-northeastwards gradually during the next 24 hours. Thereafter, it is likely to move gradually north-northwestwards during subsequent 3 days.

Warning for Fishermen and Offshore & Onshore Industries

“Total suspension of fishing operations over Gujarat Coast; Central and adjoining North Arabian sea from 10th June 2023 till 15th June. Fishermen out at open sea are advised to return to the coast.” said the IMD bulletin.

~  Total suspension of fishing operations over

o ** eastcentral and adjoining westcentral Arabian Sea till 15 th June.

o ** north and adjoining central Arabian Sea during 12th -15 th June

~ Fishermen are advised not to venture into:

o ** Central Arabian Sea till 15 th June.

o ** North Arabian Sea during 12th -15 th June.

o ** Along & off Saurashtra & Kutch coasts during 10th to 15 th June.

 ~ Those out at sea are advised to return to coast.

 ~ Judicious regulation of offshore and onshore activities