Over 94000 people evacuated as cyclone Biparjoy approaches Gujarat coast: Govt

June 15, 2023
Over 94000 people evacuated as cyclone Biparjoy approaches Gujarat coast: Govt

Gandhinagar: Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel presided over a high-level meeting at the State Emergency Operation Center today to review the administration’s efforts in response to the potential cyclone ‘Biparjoy’ in Gujarat.

During the meeting, the Chief Minister received a comprehensive briefing from officials regarding the administration’s preparedness measures and offered necessary suggestions.

Relief Commissioner Shri Alok Pandey provided updates on the cyclone’s progress, noting that its speed has decreased in recent hours. The Meteorological Department predicts the storm to make landfall on the coast between 9 to 10 PM on Thursday night, with expected wind speeds of 115-125 kmph. While the cyclone’s speed has decreased, precautionary measures and full preparations remain in place to ensure public safety.

The Relief Commissioner highlighted the state government’s emphasis on evacuation, with over 94,000 citizens relocated to safe areas across 8 districts. The breakdown includes 4,864 in Junagadh, 46,823 in Kutch, 9,942 in Jamnagar, 4,379 in Porbandar, 10,749 in Devbhoomi Dwarka, 1,605 in Gir Somnath, 9,243 in Morbi, and 6,822 in Rajkot, totaling 94,427 individuals.

As the storm approaches the coast, wind speed and rainfall are expected to increase. The Meteorological Department has predicted heavy to very heavy rain in the affected districts over the next two days, with 2,248 mm of rainfall recorded in the last three days in 55 talukas.

Preparations have been directed in anticipation of heavy rainfall in districts like Banaskantha and Patan, along with precautions to safeguard wildlife and livestock. The water supply department has ensured measures to maintain uninterrupted water supply, including 25 standby generator sets in Kutch, Dwarka, and Jamnagar.

Additionally, teams from the road and building department are equipped with machinery to clear fallen trees and restore roads. Mobile operators have an intracircle roaming facility to prevent disruption of messaging services, and satellite phones and wireless networks are available if needed.

NDRF, SDRF, and police are collaborating to minimize damage, while senior officials, including Chief Secretary and Chief Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Shri Kailasanathan, provided updates on the progress made by their respective departments. DeshGujarat

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