Pakistan Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Sherry Rehman on Thursday said Cyclone Biparjoy has "slowed down" and will not make landfall before nightfall now, Dawn reported.
Expressing deep concern over the safety and security of the various reporters, cameramen, and other personnel of the various media organisations, especially the private TV channels covering the cyclone "Biparjoy," the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has on Thursday issued an advi
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel held a review meeting at the State Emergency Operation Center in Gandhinagar on Thursday morning regarding Cyclone Biparjoy.
"We are closely monitoring the cyclone situation and remain on alert during the forecast period to extend every possible support to the Government of Pakistan," stressed WHO Representative in Pakistan, Dr. Palitha Mahipala.
Ministry of Defence Spokesperson in Gujarat, Wing Commander N Manish on Thursday said that all armed forces, that is the Army, Navy, Air Force and Indian Coast Guard have prepared themselves to provide assistance to the locals in view of Cyclone Biparjoy in Gujarat.
Ahead of Cyclone Biparjoy's landfall, India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday said that the Very Severe Cyclonic Storm (VSCS) can cause severe damage to small structures like thatched houses and uproot trees.
Also, under the influence of the cyclone, high tidal waves hit Gujarat, on Thursday. According to the IMD, VSCS (very severe cyclonic storm) Biparjoy is to cross Saurashtra & Kutch & adjoining Pakistan coasts b/w Mandvi & Karachi near Jakhau Port by the evening of June 15.
In the wake of cyclone 'Biparjoy' approaching Gujarat's coastal areas, Border Security Force (BSF) has made adequate preparations to combat any challenges arising out of the impending severe storm.
As cyclone 'Biparjoy' approaches Gujarat's coastal areas, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the preparedness of the Armed Forces to tackle the storm.