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Cyclone Biparjoy Live Location
Cyclone Biparjoy Live Location: The cyclone is currently located 1161 kilometres southeast of Masirah Island. Recent observations indicate that it has begun to move northeasterly at a speed of 7 kilometres per hour. It is anticipated that the cyclone will reach its maximum intensity with winds reaching around 185 kilometers per hour. As a precautionary measure, warnings have been issued to people residing in coastal areas. The authorities have captured a three-dimensional image of the cyclone’s location, and personnel are actively engaged in monitoring and managing the situation.
Storm Biparjoy is categorised as a tropical storm, with expected wind speeds ranging from 125-135 kmph with gusts exceeding 150 kmph upon impact. The National Disaster Management Authority categorizes cyclones into two main types: extratropical cyclones and tropical cyclones.
Cyclone Biparjoy, Latest Update
• UAE astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi shared several images of Cyclone Biparjoy in the Arabian Sea on his Twitter account.
• The coastal districts of Gujarat are experiencing intense rainfall until June 17, prompting the Chief Minister to lead a meeting to assess the state’s readiness. The Gujarat government intends to evacuate around 55,000 people, with over 47,000 already transported to safe locations.
• Authorities evacuated approximately 30,000 individuals residing in coastal regions and relocated them to temporary shelters in preparation for the anticipated landfall of cyclone Biparjoy near Jakhau port in Gujarat’s Kutch district. The Army, in collaboration with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), is formulating relief strategies for the affected areas.
• The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a storm surge warning for the coastal regions of Gujarat in anticipation of the approaching very severe cyclonic storm, Biparjoy. The IMD has warned that low-lying regions in the districts of Kachchh, Devbhumi Dwarka, Porbandar, Jamnagar, and Morbi are at risk of flooding. Although Biparjoy has decreased slightly from its prior severity, experts have issued a severe warning that it could regain strength and bring enormous havoc in Gujarat via massive storm surges.
Cyclone Biparjoy: India Issues Alerts
Cyclone Biparjoy is a low-pressure area that is currently forming over the Southeast Arabian Sea. It is expected to intensify into a depression in the next 48 hours and may reach cyclonic storm intensity in the subsequent 72 hours. The track of the cyclone is not yet clear, but it is likely to move towards the West Coast of India. Cyclone Biparjoy is the first cyclone to form in the Arabian Sea this season. The monsoon season in India typically begins in June and lasts until September.
The cyclone is expected to bring heavy rains and strong winds to the West Coast of India. The heaviest rains are expected to fall in the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Karnataka. The strong winds could cause power outages and damage to property. People in the affected areas are advised to take precautions and stay safe.
Cyclone Biparjoy: IMD issues alert for fishermen
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has given a notice to all ports in Gujarat, directing them to raise the distant warning (DW II) signal as a deep depression in the Arabian Sea has developed into a cyclonic storm named “Biparjoy.” According to the IMD, the storm has shifted its path to the north, posing significant hazards to coastal communities.
How Cyclone Biparjoy got its name?
The name Biparjoy was given to the cyclone by Bangladesh. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) names tropical cyclones in alphabetical order according to the names submitted by member countries. Bangladesh submitted the name Biparjoy, which means “Disaster” in Bengali.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is closely monitoring the cyclone and will issue advisories as needed. Residents of coastal areas are advised to be prepared for possible flooding and other impacts from the cyclone.
Here are some of the possible impacts of Cyclone Biparjoy:
• Heavy rainfall
• Strong winds
• Storm surge
• Flooding
• Landslides
• Power outages
• Communication disruptions
• Damage to property and infrastructure
Possible route for Cyclone Biparjoy
Cyclone Biparjoy is a low-pressure region across the southeast Arabian Sea as of June 6, 2023. It is projected to become a depression on June 8 then a cyclone on June 9. The cyclone is forecast to move northwards along the west coast of India and make landfall in Gujarat on June 10. After landfall, the cyclone is expected to weaken and move into Pakistan.
The following is a possible route for Cyclone Biparjoy
• June 8: Low-pressure area intensifies into a depression over the southeast Arabian Sea.
• June 9: Depression intensifies into a cyclone over the east-central Arabian Sea.
• June 10: Cyclone makes landfall in Gujarat.
• June 11: Cyclone weakens and moves into Pakistan.
How IMD decide cyclone named?
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) decides cyclone names in a collaborative effort with other countries in the region. Each country in the region produces a list of 13 names, which are then rotated according to a set schedule. The names are chosen to be short, easy to pronounce, and gender-neutral. They are also chosen to be culturally sensitive and not offensive to any group of people.
The IMD uses a six-year cycle for its list of cyclone names. Once a name is used, it is retired and cannot be used again. The current list of cyclone names for the North Indian Ocean is as follows:
• Nisarga (Bangladesh)
• Gati (India)
• Akash (Sri Lanka)
• Gulab (Pakistan)
• Fani (Myanmar)
• Vayu (Thailand)
• Hidimba (Afghanistan)
• Mora (Iran)
• Tauktae (Oman)
• Yaas (Qatar)
How it will impact weather, monsoon in India?
The usual arrival of the southwest monsoon in Kerala on June 1, with a standard deviation of around seven days, has been delayed due to a low-pressure system in the Arabian Sea. Scientists, however, emphasise that this delay does not necessarily imply that the monsoon would be late in other parts of the country, nor does it alter overall rainfall over the season.
The Meteorological Department has stated that the cyclonic storm will significantly impact the progression of the monsoon towards the Kerala coast. Currently, no specific date has been provided for the monsoon’s arrival in Kerala. The private weather forecasting agency, Skymet Weather, suggests that it may occur on either June 8 or June 9, but with a relatively gentle and subdued onset.
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