<p>The cyclonic storm, 'Biparjoy'&nbsp;has developed into an extremely severe cyclonic storm and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted rain in Kerala for the next five days.<br />
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A yellow alert has been issued for Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Malappuram and Kozhikode on June 11 (Sunday) and for Kannur and Kozhikode on June 12.<br />
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With the possibility of wind blowing at a speed of 55 kmph, fishing has been banned across the coasts of Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu till June 15.<br />
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The IMD in an early morning release on Sunday said that the wind speeds will touch 40-50 kmph gusting to 60kmph along and off the Saurashtra coast.<br />
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The winds are likely to increase to 45-55 kmph on Monday and gusting to 65 kmph. The wind speed may touch 50-60 kmph and gusting to 70 kmph, the IMD said in a statement.<br />
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The IMD has also directed those fishermen in the sea to return to the coast and to regulate onshore and offshore activities judicially.<br />
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The IMD in the statement said, "In view of the above, the state governments are advised to keep a close watch, monitor the situation in their areas regularly and take appropriate precautionary measures. District authorities are advised accordingly."<br />
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The cyclonic storm, 'Biparjoy' has developed into an extremely severe cyclonic storm and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted rain in Kerala for the next five days.

The cyclonic storm, 'Biparjoy' has developed into an extremely severe cyclonic storm and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted rain in Kerala for the next five days. A yellow alert has been issued for Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Malappuram and Kozhikode on June 11 (Sunday) and for Kannur and Kozhikode on June 12. With the possibility of wind blowing at a speed of 55 kmph, fishing has been banned across the coasts of Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu till June 15. The IMD in an early morning release on Sunday said that the wind speeds will touch 40-50 kmph gusting to 60kmph along and off the Saurashtra coast. The winds are likely to increase to 45-55 kmph on Monday and gusting to 65 kmph. The wind speed may touch 50-60 kmph and gusting to 70 kmph, the IMD said in a statement. The IMD has also directed those fishermen in the sea to return to the coast and to regulate onshore and offshore activities judicially. The IMD in the statement said, "In view of the above, the state governments are advised to keep a close watch, monitor the situation in their areas regularly and take appropriate precautionary measures. District authorities are advised accordingly." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

IMD predicts heavy rain in Kerala as cyclone Biparjoy intensifies

<p>With Cyclone Biparjoy intensifying, the coastal states of India are taking necessary precautions and bracing themselves for its impact. The authorities are closely monitoring the situation and have deployed response teams to ensure the safety and well-being of the affected regions.</p>

<p>The western states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, and other coastal regions in India are on high alert as meteorologists warn of an intensifying cyclonic storm over the Arabian Sea.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The authorities have instructed fishing communities to suspend operations for the next five days in the eastern and central Arabian Sea, as well as along the Indian Saurashtra and Kutch region, in preparation for Cyclone Biparjoy.</p>

<h2><strong>'Very severe storm'&nbsp;classification</strong></h2>

<p>The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has classified Biparjoy as a "very severe storm."&nbsp;As of 08:30 am IST (0300 GMT) on Saturday, the weather system was located approximately 620 kilometers (385.25 miles) west-southwest of Mumbai, India's financial capital.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The IMD statement on Saturday stated that the storm is expected to further intensify and gradually move north-northeast over the next 24 hours.</p>

<h2><strong>Warnings and precautions</strong></h2>

<p>"It is very likely to intensify further and move north-northeast wards gradually during next 24 hours," the IMD said in a statement on Saturday.</p>

<p>The IMD has issued warnings of heavy rainfall in isolated areas of the state of Kerala and the coastal Karnataka region over the next three days.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The arrival of monsoon rains in Kerala has been delayed due to the formation of Cyclone Biparjoy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In Gujarat, 13 coastal districts, including the South Gujarat, Saurashtra peninsula, and Kutch, have been put on high alert.</p>

<h2><strong>Preparedness measures</strong></h2>

<p>Authorities in Gujarat have assured their readiness to handle any situation. Kamal Dayani, additional chief secretary in the state revenue department, stated that they are fully prepared.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The National Disaster Response Force and State Disaster Response Force teams have been deployed in the districts expected to be affected by the cyclone.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Precautionary measures, such as the removal of unstable structures like hoardings, have been taken, and the electricity department is on standby to address any potential power supply disruptions.</p>

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With Cyclone Biparjoy intensifying, the coastal states of India are taking necessary precautions and bracing themselves for its impact. The authorities are closely monitoring the situation and have deployed response teams to ensure the safety and well-being of the affected regions.

With Cyclone Biparjoy intensifying, the coastal states of India are taking necessary precautions and bracing themselves for its impact. The authorities are closely monitoring the situation and have deployed response teams to ensure the safety and well-being of the affected regions. The western states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, and other coastal regions in India are on high alert as meteorologists warn of an intensifying cyclonic storm over the Arabian Sea. Also Read | World Wealth Report 2023: India's stock market performance has positive outlook amid global decline in HNWIs The authorities have instructed fishing communities to suspend operations for the next five days in the eastern and central Arabian Sea, as well as along the Indian Saurashtra and Kutch region, in preparation for Cyclone Biparjoy. 'Very severe storm' classification The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has classified Biparjoy as a "very severe storm." As of 08:30 am IST (0300 GMT) on Saturday, the weather system was located approximately 620 kilometers (385.25 miles) west-southwest of Mumbai, India's financial capital. Also Read | Who is Aileen Cannon? Trump-appointed judge in classified documents case The IMD statement on Saturday stated that the storm is expected to further intensify and gradually move north-northeast over the next 24 hours. Warnings and precautions "It is very likely to intensify further and move north-northeast wards gradually during next 24 hours," the IMD said in a statement on Saturday. The IMD has issued warnings of heavy rainfall in isolated areas of the state of Kerala and the coastal Karnataka region over the next three days. The arrival of monsoon rains in Kerala has been delayed due to the formation of Cyclone Biparjoy. In Gujarat, 13 coastal districts, including the South Gujarat, Saurashtra peninsula, and Kutch, have been put on high alert. Preparedness measures Authorities in Gujarat have assured their readiness to handle any situation. Kamal Dayani, additional chief secretary in the state revenue department, stated that they are fully prepared. Watch | Exclusive inside view of the INS Hansa Goa, home to a wide-range fleet of Naval aircraft × The National Disaster Response Force and State Disaster Response Force teams have been deployed in the districts expected to be affected by the cyclone. Precautionary measures, such as the removal of unstable structures like hoardings, have been taken, and the electricity department is on standby to address any potential power supply disruptions. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

Cyclone Biparjoy: India's coastal states on high alert as storm intensifies

<p>Cyclone Biparjoy, which was deemed a 'very severe' cyclonic storm, has intensified&nbsp;into an 'extremely severe' cyclonic storm.</p>

<p>However, in a major respite for the populations living along the Arabian sea's coastline in the state of Gujarat, the likely extremely severe cyclonic storm may not hit the Porbandar coast as per the current forecast, according to Indian Meteorological Department.</p>

<p>In its latest forecast, the IMD said the cyclone will move north-northeastwards gradually during the next 24 hours, before moving north-north-westward during the subsequent three days.</p>

<p>The cyclone is expected to make landfall in Pakistan, near Karachi, according to the latest forecast.<br />
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"Cyclone Biparjoy&nbsp;and is likely to cross Saurashtra-Kutch and adjoining Pakistan coasts around the afternoon of June 15 as a 'very severe cyclonic storm (VSCS)'," the India Meteorological Department said on Sunday.</p>

<p>"VSCS (very severe cyclonic storm) 'Biparjoy' intensified into an ESCS (extremely severe cyclonic storm) at 5:50 am today (Sunday), about 480 km SSW of Porbandar, 530 km SSW of Dwarka and 610 km SSW of Naliya.&nbsp;To cross Saurashtra and Kutch and adjoining Pakistan coasts bw Mandvi, Gujarat and Karachi, Pakistan around noon of June 15 as VSCS (very severe cyclonic storm)," the IMD said in a tweet.<br />
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Meanwhile, in Pakistan,&nbsp;Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered officials to put all emergency measures in place for Cyclone Biparjoy that is likely to cause flooding and rainstorms in low-lying areas of Karachi and Sindh province.<br />
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Pakistan's meteorological agency also issued an alert asking authorities to be prepared for Cyclone Biparjoy.&nbsp;<br />
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Cyclone Biparjoy, which was deemed a 'very severe' cyclonic storm, has intensified into an 'extremely severe' cyclonic storm. However, in a major respite for the populations living along the Arabian sea's coastline in the state of Gujarat, the likely extremely severe cyclonic storm may not hit the Porbandar coast as per the current forecast, according to Indian Meteorological Department.

Cyclone Biparjoy, which was deemed a 'very severe' cyclonic storm, has intensified into an 'extremely severe' cyclonic storm. However, in a major respite for the populations living along the Arabian sea's coastline in the state of Gujarat, the likely extremely severe cyclonic storm may not hit the Porbandar coast as per the current forecast, according to Indian Meteorological Department. In its latest forecast, the IMD said the cyclone will move north-northeastwards gradually during the next 24 hours, before moving north-north-westward during the subsequent three days. The cyclone is expected to make landfall in Pakistan, near Karachi, according to the latest forecast. "Cyclone Biparjoy and is likely to cross Saurashtra-Kutch and adjoining Pakistan coasts around the afternoon of June 15 as a 'very severe cyclonic storm (VSCS)'," the India Meteorological Department said on Sunday. "VSCS (very severe cyclonic storm) 'Biparjoy' intensified into an ESCS (extremely severe cyclonic storm) at 5:50 am today (Sunday), about 480 km SSW of Porbandar, 530 km SSW of Dwarka and 610 km SSW of Naliya. To cross Saurashtra and Kutch and adjoining Pakistan coasts bw Mandvi, Gujarat and Karachi, Pakistan around noon of June 15 as VSCS (very severe cyclonic storm)," the IMD said in a tweet. Meanwhile, in Pakistan, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered officials to put all emergency measures in place for Cyclone Biparjoy that is likely to cause flooding and rainstorms in low-lying areas of Karachi and Sindh province. Pakistan's meteorological agency also issued an alert asking authorities to be prepared for Cyclone Biparjoy. Earlier, experts had predicted that the cyclone would spare Pakistan from any devastation and would only cause strong winds accompanied by rain in the coastal areas. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Cyclone Biparjoy turns 'extremely severe'; India's Gujarat, Maharashtra on alert, Pakistan to be worst hit