The Indian Meteorological Department on Wednesday issued a rainfall warning for 11 Indian states. As per the weather agency, heavy rain is expected to begin in Gujarat today (June 15) due to the red alert that was issued earlier for the Saurashtra and Kutch coasts.&nbsp;

The Twitter post read, “VSCS Biparjoy over the Northeast Arabian Sea at 0530 hours IST on June 15, 2023, about 180km west-southwest of Jakhau Port (Gujarat). To cross Saurashtra, Kutch, and adjoining Pakistan coasts between Mandvi and Karachi near Jakhau Port by evening of June 15 as a VSVS.”

The weather department on Wednesday also issued heavy&nbsp;rain warning in its press release stating, light to moderate rainfall at most places, with heavy to extremely heavy rainfall at isolated areas very likely over Devbhumi Dwarka, and heavy to very heavy at isolated places over Kutch, Porbandar, Jamnagar, Rajkot, Junagarh, and Morbi districts of Saurashtra and Kutch from&nbsp;June 14.

In a tweet shared by the IMD, the post said that cyclone "Biparjoy" would cause rain to fall in Delhi during the next few days. The storm will provide significant relief from the heat because the temperature in certain city areas was over 45 degrees Celsius. In comparison, the mercury on Tuesday almost reached 50 degrees Celsius in some areas.&nbsp;

The national capital might experience a little rain or drizzle beginning Thursday (June 15), but the IMD predicted that the capital might witness heavy rain and thunderstorms on Sunday (June 18). It added that similar rain portions are expected in Haryana, Rajasthan, west Uttar Pradesh, and south Karnataka.&nbsp;

<h3>Here's the IMD list shared of states where moderate to extremely heavy rainfall might occur:</h3>

Andaman and Nicobar Islands: June 14

Gujarat: June 15

Sub-Himalayan, West Bengal, and Sikkim: June 14 to June 16

Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura: June 14 to June 18

Arunachal Pradesh: June 17 and June 18

Uttarakhand, South Haryana, South-West Rajasthan, East Rajasthan, West &nbsp;Madhya Pradesh, Central Karnataka, and South Interior Karnataka: June 18

<h3>Heavy to very heavy rainfall might occur in these isolated places:</h3>

Arunachal Pradesh: June 14 to June 16

East Rajasthan: June 16

Assam and Meghalaya: June 14 to June 18

<h3>Heavy to very heavy rainfall with extremely heavy fall&nbsp;might occur in these places:</h3>

Meghalaya: June 14 to June 16

Saurashtra and Kutch- June 15 and 16

Gujarat- June 16

West Rajasthan: June 16 and June 17

East Rajasthan: June 17 
 
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The Indian Meteorological Department on Wednesday issued a rainfall warning for 11 Indian states. As per the weather agency, heavy rain is expected to begin in Gujarat today (June 15) due to the red alert that was issued earlier for the Saurashtra and Kutch coasts.

The Indian Meteorological Department on Wednesday issued a rainfall warning for 11 Indian states. As per the weather agency, heavy rain is expected to begin in Gujarat today (June 15) due to the red alert that was issued earlier for the Saurashtra and Kutch coasts. The Twitter post read, “VSCS Biparjoy over the Northeast Arabian Sea at 0530 hours IST on June 15, 2023, about 180km west-southwest of Jakhau Port (Gujarat). To cross Saurashtra, Kutch, and adjoining Pakistan coasts between Mandvi and Karachi near Jakhau Port by evening of June 15 as a VSVS.” The weather department on Wednesday also issued heavy rain warning in its press release stating, light to moderate rainfall at most places, with heavy to extremely heavy rainfall at isolated areas very likely over Devbhumi Dwarka, and heavy to very heavy at isolated places over Kutch, Porbandar, Jamnagar, Rajkot, Junagarh, and Morbi districts of Saurashtra and Kutch from June 14. In a tweet shared by the IMD, the post said that cyclone "Biparjoy" would cause rain to fall in Delhi during the next few days. The storm will provide significant relief from the heat because the temperature in certain city areas was over 45 degrees Celsius. In comparison, the mercury on Tuesday almost reached 50 degrees Celsius in some areas. The national capital might experience a little rain or drizzle beginning Thursday (June 15), but the IMD predicted that the capital might witness heavy rain and thunderstorms on Sunday (June 18). It added that similar rain portions are expected in Haryana, Rajasthan, west Uttar Pradesh, and south Karnataka. Here's the IMD list shared of states where moderate to extremely heavy rainfall might occur: Andaman and Nicobar Islands: June 14 Gujarat: June 15 Sub-Himalayan, West Bengal, and Sikkim: June 14 to June 16 Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura: June 14 to June 18 Arunachal Pradesh: June 17 and June 18 Uttarakhand, South Haryana, South-West Rajasthan, East Rajasthan, West Madhya Pradesh, Central Karnataka, and South Interior Karnataka: June 18 Heavy to very heavy rainfall might occur in these isolated places: Arunachal Pradesh: June 14 to June 16 East Rajasthan: June 16 Assam and Meghalaya: June 14 to June 18 Heavy to very heavy rainfall with extremely heavy fall might occur in these places: Meghalaya: June 14 to June 16 Saurashtra and Kutch- June 15 and 16 Gujarat- June 16 West Rajasthan: June 16 and June 17 East Rajasthan: June 17 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 update: IMD issues 'red alert' in Gujarat, heavy rainfall warning for these 11 states

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said in a statement on Tuesday (June 15) that the extremely severe cyclonic storm "Cyclone Biparjoy" has weakened into a 'very severe'&nbsp;cyclonic storm category.

According to India's weather agency, the cyclone has been moving northwards at a speed of five kilometres per hour and is centred approximately 290 km&nbsp;southwest of Porbandar, Gujarat. It added that the cyclone is expected to cross Gujarat's Saurashtra and Kutch regions as well as the adjoining Pakistan coasts on Thursday. The department has issued an orange alert for the regions in view of the cyclone, Hindustan Times reported.&nbsp;

IMD updates on Cyclone Biparjoy:

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IMD on Monday said that Cyclone Biparjoy is expected to cross Gujarat's Jakhau Port on June 15 as a very severe cyclonic storm, after issuing an orange alert, the department said, "VSCS Biparjoy lay centered at 0230 IST of the 13th June, 2023 over Northeast and adjoining Eastcentral Arabian Sea about 290 km southwest of Porbandar &amp; 360 km south-southwest of Jakhau Port. To cross Saurashtra &amp; Kutch near Jakhau Port by evening of 15th June as a VSCS."

The department said that the cyclone is likely to enter southwest Rajasthan on June 16.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday chaired a high-level meeting to review the preparedness of the Centre to deal with the cyclone situation. The official statement stated that the PM has directed senior officials to take every possible measure required to ensure that the state government safely evacuates people living in vulnerable areas.&nbsp;

Recently the Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya in Kachchh held a brief review meeting with all districts of Gujarat on preparedness, ahead of cyclone 'Biparjoy.'

State officials take precautionary steps

On Monday, the North Western Railway (NWR) as a precautionary step cancelled 67 train operations as the cyclone is expected to enter southwest Rajasthan.

Several flights were delayed in Mumbai. However, due to cancelled and delayed travelling operations, passengers showed anger and complained about inconvenience. Several images and videos were posted on Twitter complaining about the airlines asking, "how long will you make us wait?"

Similarly, with the pre-monsoon spell and the danger the cyclone poses, an official said that all "beach activities" in Goa have come to a standstill and all lifeguards have been instructed to install red flags at vulnerable spots.&nbsp;

The Director of Information and Publication Railway Board in Delhi said, "Disaster Management room has been activated and field staff has been put on alert mode. Emergency control rooms have been opened in Bhavnagar, Rajkot, Ahmedabad and Gandhidham.

(With inputs from agencies)

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The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said in a statement on Tuesday (June 15) that the extremely severe cyclonic storm "Cyclone Biparjoy" has weakened into a 'very severe' cyclonic storm category.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said in a statement on Tuesday (June 15) that the extremely severe cyclonic storm "Cyclone Biparjoy" has weakened into a 'very severe' cyclonic storm category. According to India's weather agency, the cyclone has been moving northwards at a speed of five kilometres per hour and is centred approximately 290 km southwest of Porbandar, Gujarat. It added that the cyclone is expected to cross Gujarat's Saurashtra and Kutch regions as well as the adjoining Pakistan coasts on Thursday. The department has issued an orange alert for the regions in view of the cyclone, Hindustan Times reported. IMD updates on Cyclone Biparjoy: Cyclone Warning for Saurashtra and Kutch Coasts: Orange Message. VSCS BIPARJOY at 0530IST of today about 300km WSW of Porbandar, 290km SW of Devbhumi Dwarka, 340km SSW of Jakhau Port, 350km SSW of Naliya. To cross near Jakhau Port (Gujarat) by the evening of 15th June as VSCS. pic.twitter.com/WM61VMdvxc — India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) June 13, 2023 × IMD on Monday said that Cyclone Biparjoy is expected to cross Gujarat's Jakhau Port on June 15 as a very severe cyclonic storm, after issuing an orange alert, the department said, "VSCS Biparjoy lay centered at 0230 IST of the 13th June, 2023 over Northeast and adjoining Eastcentral Arabian Sea about 290 km southwest of Porbandar & 360 km south-southwest of Jakhau Port. To cross Saurashtra & Kutch near Jakhau Port by evening of 15th June as a VSCS." The department said that the cyclone is likely to enter southwest Rajasthan on June 16. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday chaired a high-level meeting to review the preparedness of the Centre to deal with the cyclone situation. The official statement stated that the PM has directed senior officials to take every possible measure required to ensure that the state government safely evacuates people living in vulnerable areas. Recently the Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya in Kachchh held a brief review meeting with all districts of Gujarat on preparedness, ahead of cyclone 'Biparjoy.' State officials take precautionary steps On Monday, the North Western Railway (NWR) as a precautionary step cancelled 67 train operations as the cyclone is expected to enter southwest Rajasthan. Several flights were delayed in Mumbai. However, due to cancelled and delayed travelling operations, passengers showed anger and complained about inconvenience. Several images and videos were posted on Twitter complaining about the airlines asking, "how long will you make us wait?" Similarly, with the pre-monsoon spell and the danger the cyclone poses, an official said that all "beach activities" in Goa have come to a standstill and all lifeguards have been instructed to install red flags at vulnerable spots. The Director of Information and Publication Railway Board in Delhi said, "Disaster Management room has been activated and field staff has been put on alert mode. Emergency control rooms have been opened in Bhavnagar, Rajkot, Ahmedabad and Gandhidham. (With inputs from agencies) 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.

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