India News LIVE Updates: BSF affirms confidence to combat situation in Gujarat

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07:44 (IST)

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Rajasthan CM holds meeting to review arrangements for Cyclone Biparjoy

On Wednesday night, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot met with authorities to evaluate preparations for the effects of cyclone Biparjoy, which is due to make landfall on the coast of adjacent Gujarat on Thursday.

The conference was informed that significant rainfall is expected in Rajasthan's Jodhpur and Udaipur divisions on June 16 and 17 due to the cyclone's effects. Strong winds of 60 to 70 km/h are forecast in Jaisalmer, Barmer, Jalore, and Jodhpur on June 16, and in Jodhpur, Udaipur, and Ajmer the next day.

"The chief minister directed all departments concerned to be ready for rescue and relief operations," a release from the Chief Minister's Office said.

Gehlot said that the district administration should be prepared for the rescue and relief of the common people and instructed all district collectors and related departments to operate 24-hour cyclone and flood control rooms. 

07:42 (IST)

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Western Railway cancels seven more trains as precautionary measure

The Western Railway (WR) decided on Wednesday to cancel a few additional trains as a precaution in advance of the violent cyclone 'Biparjoy', which is due to make landfall in neighbouring Gujarat on Thursday evening.

In a statement, the WR stated that seven additional trains have been cancelled, three have been shortened, and four other services have been shortened in order to ensure the safety of passengers and railway operations as the cyclone approaches the Gujarat coast.

According to the announcement, 76 trains have been cancelled, 36 have been short-terminated, and 31 have been short-originated.

07:38 (IST)

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Cyclone Biparjoy to hit Sindh's Keti Bandar today

Pakistan Climate Energy Minister Sherry Rehman warned on Wednesday that Cyclone Biparjoy will make landfall in Sindh's Keti Bandar on Thursday at 11 a.m. (local time), according to Pakistan-based Geo News.

Sherry Rehman addressed a news conference in Islamabad on Wednesday about the cyclone that is expected to reach Sindh on Thursday. She went on to say that 66,000 people have been evacuated from Sindh's coastal districts so far.

07:33 (IST)

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BSF affirms confidence to combat situation in Gujarat

Following the approach of Cyclone Biparjoy to Gujarat's coastal districts, the Border Security Force (BSF) has taken necessary preparations to meet any problems posed by the upcoming storm.

Ravi Gandhi, the Inspector General of BSF Gujarat, toured the coastal areas of Bhuj and assessed the readiness to cope with any crisis.

Following the approach of Cyclone Biparjoy to Gujarat’s coastal districts, the Border Security Force (BSF) has taken necessary preparations to meet any problems posed by the upcoming storm.

Ravi Gandhi, the Inspector General of BSF Gujarat, toured the coastal areas of Bhuj and assessed the readiness to cope with any crisis.

Speaking to ANI, BSF IG Ravi Gandhi said, “BSF forces are deployed at the international border. As per the IMD assessment, the concerned area is from Mandvi to Karachi. Our forces are alert with full preparation. We are helping people who are approaching us with any concerns. We are also in contact with other security forces like NDRF”.

According to the BSF, roughly 50 inhabitants from Gunao hamlet, near the Jakhau shore, have been relocated to the BSF’s Gunao outpost.

Meanwhile, Radhe Shyam Sharma, Director of the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), stated that red, orange, and yellow advisories have been issued in numerous districts of Rajasthan due to severe rainfall.

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