Cyclone Biparjoy batters Gujarat: In pics

Roofs were blown off houses, trees and electric poles uprooted, leaving thousands without power as severe cyclone ‘Biparjoy’ made landfall in Gujarat. 

Published on: Jun 16, 2023 2:35 PM IST

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Heavy rain owing to the landfall of cyclone Biparjoy triggers waterlogging at Mandvi in Kutch district of Gujarat.  (PTI)

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NDRF personnel clear trees uprooted following the landfall of cyclone Biparjoy in Gujarat's Gandhidham. The intensity of the storm has reduced from 'very severe' to 'severe' category hours after making landfall.  (PTI)

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Cyclone Biparjoy, which ripped through Kutch and parts of the Saurashtra region of Gujarat, left a trail of destruction as gusty winds and rains wreaked havoc on the coastal regions. (PTI)

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The hall of  Swaminarayan temple in Kutch was damaged following the landfall of cyclone Biparjoy near Jakhau Port in Gujarat with a wind speed of 115-125 kmph gusting to 140 kmph.  (PTI)

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Fire department personnel prepare their equipment amid rain following the landfall of cyclone Biparjoy in Kutch.  (PTI)

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Heavy winds and incessant rain were witnessed after the landfall of cyclone Biparjoy at Mandvi in Kutch.  (AP)

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People were evacuated from Kandla port at a shelter in Gujarat's Gandhidham.  (AP)

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High tidal waves were seen hitting the coast as an effect of cyclone Biparjoy in Daman on Thursday. (ANI )

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Strong winds in the coastal town of Dwarka were witnessed as 'Biparjoy' approached the Gujarat coast to make landfall.  (ANI )