Weather update: The maximum temperature in the national capital is expected to be below 40 degrees for the next five days with chances of rain on Sunday and Monday. Apart from Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh are likely to witness rainfall. This is under the influence of cyclone Biparjoy which crossed between Mandvi in Gujarat and Karachi in Pakistan yesterday (June 15).
Cyclone Biparjoy leaves lands shattered
The landfall process due to Cyclone Biparjoy began on Thursday around 6 pm. Around 22 people have been injured due to the storm. So far, there is no news of anyone’s death. 23 animals have died, 524 trees have fallen, and electric poles have also fallen in some places, due to which there is no electricity in 940 villages, ANI reported.
“The landfall process (of cyclone ‘Biparjoy’) has commenced and it will continue till (Thursday) midnight,” Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, director general, of Meteorology, IMD, told ANI.
“Sea conditions will remain disturbed in the northeast Arabian Sea due to cyclone ‘Biparjoy’. All fishing operations should remain suspended. Offshore activities, port and industrial activities, and oil explorations should be regulated today,” the director general of IMD said.
PM Modi speaks to Gujarat CM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel over the phone on Thursday night and took stock of the situation. He also assured the state of every possible help from the Centre. He also enquired about the steps taken by the state administration for the safety of wild animals.
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