Mumbai (Maharashtra): Cyclone Biparjoy is set to make landfall today between 4 PM to 8 PM in Gujarat. But the effects of Cyclone 'Biparjoy' are seen before it. Mumbai's iconic 'Gateway of India' witnessed rough seas since Thursday morning. Mumbaikars are also bracing for a high tide, which is expected in the megacity at 10.29 AM today.
Rains lashed many areas in Mumbai and its neighbourhood including Navi Mumbai, and Thane between Tuesday and Wednesday. According to officials of the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) officials, the effects of Cyclone Biparjoy in the Arabian Sea caused the pre-monsoon showers.
Meanwhile, on Thursday morning, seawater also entered houses located on the coast as tidal waves lashed Mangrol in the Junagarh district of Gujarat.
According to the latest IMD latest bulletin, the cyclone will make its landfall by 5.30 pm. 'Biparjoy' at 2.30 am lays centered about 200 km west-southwest of Jakhau Port in Gujarat, it said. The cyclone has already brought heavy rains and strong winds to parts of the Saurashtra-Kutch region. The weather office has sounded an alert for Gujarat, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Goa, Daman Diu, Lakshadweep, Dadra and Nagar Haveli.
The Indian Navy has positioned four ships equipped with HADR bricks, ready to be deployed at a moment's notice. In addition, there are five relief teams stationed at both Porbandar and Okha, along with 15 relief teams at Valsura, prepared to provide aid and support to the civil authorities.
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