India's Cyclone Preparedness and Evacuation Efforts Prove Successful.

India averted major casualties from cyclone Biparjoy, which hit the state of Gujarat with speeds of up to 125 kph (78 mph), thanks to early warnings, accurate identification of vulnerable areas, and timely evacuations. India and Pakistan evacuated more than 180,000 people from the coastal areas to safety ahead of the cyclone. The only deaths recorded were those of two shepherds who died while trying to prevent their cattle from being swept away hours before the cyclone made landfall.