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Cyclone Biparjoy subsides, relief camps empty in India

More than 100,000 people who had taken shelter in relief camps in western India due to Cyclone Biparjoy have started returning home as the storm weakened. The cyclone uprooted trees and electricity poles in hundreds of villages along the coastal regions of Gujarat, leaving some 1,500 villages without power. Early warnings, accurate identification of vulnerable areas and timely evacuations helped India to avert major casualties. The frequency, duration and intensity of cyclones in the Arabian Sea have increased significantly between 1982 and 2019, making preparations for natural disasters more urgent.

via Al Jazeera English|

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Cyclone Biparjoy's Impact on Gujarat State and Relief Efforts.

Coastal areas of Gujarat state in India are returning to normalcy after cyclone Biparjoy hit the region. Over 1,500 villages are still without electricity, down from initial outages in over 4,600 villages. Heavy rains continue to lash northern districts of the state, causing flooding. However, ports along the coastline have resumed operations. The storm caused extensive damage, especially to power infrastructure, uprooting thousands of electricity poles and damaging overhead power lines. Early warnings, accurate identification of vulnerable areas, and timely evacuations helped India to avert major casualties.

via Reuters India|

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Cyclone Biparjoy's aftermath: Relief camps empty as India begins recovery.

Over 100,000 people who had taken shelter in relief camps in western India due to Cyclone Biparjoy have started returning home as the storm weakened and moved towards Pakistan. Electricity has been restored in many villages, but some are still without power. The cyclone uprooted trees and electricity poles in hundreds of villages along the coastal regions of Gujarat. The full extent of the damage is not yet known. A 2021 study found that the frequency, duration, and intensity of cyclones in the Arabian Sea have increased significantly between 1982 and 2019.

via ABC News|

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Cyclone Biparjoy's Trail of Destruction in India and Pakistan.

Cyclone Biparjoy weakened as it moved towards Pakistan after causing damage and killing two people in India. More than 180,000 people were evacuated in both countries, with some in Pakistan returning home as the storm weakened. The storm knocked out power and uprooted trees and electricity poles in India, while heavy winds threw shipping containers into the sea at Mundra port. Pakistanis were on alert for flash floods, with charities, aid agencies and local authorities donating food to those affected. The cyclone set a record for the longest lifespan over the Arabian Sea, and experts warn that preparations for natural disasters are becoming more urgent due to the increasing frequency, duration and intensity of cyclones in the region.

via The Associated Press|

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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.

via Reuters|

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Cyclone Biparjoy wreaks havoc in India and Pakistan.

Cyclone Biparjoy has made landfall in India's western Gujarat state, bringing heavy rainfall and flooding threats to millions of people in India and Pakistan. The winds and storm surge threats are expected to diminish, but heavy rainfall warnings are expected to remain in place for northwest India through Saturday. The storm weakened as it approached land, but the region experienced heavy rain, damaging winds, and coastal storm surges in the days leading up to its landfall. The storm is a symptom of the growing climate crisis, and experts warn that tropical cyclones in Asia could have double the destructive power by the end of the century.

via CNN|

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Cyclone Biparjoy hits India and Pakistan, causing concern for wildlife and residents.

Cyclone Biparjoy hit India's Gujarat coast and neighbouring Pakistan with heavy rains, strong winds and high tides. The cyclone was classified as a category one storm and was expected to damage standing crops, plantations and public infrastructure. More than 180,000 people were evacuated to safety before the cyclone made landfall. The wind speed of the cyclone has decreased to an average of 78 kilometres per hour (48 miles per hour) after making landfall.

via Al Jazeera English|

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Cyclone Biparjoy hits India and Pakistan, thousands evacuated.

Cyclone Biparjoy made landfall in western India and southern Pakistan, bringing heavy rain, high winds, and the risk of flash floods. Thousands of people have been evacuated in both countries, and relief efforts are underway. The cyclone has the potential to inflict heavy damage, with a storm surge of up to three meters likely to inundate low-lying areas. Climate change is leading to an increase in cyclones in the Arabian Sea region, making preparations for natural disasters all the more urgent.

via The Associated Press|

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India and Pakistan prepare for Cyclone Biparjoy's impact.

India and Pakistan have evacuated over 180,000 people from vulnerable coastal areas in the path of cyclone Biparjoy, set to make landfall by Thursday night. The cyclone could cause tidal waves in the Arabian Sea as high as 2 m to 3 m (7 to 10 ft) that could inundate low-lying coastal areas in both countries. More than 100,000 people have been evacuated from eight coastal districts in Gujarat likely to be affected by the cyclone and moved to shelters, the state government said. Authorities said evacuations have been completed in Pakistan, where about 82,000 people were moved from high-risk coastal areas.

via Reuters India|

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Mass Evacuations and Armed Forces on Alert as Cyclone Biparjoy Approaches India and Pakistan

More than 150,000 people in India and Pakistan have been evacuated as Cyclone Biparjoy, a "very severe cyclonic storm," is expected to hit the region. The cyclone has already caused heavy rains and high-speed winds, resulting in at least seven deaths in India. Pakistan has evacuated 81,000 people and set up 75 relief camps. The cyclone is expected to hit the coast of Sindh province in Pakistan and Gujarat state in India. Rising surface temperatures due to climate change have made the region more vulnerable to devastating storms.

via BBC|

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Cyclone Biparjoy Threatens Pakistan and India with Evacuations and Damage.

More than 80,000 people have been displaced from their homes along the coastal belt in Sindh province as Cyclone Biparjoy, classified as a "very severe cyclonic storm", is expected to make landfall. Fishermen and their families are worried about their livelihoods and possessions, including boats and chickens, as they wait in relief camps. The cyclone has winds recorded at between 150 to 160km/h (93 to 99mph), and is likely to strike the border areas between Rann of Kutch in India and Keti Bandar in Pakistan. The government is doing its best to aid displaced people, but it is difficult to convince fishermen and families to leave their homes and wait out the storm in the relief camps.

via Al Jazeera English|

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Cyclone Biparjoy prompts massive evacuations in India and Pakistan.

India and Pakistan are bracing for Cyclone Biparjoy, a very severe cyclonic storm with maximum sustained winds of up to 145 km/h. Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated from coastal regions in both countries, with hospitals and relief camps being set up. Climate change is believed to be contributing to an increase in cyclones in the Arabian Sea region, making preparations for natural disasters all the more urgent.

via Al Jazeera English|

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Cyclone Biparjoy Threatens India and Pakistan, Endangering Wildlife and Forcing Evacuations

Tens of thousands of people are being evacuated as Cyclone Biparjoy is expected to make landfall in densely populated areas across India and Pakistan, putting millions of lives at risk. The cyclone has weakened slightly since Tuesday, sustaining winds of 150 kph (90 mph), equivalent to a Category 1 hurricane. Heavy rain, damaging winds, and coastal storm surges are expected. Mass evacuations have started in Pakistan's Sindh province, with about 60,000 people sent to temporary shelters. In India's Gujarat state, about 45,000 people have been evacuated from coastal areas. The climate crisis is making tropical cyclones stronger, and last year's floods in Pakistan were likely a 1-in-100-year event.

via CNN|

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Cyclone Biparjoy threatens India and Pakistan with heavy rainfall and damage.

Cyclone Biparjoy, equivalent to a Category 2 hurricane, is approaching the coast of India and Pakistan with sustained winds of 80 mph. The storm is expected to produce torrential rain, damaging winds, and a dangerous storm surge. Cyclone warnings are in effect for the Saurashtra and Kutch coasts of India’s Gujarat state. Energy infrastructure and major port locations are common in the region, and several larger cities are located on and near the Gulf of Kutch to the south of the storm’s projected point of landfall, where the surge could bring substantial inundation. Biparjoy is likely to deliver copious amounts of rain, leading to flooding, and some landslides are also possible.

via The Washington Post|

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Cyclone Biparjoy threatens India and Pakistan with heavy rainfall and damage.

India and Pakistan are preparing for Cyclone Biparjoy, which is expected to hit India's western state of Gujarat and southern parts of Pakistan on Thursday. The storm has "extreme damaging potential" and authorities are evacuating people from coastal areas, halting fishing activities, and deploying rescue teams. Cyclone Biparjoy has delayed the arrival of the region's annual monsoon rains and experts warn that climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of cyclones that form over the Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean.

via CBS News|

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