Amidst the delay in monsoon, the danger of cyclonic storm Biparjoy is looming over the country. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Tuesday that the next 1520 pressure area in the Arabian Sea It is likely to turn into a cyclonic storm in hours. In view of this, Distant Cautionary-1 (DC-1) signal has been asked to be activated at all ports of North and South Gujarat coasts.

Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea

Indian Meteorological Department has predicted a further worsening of the cyclone. In view of the weather, fishermen have been advised not to venture into the deep sea. Meteorological director Manorama Mohanty told reporters in Ahmedabad, “We have issued a warning to fishermen not to venture into the sea.” This warning is for the ports of North Gujarat. If fishermen are fishing in deep sea (North or South Gujarat), they should return immediately.

12 Cyclonic storm likely in hours

IMD said in a statement, a depression has formed over the southeast Arabian Sea around 5.30 am IST on Tuesday off Goa Kilometers West-South West, from Mumbai 1160 km south-southwest from Porbandar 1520 km south and from Karachi km was concentrated in the south. It said that next 30 It is very likely to move nearly northwards into a cyclonic storm over east-central Arabian Sea and adjoining southeast Arabian Sea in hours.

IMD predicts heavy rain The storm will hit the Gujarat coast. This cyclone is likely to turn into a severe cyclonic storm. However, it may cause rain and gusty winds over the coastal areas, the IMD said.

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Tue, Jun 6, 2023, 6: 00 PM IST