Mumbai Lake LevelMumbai Lake Level

Home / News / India News / Photos / IN PHOTOS: Cyclone Biparjoy damages power lines in Kutch, uproots trees

IN PHOTOS: Cyclone Biparjoy damages power lines in Kutch, uproots trees

Updated On: 16 June, 2023 11:24 AM IST | Anagha Sawant

Cyclone Biparjoy which packed high wind speeds and brought heavy rains caused complete disruption of normal life in Gujarat`s Kutch district on Thursday as trees were uprooted in large numbers, power failure was reported in many areas, and low-lying areas near the sea were flooded see pics (Photo/PTI)

Cyclone Biparjoy which packed high wind speeds and brought heavy rains caused complete disruption of normal life in Gujarat`s Kutch district on Thursday as trees were uprooted in large numbers, power failure was reported in many areas, and low-lying areas near the sea were flooded see pics (Photo/PTI)

1/6

Cyclone Biparjoy which packed high wind speeds and brought heavy rains caused complete disruption of normal life in Gujarat`s Kutch district on Thursday as trees were uprooted in large numbers, power failure was reported in many areas, and low-lying areas near the sea were flooded see pics (Photo/PTI)

Damaged hall in Swaminarayan Temple following the landfall of Cyclone Biparjoy, in Kutch district

2/6

Damaged hall in Swaminarayan Temple following the landfall of Cyclone Biparjoy, in Kutch district

NDRF personnel conduct road clearance operation after a tin shade collapsed following the landfall of Cyclone Biparjoy

3/6

NDRF personnel conduct road clearance operation after a tin shade collapsed following the landfall of Cyclone Biparjoy

A total power blackout was witnessed in Mandvi town. Many trees were uprooted on Jakhau-Mandvi road as well as in Mandvi town due to the strong winds. "No casualties have been reported so far," district collector Amit Arora said

4/6

A total power blackout was witnessed in Mandvi town. Many trees were uprooted on Jakhau-Mandvi road as well as in Mandvi town due to the strong winds. "No casualties have been reported so far," district collector Amit Arora said

Gujarat Minister Harsh Sanghvi interacts with Indian Army personnel during a visit to inspect damages following the landfall of Cyclone Biparjoy

5/6

Gujarat Minister Harsh Sanghvi interacts with Indian Army personnel during a visit to inspect damages following the landfall of Cyclone Biparjoy

Biparjoy made landfall near Jakhau as a very severe cyclonic storm around 6.30 pm on Thursday with wind speeds of 115 to 125 kmph gusting upto 140 kmph. The entire landfall will be over by midnight, the IMD said

6/6

Biparjoy made landfall near Jakhau as a very severe cyclonic storm around 6.30 pm on Thursday with wind speeds of 115 to 125 kmph gusting upto 140 kmph. The entire landfall will be over by midnight, the IMD said

Photo of Day

High tidal waves in Mumbai delay Lalbaugcha Raja`s visarjan

High tidal waves in Mumbai delay Lalbaugcha Raja`s visarjan

The iconic Lalbaugcha Raja idol was shifted onto a raft on Sunday afternoon after delays since morning due to high tide and technical challenges, with final immersion, delayed by several hours, expected to take place around 11 pm, officials said.

Advertisement