Very severe cyclonic storm Vayu moved further northwards in the wee hours of Wednesday, 12 June and lay centred over East-central Arabian Sea, about 450 km west-northwest of Goa, 290 km south-southwest of Mumbai and 380 km nearly south of Veraval (Gujarat).
It is very likely to move nearly northwards and cross Gujarat coast between Porbandar and Mahuva around Veraval and Diu region as a very severe cyclonic storm with wind speed 140-150 kmph to 165 kmph around morning of 13 June.
- A heavy rainfall warning has been issued in parts of Gujarat in the next few days, the MeT department said.
- Fishermen were advised not to venture into the sea, reported PTI.
- Monsoon rains lashed parts of Kerala, claiming three lives
- The national capital recorded an all-time high temperature of 48 degrees Celsius
- Churu in Rajasthan was the hottest place in the country at 50.3 degrees Celsius
Western Railway: Seven More Trains Cancelled, 110 Trains Affected
As a precautionary measure in the cyclone prone areas, Western Railway has decided to cancel seven more trains and short terminate with partial cancellation another five trains. A total of 110 trains of Western Railway have been affected.
(Source: ANI)
Cyclone Vayu: Very Likely to Cross Gujarat Coast Between Porbandar and Mahuva
A very severe cyclonic storm, Cyclone Vayu is very likely to cross Gujarat coast between Porbandar and Mahuva on 13 June. More than 2.75 lakh people have been evacuated in the state.
Visuals from the Chowpatty beach in Porbandar.
Guj CM: Over 2.75 Lakh People Evacuated; Army, Navy on Position
On the number of people who have been evacuated, Gujarat chief minster said, “More than 2.75 Lakh people have been evacuated. All sea-related activities have been stopped. All departments are on alert. Senior ministers and senior secretaries have been sent to control rooms of district administration, they're monitoring situation. Planning had been done in advance.”
He further added that 47 troops of NDRF have reached Gujarat, five-six more teams will reach by morning of 13 June. Army, Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard have taken their positions. State Disaster Management is at work and police patrolling will be done throughout the night so that no one is left in the lower regions, he said.
(Source: ANI)
Over Two Lakh People Evacuated from 10 Districts of Gujarat
A total of 2,02,014 people have been evacuated till 6 pm on 12 June from 10 districts of Gujarat.
(Source: ANI)