Biparjoy makes landfall near Gujarat's Jakhau port
![](https://img.etimg.com/thumb/width-600,height-450,msid-101043736,imgsize-69564/a-look-at-the-destruction-caused-by-cyclone-biparjoy.jpg)
Synopsis
Destructive wind force uprooted many trees and electric poles near Jakhau and Mandvi towns of Kutch as tin sheets and plastic shades were blown away. Until 7 pm, there was no report of any loss of life, said Gujarat minister Harsh Sanghavi said.
Destructive wind force uprooted many trees and electric poles near Jakhau and Mandvi towns of Kutch as tin sheets and plastic shades were blown away. Until 7 pm, there was no report of any loss of life, said Gujarat minister Harsh Sanghavi said. "Three persons sustained injuries in Devbhoomi Dwarka district after a tree fall and they are being treated," he said.
Officials said 18 National Disaster Response Force teams, 12 of the State Disaster Response Force and personnel of the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, Indian Coast Guard and Border Security Force have been deployed for relief and rescue operations.
Sea conditions are phenomenal (waves could be 10 to 14 metres high) and all activities, including oil exploration, ship movement and fishing, have been suspended. Biparjoy has become the cyclone with the longest lifespan in the Arabian Sea.
"The Army has deployed 27 relief columns in Bhuj, Jamnagar, Gandhidham, Dhrangadhra as well as forward locations at Naliya, Dwarka and Mandvi. The Air Force has kept one helicopter each on standby at Vadodara, Ahmedabad and Delhi. The Navy has positioned 10-15 teams, each consisting of five diverse and good swimmers, at Okha, Porbandar and Bakasura for rescue and relief," an official said.
(You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)