Rough sea waves seen in Mumbai as Cyclone Biparjoy intensifies, high tides expected

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The Gateway of India witnessed turbulent sea waves due to the approaching cyclone Biparjoy, which is expected to hit the coast of Gujarat on Thursday..

Biparjoy is expected to make landfall near the Jakhau coast, Gujarat in the evening and will traverse all along the Rann of Kutch up to Rajasthan...

Meanwhile, "high tide is also expected in Mumbai at 10:29 am, Regional Meteorological Centre," Mumbai said.. "VSCS Biparjoy over Northeast Arabian Sea at 0530 hours IST of 15th June, 2023 about 180km west-southwest of Jakhau Port (Gujarat)..

As cyclone 'Biparjoy' approaches the coastal region of Gujarat, four ships with humanitarian assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) bricks embarked are on standby at short notice, Indian Navy said in a statement...

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