Gujarat descends into darkness as Cyclone Biparjoy makes landfall; 22 people have been injured, and 940 villages have been affected

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• Jun 16, 2023 | Kabir Chakraborty

Strong winds of more than 120 kmph and heavy rains battered the state's Saurashtra and Kutch beaches as the storm made landfall.

Digital Desk: According to
officials, the strong cyclonic storm Biparjoy made landfall in Gujarat's
coastal regions on Thursday evening, June 15, injuring at least 22 people and
destroying electric poles and trees.

Furthermore, 23 animals were killed, while
severe rains and high winds brought down over 524 trees and electric poles
across Gujarat, knocking out power to over 940 communities.

color:black">Strong winds of more than 120 kmph and heavy rains battered the
state's Saurashtra and Kutch beaches as the storm made landfall.

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According to officials, several relief and rescue teams have been
activated, and tens of thousands of people have been evacuated to safe areas
across Gujarat.

"The storm has injured approximately 22 people." So far,
no fatalities have been reported. "23 animals have been killed, 524 trees
have fallen, and electric poles have also fallen in some places, resulting in
no electricity in 940 villages," stated Gujarat Relief Commissioner Alok
Singh.

The storm's eye (approximately 50 km in diameter) will travel into
India for a few hours, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).