Cyclone Biparjoy to Hit Pakistan, India; 80,000 Ordered to Evacuate

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Coast in Mumbai on June 13, 2023. Cyclone Biparjoy managed to intensify, which could bring heavy rain and flash flood risk in Pakistan and India. Forecast said that about 80,000 evacuated in Pakistan, while 12,000 in India.

The latest weather forecast warned that Cyclone Biparjoy is expected to hit Pakistan and India, which could unload possible heavy rain and flash flood.

Reports showed that evacuations were underway in affected areas.

People with travel plans in India and Pakistan should consider the weather outlook for this week, as the Cyclone could likely cause potential slower commutes and travel disruptions.

According to AccuWeather's report, Cyclone Biparjoy is said to be 2023's first named storm in the Arabian Sea.

Cyclone Biparjoy to Impact India and Pakistan

In the latest forecast, the report said that Cyclone Biparjoyy managed to intensify and reach sustained winds of 160 mph (257 km/h) and 95 mph (314 km/h) wind gusts.

Meanwhile, the Associated Press (AP) reported that the said Cyclone is likely to unload in the following areas:

The western state of Gujarat in India
Southern Sindh Province in Pakistan

The forecast added that Cyclone Biparyoy could possibly make landfall this week (Thursday).

The AccuWeather forecast explained that India Meteorological Department said the Cyclone is forecast to be an extremely severe storm.

Furthermore, the weather forecast noted that the storm is projected in parts of Karachi, Pakistan and Gujarat, India.

According to recent reports, evacuations were underway for the possible affected people or areas in Pakistan and India.

The report said about 80,000 people were ordered to evacuate in the province of Sindh.

Meanwhile, the Times of India reported that 12,000 could be evacuated in the Kutch and Dwarka due to Cyclone Biparjoy.

The report noted that airports were preparing in Pakistan, as the affected provinces were on high alert.

Meanwhile, the AP report explained that climate change could significantly develop cyclones or storms in the Arabian Sea.

In the report, scientist Raghu Murtugudde at the University of Maryland said that the oceans became warmer, making it more favorable to the development of cyclones.

Furthermore, the report noted that the cyclones from the Arabian Sea intensified between 1982 and 2019.

Preparations for the Cyclone Biparjoy

The latest reports noted that Cyclone Biparjoy intensified and could likely unleash heavy rain and damaging winds.

As a result, communities should stay prepared for the challenging weather conditions. Here are important reminders to prevent casualties or injuries from cyclones.

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Keep updated with the weather this week.

People in Pakistan and India should stay alert for weather alerts. Keeping multiple sources of information would help them anticipate the weather's impact.

It is best to evacuate upon the announcements and orders from authorities immediately. It would help them to keep away from possible dangers.

Have emergency kits or bags.

People who plan to evacuate should keep emergency kits. Emergency kits could become life savers in challenging weather conditions.

The recommended emergency kits are the following: Medicines, battery-operated radio, non-perishable goods, extra cash and a battery-operated flashlight.