PM Modi speaks to Gujarat CM, takes stock of situation after cyclone Biparjoy’s landfall

After the cyclonic storm ‘Biparjoy’ made landfall in Gujarat’s coastal areas on Thursday evening, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke by phone with Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and assessed the situation.
PM Modi also inquired about the safety arrangements for wild animals, including lions, in Gir Forest.

“Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendrabhai Modi had a telephonic conversation with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel late today to get complete details of the Biparjoy Cyclone situation approaching Gujarat. Hon’ble Prime Minister also learned the details of the security arrangements for wild animals including lions of Gir Forest,” Gujarat CMO tweeted.

Earlier in the day, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel presided over a review meeting at the State Emergency Operation Centre in Gandhinagar.

On Thursday, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw also held a live meeting in the ‘war room’. He discussed railway tracks, OHE (overhead equipment), and other topics. He directed the officials to maintain strict security and protection measures. In the aftermath of the ‘Biparjoy’ cyclone, he also spoke with officials about railway stations in Gujarat and Maharashtra.

Meanwhile, Cyclone Biparjoy’s intensity has decreased from’very severe’ to’severe’ after making landfall in coastal areas of Gujarat on Thursday evening, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in the early hours of Friday.

Cyclone Biparjoy, which had been brewing over the Arabian Sea for several days, made landfall on Gujarat’s coast, disrupting train service. As a result, around 99 trains running through, originating in, or terminating in Biparjoy-affected areas of Gujarat will be cancelled or delayed, according to Western Railway.