<p>As Cyclone Biparjoy barrels towards the Kutch coast in Gujarat, the government said they have so far evacuated around 50,000 people living near the sea in eight districts of the state.</p>.<p>The powerful cyclone will make landfall near Jakhau port on the evening of June 15, according to India Meteorological Department (IMD).</p>.<p>The cyclone has “extensive damaging potential” and is likely to impact Kutch, Devbhumi Dwarka and Jamnagar districts the most, IMD said.</p>.<p>The cyclone is likely to hit the shore near Jakhau port between Mandvi in Kutch and Karachi in Pakistan with sustained wind speeds of 125-135 kmph, gusting to 150 kmph on Thursday evening (June 15).</p>.<p><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/cyclone-biparjoy-how-are-cyclones-named-1227145.html"><strong>Also read | Cyclone Biparjoy: How are cyclones named?</strong></a></p>.<p>The met department has predicted extremely heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds in coastal parts of the Saurashtra-Kutch region, especially in the districts of Kutch, Porbandar and Devbhumi Dwarka.</p>.<p>After it makes landfall and weakens, Biparjoy is likely to remain north-eastward and is expected to move towards extreme south Rajasthan. It is expected to bring heavy to very heavy rain in north Gujarat between June 15-17.</p>.<p>The National Disaster Management Authority has largely divided the dos and don'ts regarding the cyclone into 4 parts from before the cyclone season till the cyclone has passed the region.</p>.<p>The actions that need to be taken in the event of a cyclone threat can broadly be divided into four categories:</p>.<p><strong>When your area is under cyclone warning </strong></p>.<ul> <li>Get away from low-lying areas close to the coast</li> <li>Leave early before your way to high ground or shelter gets flooded</li> <li>Board up glass windows or put storm shutters in place.</li> <li>Have strong support for outside doors.</li> <li>Paste paper strips on glasses to prevent splinters.</li> <li>Get extra ready-to-eat food and store extra drinking water.</li> <li>In case of evacuation, move valuable articles to upper floors to minimize flood damage.</li> <li>Ensure that your hurricane lantern, torches or other emergency lights are in working condition.</li> <li>Be sure that a window and door can be opened only on the side opposite to the one facing the wind.</li> <li>Switch off the electrical mains in your house.</li></ul>.<p><strong>During cyclone</strong></p>.<ul> <li>Do not go out even when the winds appear to calm down, and wait for an official announcement of the cyclone getting over.</li></ul>.<p><strong>During Evacuation</strong></p>.<ul> <li>Keep essential items like medicines, food, water to last a few days.</li> <li>Head for the proper shelter or evacuation points indicated for your area.</li> <li>At the shelter follow instructions of the person in charge.</li></ul>.<p><strong>Post-cyclone measures</strong></p>.<ul> <li>Stay in the shelter until you are told to leave</li> <li>Get inoculated against diseases immediately.</li> <li>Strictly avoid any loose and dangling wires from lamp posts.</li> <li>Clear debris from your premises immediately.</li></ul>.<p><em>(With PTI inputs)</em></p>
<p>As Cyclone Biparjoy barrels towards the Kutch coast in Gujarat, the government said they have so far evacuated around 50,000 people living near the sea in eight districts of the state.</p>.<p>The powerful cyclone will make landfall near Jakhau port on the evening of June 15, according to India Meteorological Department (IMD).</p>.<p>The cyclone has “extensive damaging potential” and is likely to impact Kutch, Devbhumi Dwarka and Jamnagar districts the most, IMD said.</p>.<p>The cyclone is likely to hit the shore near Jakhau port between Mandvi in Kutch and Karachi in Pakistan with sustained wind speeds of 125-135 kmph, gusting to 150 kmph on Thursday evening (June 15).</p>.<p><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/cyclone-biparjoy-how-are-cyclones-named-1227145.html"><strong>Also read | Cyclone Biparjoy: How are cyclones named?</strong></a></p>.<p>The met department has predicted extremely heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds in coastal parts of the Saurashtra-Kutch region, especially in the districts of Kutch, Porbandar and Devbhumi Dwarka.</p>.<p>After it makes landfall and weakens, Biparjoy is likely to remain north-eastward and is expected to move towards extreme south Rajasthan. It is expected to bring heavy to very heavy rain in north Gujarat between June 15-17.</p>.<p>The National Disaster Management Authority has largely divided the dos and don'ts regarding the cyclone into 4 parts from before the cyclone season till the cyclone has passed the region.</p>.<p>The actions that need to be taken in the event of a cyclone threat can broadly be divided into four categories:</p>.<p><strong>When your area is under cyclone warning </strong></p>.<ul> <li>Get away from low-lying areas close to the coast</li> <li>Leave early before your way to high ground or shelter gets flooded</li> <li>Board up glass windows or put storm shutters in place.</li> <li>Have strong support for outside doors.</li> <li>Paste paper strips on glasses to prevent splinters.</li> <li>Get extra ready-to-eat food and store extra drinking water.</li> <li>In case of evacuation, move valuable articles to upper floors to minimize flood damage.</li> <li>Ensure that your hurricane lantern, torches or other emergency lights are in working condition.</li> <li>Be sure that a window and door can be opened only on the side opposite to the one facing the wind.</li> <li>Switch off the electrical mains in your house.</li></ul>.<p><strong>During cyclone</strong></p>.<ul> <li>Do not go out even when the winds appear to calm down, and wait for an official announcement of the cyclone getting over.</li></ul>.<p><strong>During Evacuation</strong></p>.<ul> <li>Keep essential items like medicines, food, water to last a few days.</li> <li>Head for the proper shelter or evacuation points indicated for your area.</li> <li>At the shelter follow instructions of the person in charge.</li></ul>.<p><strong>Post-cyclone measures</strong></p>.<ul> <li>Stay in the shelter until you are told to leave</li> <li>Get inoculated against diseases immediately.</li> <li>Strictly avoid any loose and dangling wires from lamp posts.</li> <li>Clear debris from your premises immediately.</li></ul>.<p><em>(With PTI inputs)</em></p>