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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert for Cyclone Biporjoy as it begins its landfall process over the coastal regions of Saurashtra and Kutch.
Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General of IMD said that the landing procedure is progressing at a slower pace and is expected to continue until midnight. Mohapatra has urged everyone to stay indoors during this dangerous phase of the cyclone.
Cyclone Biporjoy's landfall began around 6:30 p.m. over the coastal regions of Saurashtra and Kutch and is expected to conclude at midnight. The affected area is likely to be the Gujarati coast between Mandvi and Karachi, near the port of Jakhau, with the cyclone currently moving at a speed of 15 km/h.
Mohapatra stated that strong winds of 60 to 80 km/h were being experienced in Saurashtra and Kutch, and gusty winds could reach speeds of 115 to 125 km/h, with a potential maximum of 140 km/h.
Rainfall has been recorded in various areas, with rainfall totals of 28mm, 20mm, 32mm, 62mm, 28mm and 30mm in Dwaraka, Okha, Naliya, Bhuj, Porbandar and Kandla respectively. More heavy rains are expected, and they can even become extremely severe.
What is landfall?
Landfall refers to the point at which a tropical cyclone, such as a hurricane, typhoon, or cyclone, makes landfall or landfall. It is the moment when the center of the storm crosses the coastline. When it makes landfall, the cyclone's strong winds, heavy rains, storm surge, and other associated hazards affect coastal areas. The intensity of the storm and the specific geographic characteristics of the land can determine the extent of the damage caused by the cyclone.
How long does a landfall last?
The duration of a landfall can vary depending on several factors, including the speed of the cyclone and the size of the affected area. In general, the landfall process itself can last anywhere from a few hours to several hours as the center of the cyclone moves up the coast.
When a cyclone makes landfall, it begins to lose its source of moisture and encounters increased friction from the land surface, causing a gradual weakening of the storm. The dissipation process usually occurs over time, usually within a day or two after landfall.
During the landfall phase, cyclone intensity may be at its peak, with strong winds, heavy rains, and storm surge posing significant risks to coastal areas. However, as the cyclone moves inland, its strength gradually decreases. The combination of reduced moisture supply and increased surface friction causes the storm to weaken, resulting in decreased wind speed and rainfall intensity.
Cyclone forecast
The cyclone is forecast to reach the Gujarat-Pakistan border on June 15, followed by its move towards Pakistan on June 16 and Rajasthan on June 17.
Meanwhile, as of June 15, India has a 51% rainfall deficit. The start of the southwest monsoon was officially declared on June 8, with a seven-day delay.
In June, rainfall in eastern and northeastern India was 48% below average, while the northwestern, central and southern peninsulas experienced deficits of 20%, 73% and 54% respectively, according to the European Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasts represented by Windy.
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