Origin– Arabian Sea
Countries Affected– India , Pakistan
Landfall Predictions – Time – Between 0900-1800 UTC of 15 June;
Area – Between Longitude 67.5E and 68.5E

Intensity Forecast

Forecast

Indian Meteorological Department Cyclone Updates – https://mausam.imd.gov.in/imd_latest/contents/cyclone.php

Forecast

Pakistan Meteorological Department Cyclone Updates – http://www.pmd.gov.pk/en/tropical-cyclone-warning-centre/advisories.php

Helpline Numbers and Source Links-

INDIA

Gujarat

Raigad, Maharashtra –

• District Control Room-02141-222097
• District Police Control Room-02141-228473 Toll Free No.112
• Regional Ports Department Control Room-02141-222746
• Panvel-022–27452399, Tehsildar, Shri.Vijay Talekar, (9420919992)
• Uran-022–27222352, Tehsildar, Mr.Uddhav Kadam, (8108504037)
• Karjat- 02148–222037, Tehsildar, Mr. Shital Rasal, (8087513083)

Flight and Railways –

• Mumbai Airport Live Flight Status Checking Portal https://csmia.adaniairports.com/flights.aspx
• Pune Airport Live Flight Status Checking Portal – Arrivals; Departures
• A hmedabad Airport Live Flight Status Checking Portal – https://www.adani.com/svpia-ahmedabad-airport/flight-status
• Gandhinagar Airport Live Flight Status Checking Portal – Arrivals ; Departures
• Western Railways Helpline Number List – https://wr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,7,570

PAKISTAN

• Khalapur-02192-275048, Tehsildar, Mr. Ayub Tamboli, (9975751076)
• Provincial Disaster Management Authority helpline: 0335-5557362
• Control Room South: (021) 99205628
• Control Room Korangi: (021) 99333926
• Control Room Keamari: (021) 99333176
• Control Room Malir: (021) 99248916
• Control Room Badin: (0297) 920013
• Control Room Thatta: (0298) 920061-3
• Control Room Sujawal: (0298) 510833
• DHA helpline: 1092, 0323-2652384, 021-3540009, 021-111-589-589

Flights and Railways –

• Karachi Airport Live Flight Status Checking Portal – https://karachiairport.com.pk
• Pakistan Railways Helpline Number List – https://pakrail.pk/pakistan-railway-helpline/#Pakistan_Railways_Helpline_Number

Other Important Source Links –

• Interactive Tracking of Cyclone Biparjoy – https://ddgmui.imd.gov.in/dwr_img/GIS/cyclone.html
• MitKat’s Special Advisory on Monsoon in Ahmedabad
• MitKat’s Special Advisory on Monsoon in Mumbai
• MitKa’s Special Advisory on Monsoon in Pune

Recommendations:

For Organisations

• Advised to move essential items (important documents, electronic equipment, etc) to an upper floor.
• Keep doors and windows closed to resist floodwaters and winds from damaging the interiors.
• Protect windows using adhesive tape to prevent glass doors or windows from shattering amid strong gusts.
• Advised to undertake flexible working arrangements and have adequate power backups ready.
• Turn off power during thunderstorms to avoid short circuit.
• Install mosquito repellents and arrange for sanitizer dispensers.
• Ensure and update all staff about the organisation’s Business Continuity as well as Duty of Care policy.

For individuals

• Remain vigilant of regular updates on Cyclone Bipar joy at – https://mausam.imd.gov.in/imd_latest/contents/cyclone.php#.
• It is advised to prepare for flood and landslides in adherence to government approved measures.
• Adhere by evacuation orders or other guidelines as issued by local authorities.
• Stock up on essentials such as medications, dry food, handwash, sanitizer, etc.
• Avoid walking in flooded/water-logged areas. If necessary, wear suitable footwear and beware of broken wires, sharp objects, and open drains.
• Use few drops of chlorine to potable water in absence of filtered water.
• Be cautious of frayed wires, electrical lines, and tree limbs.
• Avoid travelling in the vicinity of riverbanks.
• In case driving in low-lying areas, avoid hard accelerations and brakes; maintain a steady momentum and do not restart engine while the vehicle is stalled in water. For further safe driving guidelines, refer to MitKat’s Special Advisory on Safety Measures for Vehicles During Heavy Rainfall.
• Keep an extra set of fresh clothes in office.
• As power outage is likely to continue, advised to ensure that emergency lights and torches are working properly. Keep few extra cells as well.
• If residing in ground floor apartments or bungalows in flooded neighbourhoods, it is advised to safely pack valuables such as government issued identity documents, cash, jewellery, emergency aid etc. in a waterproof case and evacuate.
• Turn off power and gas connections before evacuating residential area.
• Given that heatwaves may intensify following the formation of deep depression in the Arabian Sea, it is advised to refer to MitKat’s Special Advisory on Heatwaves in the APAC for further information.
• MitKat advises to not panic and spread/give into misinformation. Rely on official sources only for proper information.