Before Cyclone Biparjoy was supposed to hit the area, there was an earthquake in the Kutch state of Gujarat. More than 45,000 people have been moved to places where they can stay safe.
On Wednesday night, a 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit the Kutch state of Gujarat, India, a day before Cyclone Biparjoy was due to hit the area.
More than 45,000 people have been moved to shelters in Gujarat’s coastal districts of Saurashtra and Kutch. The government took the step because of the disastrous effects of cyclone Biparjoy. The cyclone is expected to hit near the Jakhau coast in Gujarat’s Kutch district on the evening of June 15 and then move across the Rann until it reaches Rajasthan.
The government has been trying to provide prepare relieft, as Cyclone Biparjoy turned into a very severe cyclonic storm. Up to 13 teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) have been sent to the state.
