Weather update today live: On June 20, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a forecast of intense rainfall in 10 states. Meanwhile IMD has said that heatwave over East India and adjoining Central India likely to abate from June 23. The IMD also issued a 'Red Alert' and predicted 'very heavy' to 'extremely heavy' rainfall across several districts of Assam over the next few days.
Cyclone Biparjoy disrupted the power and communication lines in the coastal district of Gujarat as it crossed the region as very severe cyclonic storm. | Latest News India
Cyclone Biparjoy made landfall near Jakhau Port in Gujarat's Kutch district on Thursday evening after a 10-day journey across the Arabian Sea. Emergency teams were on standby for relief and rescue efforts, and about 100,000 people had been evacuated
PM Modi received details of Cyclone Biparjoy and expressed concern for the safety of wild animals in Gir Forest. Gujarat evacuated 100,000 people in preparation.