Cyclone Biparjoy: As per the IMD, the very severe cyclonic storm Biparjoy is expected to intensify further in the next 24 hours and head north-northeastwards. This could bring heavy showers and strong winds in coastal areas of Kerala, Karnataka, Goa and Maharashtra
Coastal villages have been alerted regarding Cyclone Biparjoy. The coastal areas near Surat especially Sunwali, Dumas and Dabhari beaches have been closed | BLiTZ
An agreement has been signed between the Surat District Primary Education Officer and the Adani Foundation, Hazira, to support the education of over 1400 | BLiTZ
In the Valsad district, a total of 28 villages were alerted by the district collector, and locals were told to stay ready to get shifted to other safer places if required.
Later in the day, Chavda met Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel at his office and appraised him about the complaints his party received through their "Jan Manch" campaign.