Pune: storm Biporjoy is expected to transform into a severe cyclonic storm. As a result, there is a possibility of 40-50 kmph wind speed on the coasts of Saurashtra and Kutch on June 11. The wind speed can increase up to 60 kmph. Between June 12-15, the wind speed can range from 45-70 kmph. The authorities have warned fishermen not to venture into the Arabian Sea for the next few days.
The district administration of Valsad has closed the popular beach for tourists until June 14 as a precautionary measure. The Indian Coast Guard has advised fishermen, sailors, and others to take necessary precautions and has also alerted the authorities in Daman and Diu.
The Coast Guard units regularly send advisories to ships, planes, and radar stations in the sea. Meanwhile, the southwest monsoon has advanced over parts of Kerala and Karnataka, most parts of the Bay of Bengal, and several parts of eastern states.
