Biparjoy weakens to depression after wreaking damage

Analysis by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), one of Asia’s leading not-for-profit policy research institutions, reveals that cyclone intensity and the number of occurrences has increased manifold.

- Puja Das

Cyclone Biparjoy struck Gujarat on Thursday, resulting in two fatalities and injuring at least 22. The cyclone caused extensive damage, uprooting trees, and wreaking havoc on houses and vehicles. It is likely to weaken into a deep depression over Saurashtra and Kutch by Friday night.

A father and his son lost their lives as they attempted to rescue their livestock in the aftermath of Arabian Sea’s longest-ever cyclone, officials said.