Mass Relocation and Relief Measures Organised by Army and NDRF Ahead of Cyclone Biparjoy

Ahead of cyclone Biparjoy's expected landfall near Jakhau port in Gujarat's Kutch district, authorities have taken swift action by relocating 30,000 individuals from coastal areas to temporary shelters. The NDRF (National Disaster Response Force) and multiple SDRF (State Disaster Response Force) teams are on standby, while the Army has prepared flood relief columns in strategic locations. In a virtual meeting, Union Home Minister Amit Shah urged the Gujarat government to ensure the safe relocation of people in vulnerable areas and maintain essential services. The meeting included Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Union ministers, local representatives, and officials from affected districts. Evacuation efforts have already commenced, with approximately 30,000 people relocated to temporary shelters, according to Alok Kumar Pandey, the state commissioner of relief. Joint relief operations involving the Army, civil administration, and National Disaster Response Force have been coordinated to address the potential impact of the cyclone.