Evacuations Begin as Severe Storm Heads for India, Pakistan
- Wind speed may rise to as high as 150 km per hour, IMD says
- Heavy rains seen in coastal areas of Gujarat for three days
Cyclone Biparjoy near the Indian and Pakistan coast on June 12.
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An “extremely severe” cyclone is set to batter some coastal areas of India and Pakistan this week, prompting authorities to start moving thousands of people to safer places.
The wind speed during the storm, named Biparjoy, could rise to as high as 150 kilometers (93 miles) per hour, according to the India Meteorological Department. It’s expected to cross India’s Saurashtra and Kutch and adjoining Pakistan coasts on Thursday, the bureau said.