08 Jun 2023  |   02:55pm IST

Cyclonic storm Biparjoy intensifies in Arabian Sea

Team Herald

The very severe cyclonic storm Biparjoy has intensified over the East central Arabian Sea. Over the past six hours, it has been moving almost northwards at a speed of 5 kmph. On Thursday, the storm is centred approximately 860 km west-southwest of Goa, 910 km southwest of Mumbai, 940 km south-southwest of Porbandar, and 1230 km south of Karachi.

IMD predicts that Biparjoy will gradually intensify further over the next 48 hours. The storm is expected to maintain its north-northwestward movement over the next 3 days. The authorities are closely monitoring the situation, especially in the coastal areas of Goa and Mumbai, as the storm's route could potentially affect these regions.