High Tide Waves Triggered By Cyclone Biparjoy Hit Gujarat, Mumbai

High tidal waves were observed at the popular Worli Sea Face in Mumbai due to the impact of Cyclone Biparjoy in Arabian Sea. Visuals from the scene were widely shared on the internet on Wednesday morning.

The cyclone is located about 290 km southwest of Porbandar in Gujarat and is heading northward at a speed of five kilometers per hour, according to the weather service.

Authorities have already warned people and fishermen against venturing into the sea because of the rough conditions ahead of the landfall of cyclone 'Biparjoy' on the Gujarat coast on June 15.

High tides were also observed near Gujarat Coastal districts.

''The Very severe cyclonic storm Biparjoy is very likely to cross between Mandvi (Gujarat) and Karachi (Pakistan) near Jakhau Port (Gujarat) tomorrow evening with maximum sustained wind speed of 125-135 kmph gusting to 150 kmph. Under its influence, prolonged rainfall activity is forecasted over coastal areas of Gujarat from June 14-16, and very heavy rains may occur around the border between Gujarat and Rajasthan from June 16-18,'' according to the India Meteorological Department bulletin.

Meanwhile, widespread rainfall with isolated heavy to very heavy falls over northeast, east and south India during the next few days.