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Hurricane Biparjoy Track Map & Archive

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Local time · Active from 05 Jun 2023 04:00 GMT+4 to 19 Jun 2023 05:00 GMT+5

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Estimated Storm Impact Analysis

Real-time analysis of population and infrastructure exposure within the storm's wind field.

Radius: ~600 km
👥 Estimated Population at Risk
13.84Mpeople
🏥 Hospitals & Medical Centers
252facilities
🏕️ Evacuation Shelters & Centers
769centers
🏫 Schools & Critical Infrastructure
1846buildings
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Basic Information

Peak Category

Tropical Depression

Minimum Pressure

958 hPa

Maximum Wind Speed

166 km/h

Region

West Pacific

Key Events

Formation

05 Jun 2023 04:00 GMT+4

10.3°N, 66.7°E

Dissipation

19 Jun 2023 05:00 GMT+5

26.3°N, 76.0°E

Frequently Asked Questions about Biparjoy

No, Biparjoy is no longer active. It dissipated or transitioned into an extratropical cyclone on 2023-06-19T00:00:00.000Z.
Biparjoy formed on 2023-06-05T00:00:00.000Z and dissipated on 2023-06-19T00:00:00.000Z, reaching a peak intensity of tropical_depression.

Storm Timeline

Biparjoy at 26.3°N, 76.0°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 36 km/h (22 mph)

Biparjoy at 26.3°N, 75.6°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 0 km/h

Biparjoy at 26.3°N, 75.2°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 36 km/h (22 mph)

Biparjoy at 26.3°N, 74.9°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 0 km/h

Biparjoy at 26.3°N, 74.7°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 36 km/h (22 mph)

Biparjoy at 26.3°N, 74.3°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 0 km/h

Biparjoy at 26.3°N, 74.0°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)

Biparjoy at 26.2°N, 73.8°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)

Biparjoy at 26.0°N, 73.3°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)

Biparjoy at 25.9°N, 73.0°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 0 km/h

Biparjoy Slams Gujarat Coast After Record Arabian Sea Trek

Cyclone Biparjoy formed over the Arabian Sea as a depression on 6 June 2023 and intensified into an Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm before approaching the Gujarat coast. The cyclone reached peak intensity on 11 June with maximum sustained winds of 90 knots and an estimated central pressure of 958 hPa in the official best-track record. Biparjoy made landfall near Naliya in Gujarat’s Kutch district on 16 June with destructive winds, heavy rainfall, and coastal flooding impacts. The system weakened into a deep depression on 16 June and later became a well-marked low-pressure area over northwestern India on 19 June.

From Depression to Cyclone: Biparjoy’s Week-Long Arabian Sea Trek

Biparjoy began as a low-pressure area over the southeastern Arabian Sea before the India Meteorological Department classified it as a depression on 6 June 2023. The system formed near 10.3°N and 66.7°E, with an initial intensity of about 25 knots and a central pressure near 1004 hPa. It moved northwestward across the Arabian Sea while strengthening through the early stages of its lifecycle.

The cyclone reached Cyclonic Storm intensity on 6 June and continued to organize over open waters. By 7 June, Biparjoy had intensified into a Severe Cyclonic Storm under the IMD classification system, with increasing wind speeds and a more defined circulation structure. The storm continued strengthening during 8 June, becoming an Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm as it moved farther across the Arabian Sea.

Biparjoy’s track carried it through a long period of intensification and maintenance over the ocean. On 10 June, the cyclone entered a stronger phase, with IMD observations showing rapid development toward its maximum strength. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center assessed the storm as a Category 3-equivalent tropical cyclone on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale during its peak phase.

The cyclone reached its maximum intensity on 11 June near 18.0°N and 67.7°E. The official IMD analysis recorded maximum sustained winds of 90 knots and a central pressure of 958 hPa, while JTWC analyzed a lower pressure value near 944 hPa using its own operational methodology. Biparjoy maintained Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm intensity before gradually weakening during its approach toward the western coast of India.

The northward movement placed Gujarat and parts of southern Pakistan under increasing coastal threat. Forecast agencies tracked the cyclone’s position, intensity changes, and possible impacts as the storm approached populated coastal areas, including Kutch district and the Sindh coastline.

105-Knot Winds Recorded as Biparjoy Curves Toward Gujarat

Biparjoy remained a major maritime hazard during its approach to land. The cyclone produced a broad area of strong winds and rough seas across the northeastern Arabian Sea, affecting fishing activity and coastal operations in India and Pakistan. Maritime authorities restricted fishing activities and advised vessels to avoid dangerous sea conditions during the storm’s passage.

The India Meteorological Department issued repeated warnings for Gujarat as Biparjoy approached. The expected impacts included strong winds, heavy rainfall, storm surge, and flooding in low-lying coastal locations. Emergency agencies in Gujarat prepared evacuation plans, moved residents from vulnerable coastal communities, and arranged response teams before landfall.

More than 180,000 people were evacuated across India and Pakistan before the cyclone arrived. Disaster management teams, power restoration crews, medical units, and local administrations were positioned to respond to damage caused by strong winds and flooding.

Biparjoy’s intensity decreased slightly before reaching the coast, but the cyclone retained significant destructive potential. The storm entered the Gujarat coastal zone with sustained winds around 115–125 km/h and higher gusts during landfall operations. The strongest impacts occurred across Kutch and nearby coastal areas, where exposed infrastructure, agriculture, and fishing communities faced severe weather conditions.

The storm surge affected low-lying coastal sections during the landfall period. Coastal flooding occurred in vulnerable areas, while strong winds damaged electrical infrastructure, uprooted trees, and disrupted transportation. Gujarat authorities reported damage to roads, power systems, and local facilities after the cyclone crossed inland.

Pakistan’s Sindh province also monitored Biparjoy closely because the storm track passed near the country’s southern coastline. Emergency preparations were carried out in coastal districts, with authorities focusing on evacuation readiness and protection of communities exposed to wind and flooding hazards.

Gujarat Coast Braces as Biparjoy’s Eye Crosses Near Naliya

Biparjoy made landfall on 16 June 2023 near Naliya in Gujarat’s Kutch district. The cyclone crossed the coast as an Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm, bringing intense winds, heavy rainfall, and coastal flooding conditions to western India.

The landfall region included remote coastal settlements, salt production zones, agricultural areas, and infrastructure facilities exposed to the Arabian Sea. Wind damaged parts of Kutch, including electrical systems, trees, and vulnerable structures.

Rainfall associated with Biparjoy spread across Gujarat and neighboring regions after landfall. The cyclone’s circulation continued moving inland, bringing additional rainfall to parts of Rajasthan and surrounding areas as the system weakened.

After crossing the coastline, Biparjoy rapidly lost strength because of reduced access to ocean heat energy and increased friction over land. On 16 June, the system weakened into a deep depression while moving across western India. By 17 June, it had weakened further into a depression, and by 19 June it had become a well-marked low-pressure area over northwestern India.

The response highlighted the importance of early warnings and coordinated evacuation operations. The large-scale relocation of residents before landfall reduced exposure in areas directly affected by the strongest winds and coastal hazards.

Thirteen-Day Life Cycle: What Biparjoy Revealed About Arabian Sea Storms

Biparjoy’s lifecycle extended from its depression stage on 6 June 2023 to its final weakening stage on 19 June 2023. The cyclone traveled across the Arabian Sea for nearly two weeks, passing through multiple intensity categories under the IMD classification system.

The storm progressed through the sequence of Depression, Deep Depression, Cyclonic Storm, Severe Cyclonic Storm, and Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm before weakening after landfall. Its strongest phase occurred on 11 June, when IMD recorded peak winds of 90 knots and a minimum central pressure of 958 hPa.

The cyclone’s long duration over the Arabian Sea allowed continuous observation through satellite monitoring, numerical forecasting models, and international operational analysis. The event demonstrated the importance of coordinated forecasting between meteorological agencies and disaster management authorities during high-impact tropical cyclone events.

Biparjoy remained confined to the North Indian Ocean basin and did not affect East Asian coastal regions including China, the Philippines, Japan, or Vietnam. Its impacts were concentrated along the Gujarat coast of India and nearby areas of Pakistan.

The final tracked position on 19 June placed Biparjoy’s remnant low-pressure system near 26.3°N and 76.0°E, with a central pressure of 995 hPa in the final best-track analysis.