Cyclone Biparjoy: Triumph of Zero Casualty in Gujarat

The Cyclone Biparjoy originated over the Arabian Sea and posed significant threats to the Gujarat state due to its long coastline, high population density, intense development, huge infrastructure and geographical location. The document highlights the proactive measures taken by the community, public representatives, functionaries of the line departments, administration and the disaster management authorities in a coordinated manner as a team to achieve the Zero Casualty Goal during the cyclone.

Gujarat, the vibrant state on the west coast of India, is highly vulnerable to cyclones and its associated secondary hazards such as floods, storm surges, etc. The Cyclone Biparjoy originated from a low-pressure area that was first noticed and reported by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on 5th June 2023, before further intensifying into a cyclone.

The Hon'ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, called a meeting on Monday, 12th June 2023, with Hon'ble Home Minister, Principal Secretary to PM, Cabinet Secretary and other senior officers to review the preparedness of Ministries/Agencies of Centre as well as state of Gujarat to deal with the situation arising out of the impending Cyclone Biparjoy. He underscored the need for a concerted effort to achieve 'Zero Casualty' and minimize potential damage that may be caused by Cyclone Biparjoy including the livestock and wild life.