Cyclone Biparjoy was a powerful tropical cyclone that formed over the east-central Arabian Sea and made landfall near the India-Pakistan border on June 15, 2023. The third depression and the second cyclonic storm of the 2023 North Indian Ocean cyclone season, Biparjoy originated from a depression that was first noted by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on June 6, before intensifying into a cyclonic storm. The cyclone steadily weakened due to deep flaring convection.
The cyclone was sheared due to moderate easterly vertical wind shear, with the deep convection displaced from the LLCC. The cyclone steadily weakened due to deep flaring convection. Biparjoy unexpectedly rapidly intensified and became a Category 3-equivalent cyclone on 11 June. Biparjoy reached its peak intensity as an extremely severe cyclonic storm, with maximum 3-minute sustained winds of 165 km/h (105 mph). The shear decreased and convective organization and areal extent increased. Banding features are becoming increasingly evident in satellite images along the southern periphery.
Biparjoy made landfall near the India-Pakistan border on June 15, with maximum sustained winds of 150 km/h (93 mph). The cyclone caused widespread damage in India and Pakistan, with at least 1,000 people killed and over 100,000 people displaced. The cyclone also caused extensive damage to property and infrastructure.
The following are some of the impacts of Cyclone Biparjoy:
- Damage to property and infrastructure: Cyclone Biparjoy caused extensive damage to property and infrastructure in India and Pakistan. In India, the cyclone destroyed over 100,000 homes and damaged over 100,000 other buildings. The cyclone also damaged roads, railways, and power lines. In Pakistan, the cyclone destroyed over 50,000 homes and damaged over 50,000 other buildings. The cyclone also damaged roads, railways, and power lines.
- Loss of life: Cyclone Biparjoy caused at least 1,000 people to be killed in India and Pakistan. In India, the cyclone killed over 700 people. In Pakistan, the cyclone killed over 300 people.
- Disaster relief: The Indian government and the Pakistani government have provided disaster relief to the affected areas. The Indian government has provided food, water, shelter, and medical supplies to the affected areas. The Pakistani government has provided food, water, shelter, and medical supplies to the affected areas.
Cyclone Biparjoy was a powerful and destructive cyclone that caused widespread damage in India and Pakistan. The cyclone also caused loss of life. The Indian government and the Pakistani government have provided disaster relief to the affected areas.