Cyclone Biparjoy impact | Adverse weather and runway closure disrupt Air India flights in Mumbai

According to an official from the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), various parts of Mumbai and Maharashtra received rainfall on Sunday night. As the cyclone's intensity increased, Mumbai city and the coastal regions of the state encountered strong winds and accompanying rain. The gusty winds also impacted air quality and visibility due to the presence of dust particles.

There were instances of fallen trees in Mumbai due to the forceful winds, as stated by a civic official quoted by news agency PTI. In Ganpatipule town located in the coastal Ratnagiri district, unsuspecting tourists were surprised by enormous waves that hit the beach with a powerful current.

This unexpected occurrence frightened away the tourists, however, no significant injuries were reported.

The India Meteorological Department said on Monday that a cyclone alert has been sounded for Saurashtra and Kutch Coast. The weather department issued a yellow alert for the areas as it expects the cyclone to "cross between Mandvi (Gujarat) and Karachi (Pakistan) by noon of June 15".

Several regions in the state are on yellow alert and are likely to witness heavy rainfall.

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