Cyclone Vayu changes course overnight, won’t make landfall in Gujarat

The “very severe” cyclonic storm Vayu may not hit Gujarat as it has moved towards the sea and will pass nearby from Veraval, Porbandar and Dwarka. Its effect will be seen in the coastal regions as there will be heavy wind speed and heavy rain as well. (Express photo: Javed Raja)

High velocity wind and rainfall witnessed early morning in Veraval, a coastal town in Gujarat. (Express photo: Javed Raja)

According to Skymet Weather, the cyclone which at present is Category 2 storm may weaken into a Category 1 storm. In pic: Fishermen pull boats away from the sea shore at Jhalesar on June 12. (Express photo: Javed Raja)

An NDRF officer request villagers to evacuate from their village near Dwaraka in the western state of Gujarat on June 12, 2019. (Source: NDRF)

Schools and colleges will remain shut on June 13 across 10 districts as the Army, NDRF personnel, IAF helicopters and around 300 marine commandoes remain on standby to overlook rescue and relief operations. (Express photo: Javed Raja)

On Thursday, in a massive evacuation drive, around three lakh people were shifted to safer places as the cyclonic storm Vayu inched closer to the Gujarat coast. It was expected to make landfall between Dwarka and Veraval this afternoon. (Express photo: Javed Raja)

Flight operations were suspended by the Airports Authority of India in Porbandar, Diu, Bhavnagar, Keshod and Kandla for 24 hours from Wednesday midnight. (Express photo: Javed Raja)

On Wednesday, CM Vijay Rupani held a review meeting to monitor the situation. Western Railways has cancelled 70 trains and will terminate 28 others due to Cyclone Vayu.(Express photo: Javed Raja)