Mumbai: Cyclone Biparjoy, a powerful storm that has been battering India’s west coast, has forced the closure of Mumbai Airport and the diversion of flights. The storm has also caused widespread power outages and damage to property.
Mumbai Airport was closed on Wednesday morning as the storm made landfall. Flights were diverted to other airports in the region, including Pune and Ahmedabad. The airport is expected to remain closed until Thursday morning.
The storm has also caused widespread power outages in Mumbai and other parts of the state of Maharashtra. More than 1 million people are without power, and officials are working to restore it as quickly as possible.
Cyclone Biparjoy has also caused damage to property. In Mumbai, several trees have fallen on homes and businesses, and there have been reports of flooding in some areas.
The storm is expected to weaken as it moves inland, but it is still expected to cause significant damage in its path. Officials are urging people to stay indoors and avoid travel if possible. Cyclone Biparjoy is a Category 1 storm with winds gusting up to 120 kilometers per hour.
The storm formed in the Bay of Bengal on Tuesday and made landfall in Maharashtra on Wednesday morning. The storm is expected to weaken as it moves inland, but it is still expected to cause significant damage in its path. Officials are urging people to stay indoors and avoid travel if possible.