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Cyclone Vayu and its menacing fury

State authorities and rescue and relief teams have been working overtime to ensure minimal loss of life and property as Cyclone Vayu is expected to pass by the coastal city of Veraval in Gujarat.

Zee Media Bureau|

Updated:Jun 13, 2019, 08:54 AM IST

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Cyclone Vayu has been racing north-northwestwards in the Arabian Sea and has its sights firmly set on coastal Gujarat although it is unlikely to make landfall. As its name suggests, Vayu is expected to bring in high-speed winds to coastal parts of Gujarat and will also have an impact on Goa, coastal Maharashtra and some parts of coastal Karnataka. (ANI photo)

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Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani has been closely monitoring the situation and has been coordinating with various state agencies as well as the Home Ministry. (IANS photo)

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A crane lifts fishing boats to higher grounds. Fishermen have been warned not to venture out because of very rough sea conditions. (ANI photo)

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Fishermen move their boats to a safer place along the shore as Cyclone Vayu is expected to pass by Veraval. (PTI photo)

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A view of the famous Somnath Temple with waves crashing against its boundary wall. (ANI photo)

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The Somnath temple located in Prabhas Patan near Veraval. (ANI photo)

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The Indian Air Force has been playing a crucial role in transporting NDRF personnel as well as relief materials to different parts of Gujarat. The Indian Army, Navy and Coast Guard too are on high alert. (IAF photo)

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It is estimated that close to three lakh people have been evacuated from low-lying areas in Gujarat. (PIB photo)

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NDRF teams help in the evacuation process in Gujarat's Porbandar. (PIB photo)

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NDRF personnel carry out evacuation drive in Gujarat's Dwarka. (IANS photo)

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NDRF members at the Ahmedabad railway station with relief materials. (IANS photo)

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A bird's eye view of Bhuj where the impending cyclone has resulted in several traffic jams at key road intersections. (ANI photo)

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The IMD warned of high-speed winds in Mumbai as well. It said that there is a potential threat from flying objects and that locals in the city should exercise maximum caution. (ANI photo)

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A number of trees have been uprooted in the city while close to 400 flights suffered delays at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport on Wednesday (June 12). (IANS photo)

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BMC has also warned locals in Mumbai to avoid going to areas close to the city's shoreline. (ANI photo)