Total 37 NDRF teams remained deployed in during the Cyclone ‘Biparjoy’ in various States viz. Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Diu.

Gujarat: 18 NDRF teams were deployed in various districts of Gujarat like Porbandar, Valsad, Gir Somnath, Rajkot, Kutch, Jamnagar, Morbi, Devbhumi Dwarka & Junagarh. NDRF teams assisted State administration in the mass evacuation of 1,43,053 persons. Teams also rescued 07 persons, evacuated 02 livestock and removed 71 uprooted trees, 10 Electric Poles and cleared 10.1 Kms of road.

Rajasthan: 08 teams were deployed in various districts of Rajasthan like Jalore, Rajsamand, Sirohi and Pali. NDRF teams assisted State administration in the mass evacuation of 10,051 persons. Teams also rescued 137 persons and evacuated 04 livestock.

Besides, 06 teams in Maharashtra, 04 teams in Karnataka and 01 team in Diu were also deployed to evacuate people extend rescue and relief operations.

No casualty was reported due to the Cyclone ‘Biparjoy’. Hon’ble Home Minister Shri Amit Shah applauded the role of NDRF during this difficult phase.