High alert was sounded by the Border Security Force on Monday after it was confirmed that Barmer and Jaisalmer are likely to get affected by cyclone Nilofer, which is located at southern Arabian sea and likely to hit Karachi (Pakistan) and portions of Gujarat. Administration has also put in place preventive measures to restrict damages at international border at Jaisalmer and Barmer. BSF has also asked its men to be on alert during the impact of the cyclone to avoid any kind of intrusion from Pakistan.
Since heavy dust storm is expected by Friday as an impact of Nilofer, BSF has asked its men to intensify the vigil to avoid any kind of intrusion from the neighbouring country.
DIG, BSF, Raj Frontier, Ravi Gandhi said, "Looking at the likely impact of cyclone Nilofer on Rajasthan, after its entrance from Gujarat's coastal areas, we have put our men on high alert. Jawans have been directed to wear special goggles to protect them from strong winds and storms. They have also been asked to be attentive towards loose electric wires, tin sheds etc."
He said jawans have been told that intruders may take advantage of the storm and rain, so they have to be extra cautious.
On the progress of the cyclone so far, a senior officer at IMD, Delhi, said, "The very severe cyclonic storm, Nilofer, over west-central Arabian Sea has remained practically stationary. However, as the storm comes closer to Gujarat coast, it would weaken and cross the coast as a severe cyclonic storm. It will certainly bring rains and dust storm in western Rajasthan, including Barmer and Jaisalmer from Friday onwards."
Officials added that the state will have the impact of Nilofer up to a week, till November 7.
Since heavy dust storm is expected by Friday as an impact of Nilofer, BSF has asked its men to intensify the vigil to avoid any kind of intrusion from the neighbouring country.
DIG, BSF, Raj Frontier, Ravi Gandhi said, "Looking at the likely impact of cyclone Nilofer on Rajasthan, after its entrance from Gujarat's coastal areas, we have put our men on high alert. Jawans have been directed to wear special goggles to protect them from strong winds and storms. They have also been asked to be attentive towards loose electric wires, tin sheds etc."
He said jawans have been told that intruders may take advantage of the storm and rain, so they have to be extra cautious.
On the progress of the cyclone so far, a senior officer at IMD, Delhi, said, "The very severe cyclonic storm, Nilofer, over west-central Arabian Sea has remained practically stationary. However, as the storm comes closer to Gujarat coast, it would weaken and cross the coast as a severe cyclonic storm. It will certainly bring rains and dust storm in western Rajasthan, including Barmer and Jaisalmer from Friday onwards."
Officials added that the state will have the impact of Nilofer up to a week, till November 7.
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