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The cyclone, which on Monday morning was 400 kms south west of Porbandar, was moving at a speed of 45 kms per hour in the north west direction, the Indian Meteorological Department said.
Along with India, there is a possibility of areas in Pakistan also being affected by the cyclone.
"Kutch, Saurashtra in Gujarat and parts of Pakistan are likely to be affected," IMD Regional Director (Ahmedabad) Dr R K Kankane, said on Monday.
He said the cyclone was likely to hit the coast any time between Monday evening to Tuesday morning adding that it would not weaken further.
"Though it is moving in a north west direction, areas between Nalia (Kutch district) and Veraval (Junagadh district) continue to face a threat," said Kankane.
Signal No 10 has been hoisted at Dwarka and Veraval while Signal No 8 has been hoisted in Jakhoo and Okha.
Gujarat Relief Director B R Patel said, "Government is alert and is taking all precautions."
State Revenue Minister Vajubhai Vala said, "Nearly 1,200 buses are on stand-by for evacuating people in different parts of Gujarat."
Among the earthquake affected areas, the cyclone is expected to hit Anjar and areas around Kandla port. The weather bureau has predicted that it will not hit Bhuj, which was worst hit by the January 26 earthquake.
In Kutch, the cyclone is likely to affect Abdasa, Lakhpat, Mundra and Mandvi areas. All of them are close to the border with Pakistan.
People in the earthquake affected areas are apparently traumatised by the fresh threat.
Interestingly, the Prime Minister A B Vajpayee had planned to visit Kutch in June to meet the earthquake affected people.
EARLIER REPORT Cyclone may hit Gujarat Mon evening
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