Thousands evacuated in India and Pakistan ahead of cyclone’s arrival

People evacuated from Kandla port, in preparation for Cyclone Biparjoy, rest at a shelter in Gandhidham, India (Ajit Solanki/AP)

Pakistan’s army and civil authorities are planning to evacuate 80,000 people along the country’s southern coast, and thousands in neighbouring India have already sought shelter, ahead of Cyclone Biparjoy’s arrival.

The cyclone is forecast to slam ashore in the densely populated region on Thursday.