CGI Tornado Mistaken for Cyclone Biparjoy on Gujarat Coast
Social media is abuzz with a viral video that appears to show a terrifying tornado result of cyclone Biparjoy forming over the sea, purportedly signaling the arrival of Cyclone Biparjoy on Gujarat’s coast. The video has gained significant attention, with users sharing it widely as evidence of the impending cyclone. However, reports say the footage discovered is unrelated to Cyclone Biparjoy.
Cyclone Biparjoy, as reported by the Indian Coast Guard, is expected to make landfall between the hours of 18:00 and 20:00. The coast between Mandvi in Gujarat and Karachi in Pakistan is likely to experience powerful winds, storm surges, and heavy rainfall. With over 37,000 people already evacuated and several train services canceled, authorities are on high alert, preparing for the cyclone’s impact on June 15.
After researching, it was revealed that the footage actually depicts a tornado formation created through Computer-generated imagery (CGI) animation. This technological wizardry has been mistaken for a real-life event, leading to the video’s widespread sharing on social media platforms.
The video in question was initially posted by ‘orphicframer’ on Instagram on June 7, 2019. The accompanying caption included hashtags – ‘cgi #vfx #visualeffects #digitalart #photoshop,’ explicitly stating that the video was a product of CGI animation. Furthermore, the same user’s YouTube channel featured an extended version of the video, which was shared on December 22, 2018. The video’s title on YouTube clearly indicated its nature as a CGI simulation, portraying a tornado in Jersey, Channel Islands.
Terrifying Cyclone Biparjoy’s impact captured on video: Beachgoers caught unaware as powerful storm hits coastal regions
As Cyclone Biparjoy moves closer to making landfall in Gujarat’s Kutch region, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for the coastal areas. Social media platforms are abuzz with videos showcasing the cyclone’s early impact on the local ecology.
One viral video from Ganpatipule, a coastal town in Maharashtra’s Ratnagiri district, captures the startling scene as the sea violently swells, catching beachgoers off guard. Oblivious to the impending danger, people can be seen enjoying their day at the beach before being engulfed by the surging tides. Some are dragged into the sea by the strong current, while others scramble to safety as water floods the beach and shops.
Flight operations at Mumbai airport have already been affected, with the main runway temporarily shut down due to adverse weather conditions caused by Cyclone Biparjoy. Passengers had to endure several hours of delay on Sunday night. Maharashtra experienced moderate rainfall and high tide waves as the cyclone approached.
Experts have observed that the cyclone underwent rapid intensification twice since its formation on June 7. Consequently, fishing has been banned along the coasts of Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu until June 15. Initially predicted to have peak wind speeds of around 55 kilometers per hour (kmph), updated reports now suggest that the cyclone’s harsh weather conditions could increase the wind speed to 160 kmph in the next few days.
A satellite image captured by NASA showcases the formidable presence of Cyclone Biparjoy as seen from space. The picture, taken by the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) on the NOAA-20 satellite, displays a vivid and ominous view of the storm, reflecting its menacing nature on Earth. The image was obtained on June 14, a day before the cyclone was projected to make landfall.
NASA reports on June 14, Cyclone Biparjoy had wind speeds reaching 129 kilometers per hour, classifying it as a category 1 storm on the Saffir-Simpson Wind Scale. This long-lasting cyclone has maintained its intensity, posing a potential threat to the affected regions.
To ensure the safety of the coastal population, approximately 74,000 individuals have been relocated to shelters in Gujarat’s coastal region as Cyclone Biparjoy approaches the Kutch district. Biparjoy originated as a cyclone during the early hours of June 6. According to Roxy Mathew Koll, a climate scientist at the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, the Arabian Sea experienced sea surface temperatures of 31°C to 32°C in early June, surpassing the climatological mean by 2°C to 4°C. These warm oceanic conditions have contributed to the sustenance of the cyclone, with scientists noting that a minimum temperature of 27°C is required to fuel a tropical cyclone.
