Kutch: A Gujarat woman delivered a baby amid fierce winds and stormy conditions caused by approaching Cyclone Biparjoy, which is expected to make landfall in Kutch by Thursday evening.
The woman, Kailashba Ganubha Jadeja, who was evacuated from Rasaliya village and rushed to Bhuj’s General Hospital amid fierce winds Tuesday night.
The Gujarat woman delivered a baby girl amid ‘Biparjoy’ who was named Lakshmi.
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Sensing the potential risks posed by the Cyclone’s heavy winds and rain in Kutch over the past two days, Anganwadi workers promptly admitted Kailashba to Bhuj’s Civil Hospital via a 108 ambulance.
The birth of the baby at 9:30pm brought immense joy to the family.
Expressing her gratitude, Kailashba Jadeja thanked Collector Amit Arora for establishing an isolation system that prioritised the care of pregnant women during such challenging times.
The administration is taking special care of expectant mothers and evacuating them to safe locations, she said.
IANS
