Cyclone Biparjoy to hit India, Pakistan: What we know so far

A man walks away from the seafront as large waves hit the coast in Mumbai [Punit Paranjpe/AFP]

India and Pakistan are bracing for the first severe cyclone of the year, expected to hit the South Asian countries this week.

Authorities are making emergency preparations as Cyclone Biparjoy in the Arabian Sea approaches their coastal regions.