A study by Kutch University researchers found that Cyclone Biparjoy transported essential nutrients, such as phosphorus, to the Banni grassland in Kutch, improving soil fertility. The winds from the Middle Eastern deserts during the cyclone distributed phosphorus-rich particles, acting as a natural fertilizer for vegetation and agricultural crops. The research team analyzed 40 years of data, including NASA's MERRA-2 satellite data, to understand phosphorus distribution patterns. The study found significant increases in phosphorus levels in the Banni grassland after the cyclone due to dust settling and rain.

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