Cyclone

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West Bengal, Odisha border to bear brunt

Mamata accused the Center of allocating a lesser amount of money to West Bengal than the other states facing the threat of cyclone Yaas

25 May 2021 2:19 AM

Cyclone Yaas, which is gathering strength in the Bay of Bengal, is likely to cross the north Odisha-West Bengal coast between Odisha’s Paradip and Sagar Island in West Bengal by May 26. (Photo: India Meteorological Department)

Cyclone 'Yaas' set to be 'Very Severe'; IAF ready with 11 aircrafts, 25 choppers

Cyclone Yaas is feared to strike the Odisha and West Bengal coasts in a very severe shape, as deadly as last year’s Amphan

24 May 2021 12:59 AM

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said that the state is yet to receive a single penny as financial help from the Centre for cyclone 'Bulbul'-affected areas despite PM Narendra Modi's assurance. (Photo: File)

Yet to get financial help from Centre for cyclone 'Bulbul' despite PM's assurance: Mamata

Banerjee said that the state would also release Rs 5,000 each for those betel leaf farmers who faced huge loss in the devastation.

02 Dec 2019 2:05 PM

No major damage was immediately reported in camps in southeast Bangladesh where hundreds of thousands of refugees from neighbouring Myanmar are living. (Photo: PTI)

At least 13 dead, fishermen missing after cyclone Bulbul lashes Bengal, B'desh

India’s meteorological department said cyclone was expected to weaken but warned fishermen not to venture into sea for the next 12 hours.

11 Nov 2019 1:29 PM

Severe cyclonic storm 'Bulbul' made landfall Saturday midnight between Sagar Islands of West Bengal and Khepupara in Bangladesh, hurtling northeastwards into the neighbouring country over the Sunderban delta, with two deaths reported in its wake. (Photo: File)

2 dead as cyclone 'Bulbul' makes landfall, PM Modi speaks with WB CM on situation

One death each has been reported from West Bengal and Odisha due to heavy rain triggered by the storm.

10 Nov 2019 11:06 AM

Visitors use umbrellas to protect themselves from rain outside Victoria Memorial in Kolkata on Saturday. The very severe cyclonic storm Bulbul over the Bay of Bengal is likely to make landfall between West Bengal-Bangladesh coasts by late Saturday evening or night, bringing in its wake very heavy rain and gale wind. (Photo: PTI)

Cyclone Bulbul weakens, crosses West Bengal

In it bulletin at 9 pm, the India Meteorological Department informed that the cyclone would weaken further and gradually.

10 Nov 2019 8:24 AM

Operations at the Kolkata airport, the busiest in eastern India, will be suspended for 12 hours beginning 6 pm on Saturday due to severe cyclone 'Bulbul', Home Ministry officials said. (Representational Image)

Operations at Kolkata airport suspended for 12 hours due to cyclone 'Bulbul'

The severe cyclone is expected to make a landfall on the West Bengal coast this evening.

09 Nov 2019 4:32 PM

Cyclone “Bulbul” has further intensified its shape and power over the Bay of Bengal, turning into a “Very Severe Cyclonic Storm”. (Photo: Representational/ Pixabay)

Cyclone Bulbul set to hit West Bengal today

NDRF deploys 16 teams to deal with situation, schools to be shut.

09 Nov 2019 4:19 AM

In view of the weather condition, all schools and anganwadi centres will remain closed on Friday and Saturday in Puri, Jagatsinghpur and Kendrapara districts, an official said in the Odisha capital. (Representational Image)

Cyclone 'Bulbul' to bring heavy rain; Odisha, WB to prepare for flood-like situation

The weather department said the system is likely to move initially north-northwestwards and then nearly northwards till November 9.

08 Nov 2019 8:10 AM

Possibility of cyclonic storm triggers Coast Guard to issue advisory for states, UTs

Coast Guard has requested the state and UT administration to issue appropriate warnings in vernacular languages.

20 Oct 2019 8:22 PM

Kalamitra is Fani-hit Raghurajpur’s new symbol of hope

Thanks to its efforts and commitment, some of the villagers now have a regular income once more.

22 Jul 2019 1:35 AM

Vayu is expected to cross Gujarat coast between Dwarka and Veraval as a 'very severe cyclonic storm' with a wind speed of 155-165 km per hour gusting to 180 km per hour. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Cyclone Vayu will not hit Gujarat; 'very severe storm' to pass Veraval

Gujarat government evacuated over 2.7 lakh people as 'very severe cyclonic storm' inched closer to state coast.

13 Jun 2019 9:24 AM

'It is very likely to intensify further into a deep depression during the next 12 hours and into a cyclonic Storm during the subsequent 24 hours. It is likely to move north-northwestwards during next 72 hours,' IMD said. (Photo: ANI)

Depression over southeast and east central Arabian Sea to intensify further

Fishermen have been advised not to venture into sea along Kerala coast, Lakshadweep and southeast Arabian Sea in coming days.

10 Jun 2019 1:13 PM

The Meteorological experts have predicted that monsoon will hit Mumbai along with the Konkan region during this period. (Representational Image | PIB)

Cyclone likely to hit Arabian Sea on June 11-12, warns MeT Dept

MeT has asked fishermen to avoid entering the sea during this period. It will be around 300 km away from coast.

10 Jun 2019 11:36 AM

The death toll in Odisha due to cyclone Fani has touched 64 with Puri recording the maximum number of casualties at 39 according to official estimates released by the Odisha government on Saturday. (Photo: File)

Cyclone Fani: Death toll rises to 64 in Odisha

Puri was followed by Khordha (9), Cuttack (6), Jajpur (4), Mayurbhanj (4) and Kendrapada (3) in the casualty list.

13 May 2019 9:42 AM

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. (Photo: File)

Cyclone Fani: Death toll rises to 43 in Odisha

Cyclone Fani which made landfall in Puri district on May 3 left a trail of destruction in the state.

11 May 2019 4:04 PM

Cyclone Fani battered the coastal districts on May 3 but only half of the over 4.5 lakh electricity consumers in Bhubaneswar have got power supply back at a time when the state is sizzled under intense heat wave. (Photo: File | AP)

After Cyclone Fani, no water, electricity for 8 days; protests rock Odisha

Protesters tried to attack an office of Central Electricity Supply Utility, forcing employees to lock themselves inside.

11 May 2019 8:39 AM

Delinquency levels in microfinance loans could go up in Odisha in the aftermath of the worst cyclone in 20 years seen by the state. (Photo: File/PTI)

Odisha may see short-term spike in MFI delinquencies

Odisha had witnessed a sharp rise in Gross Loan Portfolio in the past two years.

09 May 2019 2:34 AM

'Heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places the districts of Boudh, Kalahandi Sambalpur Deogarh and Sundargarh of Odisha,' said the IMD. (Photo: File)

Cyclone 'Fani' now 'extremely severe storm', Odisha on alert; poll code lifted

The sea conditions are very likely to be rough to very rough along and off Odisha Coast on May 2 and become high to phenomenal by May 4.

01 May 2019 8:44 AM

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has informed that cyclone ‘Fani’ intensified into severe cyclone at 5:30 pm on April 29 and it is to intensify further and move towards Odisha coast. (Photo: Twitter/ @Indiametdept)

Cyclone 'Fani' to intensify further, moves towards Odisha coast: IMD

The Central government is keeping a close watch on the impact of the cyclonic storm on the states along the eastern coast.

30 Apr 2019 8:35 AM

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