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4,000 shelters set up, emergency forces on standby: How Odisha, Andhra brace for cyclone Arnab
India | Oct 27, 2026, 11:52 PM ISTAndhra Pradesh and Odisha have set up nearly 4,000 cyclone shelters, evacuated thousands of people to safer locations, and put disaster management personnel on standby.
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14 states on rain alert as Cyclone Arnab impact continues; UP, Bihar face flooding
India | Sep 27, 2026, 08:37 AM ISTCyclone Arnab may have weakened, but heavy rain continues across several states. Delhi gets relief from the heat, while Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Chhattisgarh face waterlogging, flooding and rain-related disruptions.
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Cyclone Arnab crosses Andhra-Odisha coast, 1500 residents evacuated from Gajapati | Top developments
India | Sep 24, 2026, 06:50 AM ISTOdisha Minister Suresh Pujari said over 1,500 people have already been evacuated and the state government directed the district administration to be very vigilant and ensure that no person is trapped in floodwater.
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What time will Cyclone Arnab make landfall and which states will be worst affected?
India | Sep 23, 2026, 11:31 AM ISTBecause of Cyclone Arnab, the states that will be worst affected include Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and West Bengal. The heavy rains due to a deep depression in Odisha forced the government to close schools, cancel employees' leaves, and deploy teams in vulnerable areas.
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Cyclone Arnab: ODRAF teams deployed at vulnerable locations in Odisha, vehicle movements restricted
India | Sep 23, 2026, 07:25 AM ISTKeeping in view of the weather situation, the authorities of seven districts -- Nabarangpur, Malkangiri, Puri, Jagatsinghpur, Ganjam, Gajapati, Koraput and Khurda -- have declared closure of educational institutions till September 24.
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Cyclone Ditwah devastation: Sri Lanka issues flood alerts as death count rises to 159
World | Nov 30, 2025, 12:23 PM ISTCyclone Ditwah devastation: National Disaster Relief Centre's Jayathissa Munasinghe updated that Cyclone Ditwah's fury has impacted 774,724 people from 217,263 families across 25 districts, with 100,898 individuals from 27,494 families now sheltered in 798 relief centers amid ongoing floods.
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Cyclone Ditwah weakens to deep depression, approaches Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast
India | Nov 30, 2025, 11:25 PM ISTCyclone Ditwah LIVE: The storm has already inflicted extensive damage in Sri Lanka, while India is preparing for possible effects and extending assistance to its neighbour.
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Cyclone Ditwah: Heavy rains lash Tamil Nadu; flight, train services disrupted | Latest Updates
India | Nov 29, 2025, 11:35 PM ISTCyclone Ditwah: According to the IMD, Cyclone Ditwah will make a landfall on Sunday. Though it is still unclear whether it will make a landfall near Chennai, the Tamil Nadu government has said it is completely ready to deal with any situation.
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Operation Sagar Bandhu: India airlifts 12 tonnes aid, NDRF teams for Cyclone Ditwah-hit Sri Lanka
India | Nov 29, 2025, 01:39 PM ISTOperation Sagar Bandhu: NDRF deployed 12 teams across Tamil Nadu districts including Villupuram, Nagapattinam, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Pudukkottai, Mayiladuthurai, Chengalpattu, and Tiruvallur, with reinforcements heading to Chennai and two teams stationed in Puducherry ahead of Cyclone Ditwah.
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Cyclone Ditwah: PM Modi condoles loss of lives in Sri Lanka, India dispatches relief aid
India | Nov 28, 2025, 04:33 PM ISTCyclone Ditwah: The death toll due to floods and landslides has risen to 56 and 21 remain missing in Sri Lanka as it announced a public holiday on Friday other than for those involved in essential services.
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Cyclone Ditwah: 56 killed in Sri Lanka due to floods; alerts issued in Tamil Nadu and Andhra
India | Nov 28, 2025, 04:25 PM ISTThe deadly storm, which originated in the Bay of Bengal, is rapidly proceeding towards India. Alerts have been sounded in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala. The cyclone is expected to make a landfall in the coastal region of these states on November 30.
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Cyclone Ditwah: Alert in Tamil Nadu as Ditwah approaches; 56 killed in Sri Lanka | Highlights
India | Nov 28, 2025, 09:30 PM ISTCyclone Ditwah is moving toward the coasts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and southern Andhra Pradesh, with landfall expected on November 30, according to the IMD.
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Cyclone Ditwah: Coastal Andhra on high alert for heavy rains, thunderstorms over next 6 days
India | Nov 28, 2025, 08:26 AM ISTCyclone Ditwah updates: North coastal Andhra Pradesh will experience dry weather initially, progressing to isolated showers on day two, scattered rainfall on day three, and widespread to fairly widespread heavy downpours from days four to six, before tapering to scattered rain on day seven.
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Cyclone Ditwah to hit Tamil Nadu coast on November 30; CM Stalin holds review meet
India | Nov 27, 2025, 10:09 PM ISTCyclone Ditwah: Because of Cyclone Ditwah, heavy rains are predicted in Tamil Nadu's Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam and Mayiladuthurai over the next few days, forcing the weather department to issue a red alert.
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Cyclone Ditwah brews in Bay of Bengal; IMD issues alert for Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh
India | Nov 27, 2025, 03:49 PM ISTPeople have been advised to avoid sea travel. Fishermen in coastal states have been asked by the authorities to stay ashore and follow updates. Residents have also been asked to remain cautious and follow guidelines issued by the weather department as Bay of Bengal braces for another storm.
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Cyclone Montha: 300 electric poles uprooted, 20,000 acres of paddy crops damaged in Andhra Pradesh
India | Oct 29, 2025, 04:56 PM ISTCyclone Montha: In Konaseema district, over 300 electric poles were uprooted, with 80 per cent of restoration work completed. The remaining repairs will be finished within hours to restore power supply.
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Cyclone Montha makes landfall: One dead in Andhra, rain causes landslides in Odisha | Key points
India | Oct 28, 2025, 11:46 PM ISTCyclone Montha makes landfall: Due to the impact of the cyclone, standing crops in as many as 38,000 hectares in Andhra Pradesh were destroyed and also horticulture crops in 1.38 lakh hectares.
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Cyclone Montha: All 32 flights from Vizag Airport cancelled, Odisha opens 2,000 shelters | 10 points
India | Oct 28, 2025, 04:38 PM ISTCyclone Montha: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday said his government was well prepared to face the challenges posed by cyclone 'Montha' and has opened over 2,000 disaster relief centres in eight southern districts for people likely to be impacted by the severe cyclonic storm.
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Cyclone Montha: Evacuations on as Andhra Pradesh, Odisha remain on alert; landfall today | Updates
India | Oct 28, 2025, 07:27 AM ISTThe India Meteorological Department has issued an orange warning, forecasting that the storm will strengthen into a severe cyclonic storm before making landfall between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam, near Kakinada.
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Cyclone Montha: Landfall process underway; nearly 76,000 people shifted to relief camps
India | Oct 28, 2025, 11:51 PM ISTThe IMD confirmed that the landfall process of Severe Cyclonic Storm Montha began on Tuesday evening and will continue for the next three to four hours. The IMD has issued red and orange alerts across 23 districts in the state warning of winds up to 110 km/h and very heavy rainfall.