Cyclone Alert
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10 killed, over 21 lakh evacuated as Cyclone Bulbul wreaks havoc in Bangladesh: reports
World | Nov 10, 2019, 09:09 PM ISTAt least 10 people were killed as Cyclone Bulbul smashed into the low-lying areas of Bangladesh on Sunday, bringing in its wake torrential rains coupled with howling gales and ravaging the coastlines of West Bengal.
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Bulbul Cyclone: Flight ops suspended at Kolkata Airport from 8pm today to 6am tomorrow
India | Nov 09, 2019, 04:54 PM ISTThe cyclone, which had developed over Bay of Bengal, has now intensified and is likely to cross the West Bengal coast by early Sunday morning. Heavy-to-extremely heavy rainfall, accompanied by winds reaching up to 110-120kmph and tidal waves up to 1.5 metres, are expected.
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Bangladesh orders massive evacuation for Cyclone Bulbul
India | Nov 09, 2019, 03:30 PM ISTAuthorities in Bangladesh on Friday ordered the evacuation of about 18 lakh people from the low-lying coastal villages and islands as the country braced for a "very severe" cyclonic storm that is set to hit the country this evening.
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Centre assures states all help to deal with cyclone 'Bulbul'
India | Nov 07, 2019, 05:21 PM ISTThe Centre on Thursday asked states to take all possible steps to deal with the cyclonic storm 'Bulbul' and ensure there are minimum casualties and loss of property.
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Severe cyclonic storm 'Maha' to make landfall in Gujarat on November 6, IMD warns
India | Nov 03, 2019, 06:51 PM ISTSevere cyclonic storm Maha is likely to make landfall along Gujarat coast between Dwarka and Diu on the night of November 6 and bring heavy to very heavy rains till the next day, the India Meteorological Department said on Sunday. It is likely to intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm in the next six hours before making landfall, it added.
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Cyclone damages houses, fells trees in Dakshina Kannada district
India | Oct 25, 2019, 09:45 PM ISTThe effects of cyclone Kyarr passing along the coast of Karnataka were felt in Dakshina Kannada district with the entire region experiencing heavy rains throughout Thursday night and intermittent rains on Friday.
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Maharashtra: Cyclone 'Kyarr' may bring strong winds, heavy rains
India | Oct 25, 2019, 11:45 PM ISTThe cyclonic storm "Kyarr" is likely to bring very heavy to extremely heavy rains in coastal districts of Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg in Maharashtra in the next 12 hours and also cause strong winds, the Met Office said on Friday.
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Cyclone Vayu to hit Gujarat on June 13, NDRF on alert: Here's how the state is bracing up
India | Jun 11, 2019, 11:46 PM ISTCyclone Vayu is expected to make landfall in Gujarat on Thursday with the NDRF swinging into action to brace up for the impending cyclonic storm. Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday reviewed the preparations, and directed officials to ensure all possible steps for the safety of people.
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How are Cyclones named | Explained in 10 points
Jun 11, 2019, 08:55 PM ISTIt is not surprising if you are fascinated by the names of cyclones, and that definitely leaves you wondering about the process and concept behind naming them. Although however fascinating they may sound, you must remember they are lethal and bring with them violent winds, heavy rains and most of all, destruction. We'll explain the process of naming cyclones in 10 points. Here you go:
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Cyclone Vayu to hit Gujarat on Thursday, NDRF teams on alert
India | Jun 11, 2019, 08:57 PM ISTCyclone Vayu: A deep depression over the Arabian Sea which brewed over the past two days has intensified into a cyclonic storm and is likely to hit the Gujarat coast on June 13 morning, the India Meteorological Department said. Cyclone 'Vayu' is likely to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm in the next 24 hours.
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Not much damage by cyclone Fani in West Bengal: Mamata Banerjee
India | May 05, 2019, 06:50 AM ISTExcept for damaging a few huts, Cyclone Fani did not cause much havoc in West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said as the severe cyclonic storm weakened Saturday morning and headed towards neighbouring Bangladesh.
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Uttar Pradesh: Lighting kills 8 in two districts
India | May 03, 2019, 12:44 PM ISTLightning during a thunderstorm killed eight persons in two districts of Uttar Pradesh on Thursday. Four persons were killed in Chandauli, while one person died in Sonebhadra.
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Furious winds, heavy rains hit Odisha's Puri, villages submerged
India | May 03, 2019, 12:04 PM ISTThe extremely severe cyclonic storm made landfall at around 8 a.m. in Puri but thanks to enough advance warning, about 11 lakh people had already been evacuated from vulnerable and low-lying areas of at least 11 coastal districts by Thursday.
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Three naval warships to be first responders to Fani
India | May 03, 2019, 10:13 AM ISTThe ship sailed south of the cyclone to be able to start rescue operations even as other naval vessels remain on standby at Vishakhapattanam. Naval divers teams have also moved to Odisha from Vishakhapattanam.
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Cyclone Fani reaches 80 km from Puri
India | May 03, 2019, 08:59 AM ISTThe Cyclone Warning Division of the India Meteorological Department said the wind speed of the Extremely Severe Cyclone Fani could reach 200-230 kilometres when it makes the landfall.
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Odisha evacuates 1mn people in 24 hrs ahead of Cyclone Fani landfall
India | May 03, 2019, 08:53 AM ISTThe highest number of people -- 3 lakh -- was evacuated from Ganjam district while 1.3 lakh people have been evacuated from Puri district, said an official from the Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) office.
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PM Modi holds meeting to review preparedness, issues directions for Cyclone Fani
India | May 02, 2019, 03:11 PM ISTAt the meeting, he directed the senior officers of the central government to maintain close coordination with officers of the affected states, a PMO statement said.
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102 trains cancelled, 3 special trains put in service to ferry stranded tourists
India | May 02, 2019, 09:42 PM ISTThe cyclone is being tracked by Doppler Weather Radars at Chennai, Vishakhapatnam and Machilipatnam.
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Cyclone Fani to take shape of 'extremely severe cyclone': Here's what may happen in next two days
India | Apr 29, 2019, 11:20 PM ISTCyclone 'Fani' is very likely to intensify into a 'severe cyclonic storm' by Monday evening and could take shape of an 'extremely severe cyclone' by Thursday, prompting the government to put the NDRF and the Indian Coast Guard on high alert, officials said on Monday.
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Cyclone 'Pabuk' moves towards Andaman and Nicobar Islands; yellow alert sounded
India | Jan 05, 2019, 01:03 PM ISTAndaman Sea by January 8 and rough over east-central and adjoining south-east Bay of Bengal by January 8.