After Bengal, PM Narendra Modi conducts aerial survey of cyclone Amphan-hit areas in Odisha
The Prime Minister was received by CM Patnaik and Governor Ganeshi Lal on arrival at Bhubaneswar Airport.
May 22, 2020, 15:49 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi surveys Cyclone Amphan-hit areas of West Bengal, announces Rs 1,000 cr relief package for state
Large-scale damage to infrastructure, public and private property was reported from North and South 24 Parganas, East and West Midnapore, Kolkata, Howrah and Hooghly districts.
May 22, 2020, 13:51 PM IST
Cyclone Amphan: Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik speaks to Mamata Banerjee over damage, assures support
The Chief Minister conveyed Odisha's absolute solidarity with the people of West Bengal in this hour of crisis.
May 22, 2020, 13:21 PM IST
Heat wave to continue in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan till May 25, predicts IMD
The department also stated that the heatwave will continue over coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam, north interior Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal till Saturday.
May 22, 2020, 13:00 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi undertakes aerial survey of Cyclone Amphan-hit areas in West Bengal, to hold meeting with CM Mamata Banerjee
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday conducted an aerial survey of Cyclone Amphan-hit areas in West Bengal along with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and then landed in Bashirhat.
May 22, 2020, 11:50 AM IST
Death toll due to Cyclone Amphan rises to 80 in West Bengal, 19 die in Kolkata alone
The death toll due to powerful Tropical Cyclone Amphan, which left a trail of massive destruction and loss of lives in West Bengal before moving to Bangladesh, has risen to 80, reports said on Friday.
May 22, 2020, 09:36 AM IST
PM Modi to undertake aerial surveys of cyclone-hit West Bengal, Odisha today- here's full schedule
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting the Cyclone Amphan hit areas in West Bengal and Odisha on Friday (May 22, 2020) days after the super cyclone wrecked havoc in the two states.
May 22, 2020, 07:59 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi to undertake aerial surveys of Cyclone Amphan-hit West Bengal, Odisha on May 22; take part in review meetings
The PM will conduct aerial surveys and take part in review meetings, where aspects of relief and rehabilitation will be discussed.
May 21, 2020, 23:32 PM IST
Operations resume at Kolkata airport after Cyclone Amphan left runway inundated
The first flight, a Russian chartered plane landed at 2.31 pm for the evacuation of stranded Russian nationals.
May 21, 2020, 18:35 PM IST
Cyclone Amphan weakens into deep depression, rains expected in Assam, Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh: IMD
The Cyclone Amphan has weakened into a deep depression from a cyclonic storm and 50-60 kmph wind speed is expected in Meghalaya and Bangladesh for the next three hours said the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday. However, this is not expected to cause any structural damage.
May 21, 2020, 17:47 PM IST
No stone will be left unturned in helping people affected in Cyclone Amphan, says PM Narendra Modi; West Bengal CM announces ex-gratia for those killed
In a series of tweets, PM Modi said, "My thoughts are with the people of Odisha as the state bravely battles the effects of Cyclone Amphan."
May 21, 2020, 17:04 PM IST
72 people died in West Bengal due to Cyclone Amphan: CM Mamata Banerjee
Cyclone 'Amphan' which battered West Bengal before heading towards Bangladesh, has killed at least 72 people, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Thursday.
May 21, 2020, 16:21 PM IST
Bollywood prays for Cyclone Amphan victims
Veteran actress Shabana Azmi shared: "Thinking of Bengal and Odisha ..Terrifying visuals on TV . May all stay safe."
May 21, 2020, 15:14 PM IST
Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba reviews Cyclone Amphan hit areas in West Bengal, Odisha; major damage to agricultural lands
In the aftermath of Cyclone Amphan, Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba on Thursday (May 21, 2020) reviewed the situation at cyclone-affected areas of Odisha and West Bengal with the states and central agencies concerned.
May 21, 2020, 12:29 PM IST
IMD issues 'Orange' alert for West Bengal coast as Cyclone Amphan moves over Bangladesh
After leaving a trail of destruction over West Bengal, the 'Severe Cyclonic Cyclonic Storm' Amphan is now moving in a north-northeastwards direction centered over Bangladesh.
May 21, 2020, 09:51 AM IST
West Bengal incurred huge loss due to Cyclone Amphan, bigger disaster than COVID-19: CM Mamata Banerjee
Around 10-12 persons died due to the cyclone which completely ravaged North 24 Parganas, South 24 Parganas and even Kolkata.
May 20, 2020, 22:13 PM IST
Photo Gallery: Cyclone Amphan makes landfall, rain lashes West Bengal and Odisha
May 20, 2020, 19:53 PM IST
Cyclone Amphan crosses Digha-Hatiya Islands coast, weakens into very severe cyclonic storm
The cyclone crossed between 3.30 pm and 5.30 pm with wind speed of 155-165 kmph gusting to 185 kmph.
May 20, 2020, 19:30 PM IST
Cyclone Amphan landfall commences in West Bengal, to continue for 4 hours: IMD
The intensity of the Extremely Severe cyclone near its centre as the landfall process started was recorded at 160-170 kmph, gusting to 190 kmph.
May 20, 2020, 16:22 PM IST
Kolkata airport closed, cargo flight operations suspended due to Cyclone Amphan
Cargo and evacuation flight operations at the Kolkata airport have been suspended till 5 am of Thursday due to the Cyclone Amphan. The cyclone is expected to make a landfall between West Bengal and Bangladesh coast this afternoon or evening.
May 20, 2020, 13:36 PM IST
