Cyclone ROANU

24 killed as Cyclone Roanu hits Bangladesh, over 5 lakh evacuated

Most places witnessed rain and thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty and squally wind.

May 22, 2016, 21:18 PM IST

Cyclone Roanu kills 21 in Bangladesh, softens

With a wind speed of up to 88 kilometres per hour, the cyclone hit the Barisal- Chittagong region, sending impacts across the country.

May 21, 2016, 19:34 PM IST

Bangladesh relocates millions as cyclone Roanu approaches

Bangladesh is relocating around 2 million people from its coastal areas ahead of cyclone Roanu`s likely landfall on Saturday evening, officials said on Friday, an event that has also kept authorities in neighbouring India and Myanmar on edge.

May 21, 2016, 00:18 AM IST

Cyclone Roanu approaching fast, alert sounded; fishermen advised to stay off high seas

A high alert has been sounded in the region and fishermen have been advised to stay off high seas.

May 20, 2016, 15:52 PM IST

Cyclone 'Roanu' 280 km off Gopalpur; rains, winds disrupt life

Cyclonic storm 'Roanu' over Bay of Bengal moved northeastwards and lay centred around 280 km southwest off Gopalpur coast on Friday as rains coupled with gusty surface winds lashed several parts of Odisha.

May 20, 2016, 13:52 PM IST

Odisha issues cyclone alert, prepares to face impact of cyclone Roanu

With the met office predicting Cyclone Roanu to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm, Odisha government today issued alert in at least 12 districts and asked authorities to be prepared to face eventualities.

May 19, 2016, 16:32 PM IST

Cyclone ROANU: MeT dept predicts heavy rainfall across Odisha

The deep depression over west-central and adjoining southwest Bay of Bengal moved nearly north-northeastwards before intensifying into the cyclonic storm 'ROANU' and lay centred about 590 km southeast of Gopalpur, the Meteorological Centre here said.

May 19, 2016, 13:14 PM IST