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
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
Mamata Banerjee to stay at Nabanna until Cyclone Amphan makes landfall in West Bengal
The super cyclonic storm Amphan in west-central Bay of Bengal is likely to weaken into an extremely severe cyclonic storm by noon on Tuesday, the Met department said.
May 19, 2020, 16:23 PM IST
Cyclone Amphan turns severe, Bhubaneswar-New Delhi trains' route diverted till May 21
In the wake of the threat posted by cyclone Amphan, the Indian Railways on Monday said that the New Delhi-Bhubaneswar special train will run on a diverted route for the next four days.
May 18, 2020, 18:27 PM IST
Cyclone Amphan to intensify into severe cyclonic storm; heavy rainfall in West Bengal, Odisha: IMD
The coastal Odisha is likely to experience light to moderate rainfall at many places with heavy falls at isolated places from May 18 evening.
May 17, 2020, 00:28 AM IST
Cyclone Amphan: About 7 lakh people likely to be affected
According to Odisha govt, around seven lakh people in 649 villages along the sea coast are likely to be severely affected due to the cyclone Amphan.
May 16, 2020, 20:48 PM IST
NCMC takes stock of impending cyclone over Bay of Bengal, directs immediate assistance
The meeting chaired by the Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba took stock of the current situation and preparedness for rescue and relief operations.
May 16, 2020, 18:59 PM IST
Coast Guard headquarter in Kolkata initiates measures to curb effect of Cyclone Amphan
In view of Cyclone Amphan likely to affect coastal areas of West Bengal and Odisha, the Coast Guard Regional Headquarters (North-East) at Kolkata, on Friday initiated various measures. All efforts have been made by the Coast Guard in the maritime states of West Bengal and Odisha in coordination with the state administration and fisheries department.
May 15, 2020, 20:39 PM IST
IMD predicts cyclonic storm over Bay of Bengal by May 16 evening
The associated cyclonic circulation extends up to mid-tropospheric levels. It is very likely to concentrate into a depression over central parts of south Bay of Bengal on May 15.
May 13, 2020, 16:02 PM IST
IMD: Cyclone Bulbul will weaken into depression during next 12 hours
Cyclone Bulbul will move east-northeastwards and weaken into a depression over coastal Bangladesh and neighbourhood during the next 12 hours, added the IMD. According to the Department of Disaster Management and Civil Defence, West Bengal, seven persons have died and around 4.65 lakh people are affected in the state.
Nov 10, 2019, 23:11 PM IST
Cyclone Bulbul: Toll rises to eight in Bangladesh
According to Dhaka Tribune, the toll previously stood at four and the deaths were reported in Dacope and Dighalia division of Khulna district of the country. More than 1.8 million people were evacuated to over 4,000 shelters to escape the powerful cyclone.
Nov 10, 2019, 21:42 PM IST
Six districts in Kolkata highly affected by cyclone 'Bulbul', farmers demand compensation
Cyclone bulbul has damaged approx seven thousand houses, three lakh people were affected across these districts and 950 mobile towers and 9000 trees were uprooted. Due to the devastation communication in the wide-area has been abruptly disrupted. The names of the nine district include North and South 24 Parganas, East and WestMidnapore, Hoogly, Howrah, Murshidabad, Nadia and Jhargram.
Cyclone Bulbul batters coastal Odisha
India Meteorological Department (IMD) had earlier said that there will be heavy downpour with high-speed wind 70-80 kmph in the north coastal districts of Odisha.
Nov 09, 2019, 22:19 PM IST
Bright sunshine in Rajkot ahead of India-Bangladesh T20I
Seems like the prayers of the cricket fans have been answered as bright sunshine was visible on Thursday afternoon ahead of the second T20I between India and Bangladesh scheduled to be played at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in the evening.
Nov 07, 2019, 17:35 PM IST
