Extreme weather events claimed 1,750 lives in India in 2021, Maharashtra worst-hit; check state-wise list
While thunderstorms and lightning claimed more than 780 lives across India last year, over 750 people died in heavy rainfall and flood-related incidents.
Jan 15, 2022, 06:39 AM IST
Tropical cyclone Cody causes massive damage in Fiji, destroys infrastructure
The Category 1 storm left one person dead, caused widespread flooding which forced about 2,000 people to flee their homes and seek shelter at 110 evacuation centres activated across Fiji at the height of the storm.
IMD forecasts more rains for Tamil Nadu due to cyclonic system over Bay of Bengal
Heavy to very heavy rains and thunderstorm activity is likely in northern regions of Tamil Nadu like Chennai, Villupuram, Cuddalore among other areas.
Nov 07, 2021, 21:27 PM IST
Heavy rainfall batters Chennai and nearby areas, IMD predicts more rains for Tamil Nadu
Peringalpeetu in Tamil Nadu received 168 mm rain, making it the city with the highest rainfall in the country.
Nov 06, 2021, 22:01 PM IST
DNA Exclusive: When and how the process of naming cyclones began, an analysis
In DNA on Wednesday, Zee News Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary analyses when and how the process of naming cyclones began.
Nov 26, 2020, 00:10 AM IST
Scientist warns of more frequent cyclones in Arabian Sea
Looking at the data since 2014, experts see a rise in the number of such instances, a phenomenon which might be attributed to global warming, said former Union Earth Sciences Secretary Shailesh Nayak.
NDMA shares useful tips to keep in mind during cyclone and cold wave
National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Government of India, has shared some useful tips on what you can do during natural disasters like cyclones and cold waves.
Dec 07, 2016, 20:55 PM IST
Billion-plus at risk as cities remain unprepared for extreme weather and natural disasters
The global institution predicted that by 2050, worsening rivers and coastal floods alone would affect 1.3 billion people.
May 17, 2016, 14:36 PM IST
Odisha CM seeks early sanction of Rs 399 crore as assistance for cyclone Phailin destruction
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday urged union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley to sanction Rs.399.83 crore as assistance for cyclone Phailin destruction from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF), which was pending due to an erroneous assessment.
Nov 28, 2015, 20:45 PM IST
Odisha's per capita income fourth from bottom
Though Odisha expects 8.78 percent growth rate in 2014-15 fiscal, the state stands fourth from the bottom in per capita income in all-India rankings, said the Economic Survey Report 2014-15 tabled Monday in the state assembly.
Feb 16, 2015, 18:54 PM IST
