Death toll in West Bengal due to Cyclone Amphan stands at 86
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced an advance interim assistance of Rs 1,000 crore for the state.
May 22, 2020, 22:15 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi announces Rs 500 crore financial assistance for Cyclone Amphan-hit Odisha
After the aerial survey, PM Modi chaired a meeting in Bhubaneshwar with the senior state and central government functionaries to review the situation.
May 22, 2020, 18:56 PM 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
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
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
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
