Top news of the day: Cyclone Gulab begins landfall; CJI voices support for 50% representation for women in judiciary, and more
3 years, 5 months ago

Top news of the day: Cyclone Gulab begins landfall; CJI voices support for 50% representation for women in judiciary, and more

The Hindu  

The landfall process of Cyclone Gulab started on September 26 evening at about 6.30 p.m., and it may continue for about three hours, the India Meteorological Department said in Bhubaneswar. Intensifying operations against the Naxals and choking the flow of funds to them were the two key issues discussed at a high-level meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and attended by six Chief Ministers and top officials of four other States in New Delhi on September 26, sources said. Addressing a Kisan Sammelan, to woo farmers ahead of the elections, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that his government had increased the rates of usual variety sugar cane from ₹315 per quintal to ₹340 while the price for the early variety had been increased from ₹325 per quintal to ₹350. Underlining the obstacles that India-China relations currently face, Ambassador to China Vikram Misri said, “The first is to avoid shifting goalposts.” He was speaking at a Track Two dialogue held by Indian and Chinese institutes, and the transcript was made available by the Indian Embassy in Beijing on September 25.

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After much weakening, Cyclone Gulab to intensify into another cyclone by Oct 1: IMD
3 years, 5 months ago

After much weakening, Cyclone Gulab to intensify into another cyclone by Oct 1: IMD

India TV News  

The remnants of Cyclone Gulab are likely to enter the Arabian Sea on September 30 and intensify into a cyclonic storm a day later and then move towards Pakistan, the India Meteorological Department said on Wednesday. The IMD said a low pressure area -- a remnant of Cyclone Gulab -- was formed over south Gujarat region and adjoining Gulf of …

Rare phenomenon unfolding as remnants of Cyclone Gulab impact western states: IMD
3 years, 5 months ago

Rare phenomenon unfolding as remnants of Cyclone Gulab impact western states: IMD

India Today  

After the remnants of cyclone Gulab that hit the eastern coast of the country brought torrential rains to central Maharashtra, a senior IMD official said on Wednesday that we are witnessing a rare occurrence as the weather system might generate another cyclonic storm. But despite losing moisture supply, the system kept moving on westwards and brought intense showers over Maharashtra, …

Cyclone Gulab impact: Heavy crop damages reported in Andhra Pradesh
3 years, 5 months ago

Cyclone Gulab impact: Heavy crop damages reported in Andhra Pradesh

Deccan Chronicle  

Amaravati: Cyclone 'Gulab', which crossed the Bay of Bengal coast near Kalingapatnam on Sunday night, weakened into a depression and caused widespread rains in several districts of Andhra Pradesh on Monday and also left a trail of destruction. Port city Visakhapatnam received a 30-year high rainfall of over 33.3 cm in 24 hours under the cyclone's impact and left a …

Cyclone Gulab landfall | Heavy rains flood low lying areas in the Vizag; fishermen cautioned
3 years, 5 months ago

Cyclone Gulab landfall | Heavy rains flood low lying areas in the Vizag; fishermen cautioned

The Hindu  

: After Cyclone Gulab made its landfall about 20 km north of Kalingapatnam in Andhra Pradesh around 8 p.m on September 26 night, Visakhapatnam city has been receiving copious rains. Strong winds with a speed of 40 to 50 km/hr, gusting to 60 km/hr are likely along and off north coastal AP, according to the Cyclone Warning Centre, Visakhapatnam. The …

Cyclone Gulab weakens into deep depression over north Andhra Pradesh
3 years, 5 months ago

Cyclone Gulab weakens into deep depression over north Andhra Pradesh

India TV News  

The Cyclonic storm Gulab, that was over north Andhra Pradesh and adjoining south Odisha, weakened into a deep depression at 2:30 am today over north Andhra Pradesh and is likely to continue to move west-northwestwards, weakening further into a depression during the next 6 hours, informed the India Meteorological Department on Monday. The IMD said in a tweet, "The Cyclonic …

Cyclone Gulab makes landfall in Andhra Pradesh
3 years, 5 months ago

Cyclone Gulab makes landfall in Andhra Pradesh

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: The cyclonic storm Gulab made its landfall in north coastal Andhra Pradesh near Kalingapatnam coast in Srikakulam district on Sunday night with a maximum wind speed of 95 kmph but caused heavy to extremely heavy downpour in the coastal districts. Their boat capsized in the sea while on their way to the AP coast from Odisha as the cyclone's …

Cyclone Gulab makes landfall in AP, Odisha, wind speed up to 100 kmph
3 years, 5 months ago

Cyclone Gulab makes landfall in AP, Odisha, wind speed up to 100 kmph

India TV News  

Odisha on Sunday experienced light to moderate rainfall as cyclone Gulab made landfall at a place in Andhra Pradesh, about 95 kilometres from Gopalpur in the state where a large number of people have been evacuated as a precautionary measure, officials said. Special Relief Commissioner P K Jena said after 12 noon of Sunday, the cyclonic storm suddenly picked up …

1,100 people shifted to relief centres in Andhra’s Srikakulam as Cyclone Gulab continues landfall process
3 years, 5 months ago

1,100 people shifted to relief centres in Andhra’s Srikakulam as Cyclone Gulab continues landfall process

Hindustan Times  

As forecasted by the India Meteorological Department, Cyclone Gulab’s landfall process began at 6pm on Sunday over north coastal Andhra Pradesh, and south coastal Odisha. According to latest visuals shared by news agency ANI, strong winds and heavy rainfall have been witnessed in Srikakulam in Andhra Pradesh – which was one of the three districts that have been put on …

Gear up for any emergency in view of Cyclone Gulab, officials told
3 years, 5 months ago

Gear up for any emergency in view of Cyclone Gulab, officials told

The Hindu  

Commissioner K. Kanna Babu has directed the officials of various departments to be prepared for any emergency in view of Cyclone Gulab, likely to make a landfall between Kalingapatnam and Gopalpur, around midnight, and cause extensive damage to surrounding areas. The Commissioner held a review meeting with the District Collector, Joint Collector, Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation Commissioner and district-level officials …

Cyclone Gulab to hit West Bengal coast on September 29
3 years, 5 months ago

Cyclone Gulab to hit West Bengal coast on September 29

India TV News  

Cyclone Gulab to hit West Bengal coast on September 29 Warnings have been issued in parts of southern Odisha that are likely to be heavily affected by the cyclonic storm Gulab. The cyclonic storm Gulab is likely to reach the West Bengal coast around September 29, director of IMD Kolkata GK Das informed on Saturday. In the subsequent 24 hours, …

Cyclone Gulab crosses coast near Kalingapatnam in Andhra Pradesh
3 years, 5 months ago

Cyclone Gulab crosses coast near Kalingapatnam in Andhra Pradesh

The Hindu  

Cyclonic storm Gulab crossed the north Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha coast about 20 km north of Kalingapatnam, triggering widespread rain in the region on Sunday evening. “The cyclonic storm, ‘Gulab’ over northwest and adjoining westcentral Bay of Bengal moved nearly westwards with a speed of 27 kmph during past six hours crossed north Andhra Pradesh-South Odisha coasts, about 20 …

Cyclone Gulab to make landfall in Odisha today; rescue teams on standby, evacuation drive launched
3 years, 5 months ago

Cyclone Gulab to make landfall in Odisha today; rescue teams on standby, evacuation drive launched

India TV News  

An orange alert has been issued in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh ahead of cyclone 'Gulab', which is approaching the coastal states from the Bay of Bengal and is expected to make landfall on Sunday evening according to the India Meteorological Department. The orange alert has been issued for moderate or heavy thunderstorms and wind speed with 30-40 km per hour …

Odisha, Andhra on alert ahead of Cyclone Gulab's landfall; several trains cancelled, diverted
3 years, 5 months ago

Odisha, Andhra on alert ahead of Cyclone Gulab's landfall; several trains cancelled, diverted

India Today  

Several trains have been cancelled and diverted as precautionary measures ahead of the landfall of cyclone 'Gulab' between Odisha's Gopalpur and Kalingapatanam in Andhra Pradesh on Sunday evening. Read: Heavy rainfall likely in Bengal as cyclone alert issued in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha “The system is likely to move nearly westwards and cross north Andhra Pradesh-South Odisha coasts between Kalingapatnam and …

Cyclone Gulab: 3,409 people evacuated, shifted to 204 shelter homes in Odisha ahead of landfall tonight
3 years, 5 months ago

Cyclone Gulab: 3,409 people evacuated, shifted to 204 shelter homes in Odisha ahead of landfall tonight

India Today  

The Odisha government has evacuated as many as 3,409 people and shifted them to 204 shelter homes ahead of Cyclone Gulab which is expected to make landfall by Sunday night in the state. Meanwhile, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik reviewed the preparedness of districts where Cyclone Gulab is likely to make landfall on Sunday night. Special Relief Commissioner Pradeep Jena …

Heavy rains as Cyclone Gulab makes landfall in India
3 years, 5 months ago

Heavy rains as Cyclone Gulab makes landfall in India

Al Jazeera  

Thousands evacuated to storm shelters in the coastal areas of southern Odisha and northern Andhra Pradesh. Cloud bands had touched the coastal regions of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh indicating Cyclone Gulab had begun to make landfall, the India Meteorological Department tweeted. the cloud bands have touched coastal regions and thus the landfall process has commenced over north coastal Andhra Pradesh …

Cyclone Gulab takes shape, likely to make landfall on Sunday
3 years, 5 months ago

Cyclone Gulab takes shape, likely to make landfall on Sunday

India TV News  

Cyclonic storm 'Gulab' has formed over northwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal, said India Meteorological Department on Saturday evening. The cyclone is likely to move nearly westwards and cross north Andhra Pradesh - south Odisha coasts between Kalingapatnam and Gopalpur around Sunday evening. Squally wind speed reaching 75-85 kmph gusting to 95 kmph is likely along and off Odisha …

Weather Update: Cyclone 'Gulab' Develops Over Bay Of Bengal. Alert Issued For Andhra Pradesh, Odisha
3 years, 5 months ago

Weather Update: Cyclone 'Gulab' Develops Over Bay Of Bengal. Alert Issued For Andhra Pradesh, Odisha

ABP News  

New Delhi: The deep depression mounted over the Bay of Bengal on Saturday intensified into Cyclone 'Gulab' following which the India Meteorological Department issued an 'orange' alert for north Andhra Pradesh and adjoining south Odisha coasts. Cyclone Warning Division of the IMD warned that the cyclonic storm is likely to move nearly westwards and cross north Andhra Pradesh-south Odisha coasts …

Alert sounded in Odisha over Cyclone Gulab
3 years, 5 months ago

Alert sounded in Odisha over Cyclone Gulab

The Hindu  

The Odisha government on Saturday sounded the warning for the cyclonic storm christened ‘Gulab’, which is expected to cross the coast between its southern districts and north Andhra Pradesh at wind speeds of 75-85 kmph on Sunday evening. Director General of India Meteorological Department Mrutyunjay Mohapatra informed the National Crisis Management Committee meeting chaired by Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba that …

Alert sounded for Andhra, Odisha coasts as cyclone Gulab nears; NDRF on ground | Top developments
3 years, 5 months ago

Alert sounded for Andhra, Odisha coasts as cyclone Gulab nears; NDRF on ground | Top developments

India Today  

The coastal states of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh are bracing for cyclone 'Gulab', which is likely to make landfall on Sunday evening between Gopalpur and Kalingapatanam in Andhra Pradesh, the India Meteorological Department said. The deep depression over the Bay of Bengal intensified into cyclone 'Gulab' on Saturday and an 'orange' alert has been issued for north Andhra Pradesh and …

Cyclone Gulab to make landfall on Sunday, 7 Odisha districts on alert
3 years, 5 months ago

Cyclone Gulab to make landfall on Sunday, 7 Odisha districts on alert

India Today  

The India Meteorological Department informed on Saturday that a cyclonic storm, named Gulab, is likely to make landfall on Sunday evening in the coastal regions of southern Odisha and northern Andhra Pradesh. Talking to India Today, Special Relief Commissioner PK Jena said, "We have put collectors of seven districts — Ganjam, Gajapati, Koraput, Rayagada, Nabarangpur, Kandhamal and Malkangiri — on …

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