Odisha gears up for cyclone amid COVID-19 curbs
4 years, 7 months ago

Odisha gears up for cyclone amid COVID-19 curbs

The Hindu  

The Odisha government on Saturday said it would not to be complacent in its preparation even if initial analysis of the impending cyclone’s track suggests that the system might spare the State. As per the information made available to us, the cyclone could move towards West Bengal coast,” said State Special Relief Commissioner Pradeep Jena. Mr. Jena said the landfall of the cyclone might take place on May 20 with wind speeds reaching 160-170 km per hour gusting to 190 kmph over north Bay of Bengal. Though the State government has ruled out any threat of floods due to heavy rain triggered by the cyclonic storm, district collectors have been informed about the impending cyclone.

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Cyclone Fengal: Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin writes to PM Modi, seeks ₹2,000 crore NDRF assistance
1 month, 1 week ago

Cyclone Fengal: Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin writes to PM Modi, seeks ₹2,000 crore NDRF assistance

Live Mint  

Cyclone Fengal: In view of the unprecedented devastation caused by flooding in the aftermath of Cyclone Fengal, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking assistance of ₹2,000 crore. Stalin stated that the cyclone affected 1.5 crore people in 14 districts of Tamil Nadu. Puducherry govt announces relief assistance ₹5,000 relief assistance has been …

Odisha Min Suresh Pujari says cyclone aid to be disbursed without waiting for Centre
2 months, 1 week ago

Odisha Min Suresh Pujari says cyclone aid to be disbursed without waiting for Centre

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: Revenue and Disaster Management minister Suresh Pujari on Saturday said the state government will start disbursing compensation for crop and house damage caused by cyclone Dana and consequent floods to the affected people without waiting for central assistance. After field visits, the central team will exchange damage reports with the state government and have meetings with officers of different …

Odisha Ambulance Worker Carries Patient For 2 km Amid Heavy Rains Amid Cyclone Dana
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Odisha Ambulance Worker Carries Patient For 2 km Amid Heavy Rains Amid Cyclone Dana

ABP News  

An ambulance worker carried a woman patient for 2 km amid heavy rains due to Cyclone Dana in the Kendrapara district of Odisha. The video shows the worker carrying the woman in heavy rain, accompanied by another man holding a stretcher. The ambulance reached an ambulance, and two other workers assisted with her care.

Cyclone Dana: 8,10,896 Evacuated, 35.95 Lakh Impacted in Odisha
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Cyclone Dana: 8,10,896 Evacuated, 35.95 Lakh Impacted in Odisha

India Today  

Cyclone Dana has caused widespread devastation in Odisha, with over 35 lakh people impacted and 8 lakh evacuated to cyclone relief centres. The worst-hit districts include Kendrapara, Balasore and Bhadrak, with a human casualty of zero. The state government is providing food, shelter and compensation to those affected, and has also launched a survey to assess the extent of damage …

Odisha's Cyclone Preparedness: CM Reviews Post-Landfall Situation
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Odisha's Cyclone Preparedness: CM Reviews Post-Landfall Situation

The Hindu  

Odisha is severely affected by Cyclone Dana, with widespread damage reported in the state. The cyclone made landfall in Odisha, with heavy rainfall and strong winds causing significant damage in several areas. The state government has set up shelters for over 5.84 lakh people and has evacuated vulnerable populations to safer locations. The IMD has issued a cyclone warning for …

Odisha Brace for Cyclone Dana: Evacuation, Flights Suspended
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Odisha Brace for Cyclone Dana: Evacuation, Flights Suspended

India Today  

Odisha braces for landfall tonight as cyclone Dana approaches the state. The IMD predicts a landfall between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra port, with heavy to very heavy rain expected in West Bengal, particularly in the districts of North and South 24 Parganas, Purba and Paschim Medinipur, Jhargram, Kolkata, Howrah and Hooghly.

Cyclone Dana: Odisha Evacuation Plans Put in Place
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Cyclone Dana: Odisha Evacuation Plans Put in Place

New Indian Express  

Odisha is bracing for cyclone Dana, with authorities preparing evacuation measures for low-lying areas. The state is on high alert, with officials monitoring vulnerable areas and taking necessary precautions. The state's water resources department is closely monitoring the situation, while the fisheries department has advised fishermen to return home with their boats due to the potential threat of cyclone.

Odisha and West Bengal Brace for Cyclone Dana's Impact: Evacuation, Schools, Trains Suspended
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Odisha and West Bengal Brace for Cyclone Dana's Impact: Evacuation, Schools, Trains Suspended

Firstpost  

Odisha and West Bengal are preparing for Cyclone Dana's maximum impact, with the states issuing evacuation drives, closing schools and monuments, and cancelling trains. The Odisha government has sent 10 teams of the National Disaster Response Force and 17 teams of the Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force to the 10 districts that are expected to be affected, while the Indian …

Cyclone Dana: Odisha, West Bengal Brace for Landfall, as 197 Trains Cancelled
Top News
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Cyclone Dana: Odisha, West Bengal Brace for Landfall, as 197 Trains Cancelled

News 18  

Cyclone Dana is expected to make landfall in West Bengal and Odisha, with 197 trains cancelled and schools closed in vulnerable areas. The state governments are preparing for the disaster, with over 5,000 relief centers set up and an estimated 10 lakh people to be evacuated. The Indian Coast Guard is on high alert, with its personnel and assets ready …

Cyclone 'Dana' Set to Make Landfall on Odisha Coast, NDRF Deploys 56 Teams in Five States
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Cyclone 'Dana' Set to Make Landfall on Odisha Coast, NDRF Deploys 56 Teams in Five States

India TV News  

Cyclone Dana is set to make landfall on Odisha coast, bringing heavy rainfall and potential flooding and damage. The cyclone is expected to strike between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra Port, with a landfall process starting from the night of October 24 and continuing till the morning of October 25. The Indian Meteorological Department has warned of widespread impact, with …

Cyclone Dana: Odisha Schools, Beaches Shut as Eastern India Brace for Severe Storm
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Cyclone Dana: Odisha Schools, Beaches Shut as Eastern India Brace for Severe Storm

The Hindu  

Cyclone Dana is expected to hit India later this week, with schools and tourist destinations in Odisha preparing for the storm. The cyclone is currently over the Bay of Bengal and is expected to strengthen into a severe cyclonic storm with high wind speeds. Schools will be closed in 14 districts, and fishermen are advised not to venture into the …

Cyclone Dana: Odisha on High Alert as State Prepares for Landfall
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Cyclone Dana: Odisha on High Alert as State Prepares for Landfall

News 18  

Cyclone Dana is expected to make landfall in Odisha and Bengal, with six districts being put on high alert. The state governments have met with their teams to prepare for the cyclone, with NDRF deploying teams and fishermen being advised to stay away from the sea. The central government has assured necessary cooperation and has agreed to provide additional NDRF …

CM Sets 'Zero Casualty' Target as Odisha Gears Up to Tackle Calamity
2 months, 2 weeks ago

CM Sets 'Zero Casualty' Target as Odisha Gears Up to Tackle Calamity

New Indian Express  

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has declared a 'Zero Casualty' target for the state in the wake of Cyclone Dana, which is expected to hit the north coastal Odisha between Thursday night and Friday morning. The government is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all citizens and has taken all necessary measures to prepare for the disaster. …

Cyclone Watch: 25 NDRF Teams on Standby in Odisha, West Bengal
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Cyclone Watch: 25 NDRF Teams on Standby in Odisha, West Bengal

India TV News  

25 NDRF teams stand ready in Odisha and West Bengal to brace for the cyclone's arrival. The cyclone is expected to make landfall between Puri and Sagar Island on Thursday night or early Friday morning, with winds reaching up to 120 mph. The central and state authorities are coordinating to ensure minimal damage and initiating evacuation and safety measures.

Odisha Warns Fishermen: Stay Away from the Sea as Cyclone Dana Approaches
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Odisha Warns Fishermen: Stay Away from the Sea as Cyclone Dana Approaches

Hindustan Times  

Odisha asks fishermen to avoid venturing into the sea as a cyclone approaches the state. The state government has issued a warning, urging fishermen in coastal areas to remain off the sea on Thursday, October 24. The IMD predicts a cyclonic storm to make a landfall over Odisha and West Bengal, with heavy rainfall and wind speeds reaching up to …

Centre should extend all help to states affected by cyclone: Mallikarjun Kharge
1 year, 1 month ago

Centre should extend all help to states affected by cyclone: Mallikarjun Kharge

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday urged the Centre to provide all possible help to states affected by Cyclone Michaung. "The cyclone is expected to make its presence felt in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Puducherry, and may cause heavy rains in Jharkhand. Cyclone Michaung wreaked havoc in Chennai and its suburbs on Monday, leaving five people dead. The …

Cyclone Michaung: CM Jagan Puts Officials on High Alert
1 year, 1 month ago

Cyclone Michaung: CM Jagan Puts Officials on High Alert

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has instructed officials to stay alert for combating Cyclone Michaung, which is likely to cross the coast between Nellore and Machilipatnam on Monday. Jagan Mohan Reddy stated that the collectors from cyclone-affected districts and disaster management officials should be ready with relief and rescue measures to help people and restore power lines and …

Officials to remain on alert for 45 days as Odisha gears up for possible cyclones
1 year, 3 months ago

Officials to remain on alert for 45 days as Odisha gears up for possible cyclones

India Today  

As the months of October and November are considered the “cyclone period” in Odisha, the state government has started preparation for the possible calamity. Chief Secretary P K Jena, who presided over a high-level meeting here, has directed district collectors and department secretaries to remain alert for 45 days from October 10, an official said on Friday. While attending the …

As Biparjoy hits Gujarat, a look at how Odisha became role model in cyclone management
1 year, 6 months ago

As Biparjoy hits Gujarat, a look at how Odisha became role model in cyclone management

India Today  

It was October 29, 1999, a day that Khokhan Pramanik can never forget. After the 1999 Super Cyclone, the Odisha government took a number of measures to build a robust disaster management mechanism. This included setting up of the Odisha State Disaster Management Authority, the first such body in India, district and block-level disaster management planning committees, an early warning …

Cyclone ‘Biparjoy’ | 21,000 shifted to safer places from Gujarat coast
1 year, 6 months ago

Cyclone ‘Biparjoy’ | 21,000 shifted to safer places from Gujarat coast

The Hindu  

As Cyclone ‘Biparjoy’ barrels towards Gujarat, the State government has shifted nearly 21,000 people from coastal areas to safer places. The cyclone, which is likely to make landfall near Jakhau port in Kutch district on Thursday, holds “extensive damaging potential” for the coastal districts of Saurashtra and Kutch, officials said. The cyclone could lead to extremely heavy rainfall at isolated …

How Indian Railways is preparing for Cyclone Biparjoy | Details
1 year, 6 months ago

How Indian Railways is preparing for Cyclone Biparjoy | Details

Hindustan Times  

As the India Meteorological Department anticipates the very severe cyclonic storm Biparjoy over the east-central Arabian Sea would strike various parts of Gujarat, Indian railways has also adopted a variety of safety and effect mitigation measures. Railways has done detailed planning to mitigate the damage due to Cyclone Biparjoy. Arrangements for the availability of fully fueled diesel locomotives and filled …

Odisha govt asks districts to be ready amid cyclone forecast
1 year, 8 months ago

Odisha govt asks districts to be ready amid cyclone forecast

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has asked the Collectors of 18 coastal and adjoining districts to be prepared for any eventuality in view of the forecast of a cyclonic storm. Thereafter, it is likely to further intensify into a cyclonic storm while moving nearly northwards towards the central Bay of Bengal, it said. "The path of the system's movement and other …

IMD predicts cyclonic circulation over Bay of Bengal on May 6, Odisha CM Patnaik holds high-level meet
1 year, 8 months ago

IMD predicts cyclonic circulation over Bay of Bengal on May 6, Odisha CM Patnaik holds high-level meet

India Today  

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting after the India Meteorological Department said a cyclonic circulation is likely to develop over the southeast Bay of Bengal around May 6. Recalling cyclone Fani, which hit the Odisha coast on May 2, 2019, Patnaik said determination of the path of cyclones during summer is difficult, reported news agency …

AP seeks centre\'s help for cyclone-proof coastal housing
1 year, 10 months ago

AP seeks centre\'s help for cyclone-proof coastal housing

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: AP home minister Taneti Vanita has sought help from union government in evolving storm-proof coastal housing, so that lakhs of people need not be evacuated at the time of every cyclone. Vanita was representing Andhra Pradesh at the third session of the National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction meeting held under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at …

Odisha to prepare disaster management warriors to face calamities: CM Patnaik
2 years, 2 months ago

Odisha to prepare disaster management warriors to face calamities: CM Patnaik

The Hindu  

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on October 29 said the State is all set to introduce disaster and pandemic management curricula in schools and colleges to prepare Disaster Management Yodhas in every village and household. Noting that the State Government has done everything possible to make Odisha a safer place during natural calamities, Mr. Patnaik said during 23 years since …

Bengal govt takes all measures to deal with adverse situations due to cyclone 'Sitrang'
2 years, 2 months ago

Bengal govt takes all measures to deal with adverse situations due to cyclone 'Sitrang'

India TV News  

The West Bengal government has taken all precautionary measures, including evacuation of people and supply of relief materials to shelters, to deal with possible devastation under the impact of cyclone 'Sitrang', a senior official said on Monday. Several teams of the disaster management department along with SDRF and NDRF personnel have been posted in coastal areas of the state, he …

IMD advises people of Odisha to not pay heed to cyclone rumours
2 years, 2 months ago

IMD advises people of Odisha to not pay heed to cyclone rumours

The Hindu  

The Regional Meteorological Centre, Bhubaneswar on Wednesday, said the IMD has not issued any kind of forecast for cyclone so far and advised people of Odisha not to pay heed to rumours of a possible cyclonic storm in the coastal state. IMD Director General Dr Mrutunjay Mohapatra said that there is no forecast for a cyclone in the next seven …

'Cyclone Won't Make Landfall in Odisha, Andhra But...': Here's What IMD Has to Say
2 years, 8 months ago

'Cyclone Won't Make Landfall in Odisha, Andhra But...': Here's What IMD Has to Say

News 18  

The cyclonic storm brewing in the Bay of Bengal will not make landfall in either Odisha or Andhra Pradesh but will move parallel to the coast, the India Meteorological Department announced on Saturday. The system is likely to continue to move northwestwards till May 10 evening and thereafter it will recurve in the sea towards north-northeastwards. The IMD also said …

Cyclone warning in Odisha: Eastern state sounds alert, 18 districts asked to take measures | Details Inside
2 years, 8 months ago

Cyclone warning in Odisha: Eastern state sounds alert, 18 districts asked to take measures | Details Inside

India TV News  

Highlights Odisha asks 18 district collectors to prepare for possible cyclone District collectors have been advised to regularly watch IMD forecasts IMD informed that a low-pressure area is likely to form over South Andaman Sea Ahead of the formation of a low pressure area in the Andaman Sea, Odisha government has asked collectors of 18 districts to be prepared for …

'Conditions favourable for cyclone': IMD issues yellow warning in Odisha
2 years, 8 months ago

'Conditions favourable for cyclone': IMD issues yellow warning in Odisha

India Today  

The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms, lightning and squally surfaced winds in Odisha on Wednesday. "The current cyclonic circulation over the South Andaman Sea and neighbourhood is likely to become a low-pressure area over the same region around May 6. It is very likely to move northwestwards and intensify gradually into a depression during the …

'Keep Covid contingency plans ready': Odisha govt asks collectors to be prepared
2 years, 8 months ago

'Keep Covid contingency plans ready': Odisha govt asks collectors to be prepared

India TV News  

Highlights Odisha government has asked district collectors to be prepared for any Covid eventuality The state has asked officer monitor every cluster to keep the virus from spreading Law enforcement agencies have been asked to keep an eye on people coming from high-burden countries The government of Odisha has asked all district collectors to be prepared with contingency plans in …

Raigad district officers visit Odisha for training to handle cyclone
2 years, 9 months ago

Raigad district officers visit Odisha for training to handle cyclone

Hindustan Times  

A team of 50 officers from various departments of Raigad district have been sent to Bhubaneshwar in Odisha to undergo special training to handle cyclone and flood situations. Raigad district officers have been sent to Odisha for training to handle cyclone and flood situations. “The Raigad district administration will be ready to deal with the floods and cyclones that hit …

Cyclone Jawad: Central Team Visits Cyclone-hit Areas in Odisha for Damage Assessment
3 years ago

Cyclone Jawad: Central Team Visits Cyclone-hit Areas in Odisha for Damage Assessment

News 18  

Odisha Chief Secretary Sri Suresh Chandra Mahapatra, Development Commissioner and Special Relief Commission Sri Pardeep Kumar Jena along with senior officers of the State interacted with the central inter-ministerial team today evening after the team’s two days field visit to different areas of the State for assessment of the losses caused by the cyclone Jawad which crossed close to Odisha …

Cyclone Jawad Risk Ends as Storm Weakens on Way to Odisha; Heavy Rainfall Alert Issued for These Districts
3 years, 1 month ago

Cyclone Jawad Risk Ends as Storm Weakens on Way to Odisha; Heavy Rainfall Alert Issued for These Districts

News 18  

Even as the Met department said cyclonic storm Jawad had weakened into a deep depression on its way to Odisha, ‘very heavy’ to ‘heavy’ rainfall alert was issued for 13 districts in the state for Sunday. Yellow alert was issued for Kendujhar, Anugul, Dhenkanal, Nayagada, Khorda, Cuttack and Jajpur districts Ganjam, Puri, Jagatsinghpur and Khordha districts are likely to witness …

Cyclone Jawad: Odisha puts 14 districts on high alert, plans to deploy 266 rescue teams
3 years, 1 month ago

Cyclone Jawad: Odisha puts 14 districts on high alert, plans to deploy 266 rescue teams

Firstpost  

Authorities have issued guidelines and prohibited fishing activities till 5 December as it prepares for the cyclonic storm that is expected to bring heavy rainfall to the area Odisha is gearing up to face Cyclone Jawad. “Depression, lay centered at 2330 hours IST of December 2, 2021, over Bay of Bengal near Lat 12.0 N and Long 87.5 E, about …

Cyclone Jawad: Odisha, Andhra on alert; state govts step up preparations
3 years, 1 month ago

Cyclone Jawad: Odisha, Andhra on alert; state govts step up preparations

India Today  

Authorities have sounded alert in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha over Cyclone Jawad. Even as preparations to deal with the cyclone are in full swing, the India Meteorological Department said on Friday that the deep depression over the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm today. Thereafter, it is likely to recurve north-northeast wards and move along …

Cyclone Jawad: Cyclonic storm may hit Odisha, Andhra on Dec 4; Bhubaneswar on red alert | Top points
3 years, 1 month ago

Cyclone Jawad: Cyclonic storm may hit Odisha, Andhra on Dec 4; Bhubaneswar on red alert | Top points

India TV News  

Highlights PM chairs high level meeting to review preparedness to deal with Cyclone Jawad All concerned ministries, agencies working in synergy to proactively counter the impact of cylcone Cyclone Jawad may hit Odisha, North Andhra around Dec 4 with wind speed ranging upto 100 kmph Cyclone Jawad: Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and nearby regions have been put on alert in wake …

Cyclone Jawad: Andhra, Odisha govts review preparedness, PM Modi chairs meeting on cyclone situation | Top points
3 years, 1 month ago

Cyclone Jawad: Andhra, Odisha govts review preparedness, PM Modi chairs meeting on cyclone situation | Top points

India Today  

Cyclonic storm Jawad is likely to hit the Andhra Pradesh-Odisha coast on the morning of December 4, the India Meteorological Department has said. With two days left for Cyclone Jawad to make landfall, here is how the state governments in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh are gearing up to tackle the cyclonic storm. Andhra CM holds review meetings with district collectors …

Odisha sets ‘zero casualty’ target as cyclone ‘Gulab’ approaches, evacuation drive underway
3 years, 3 months ago

Odisha sets ‘zero casualty’ target as cyclone ‘Gulab’ approaches, evacuation drive underway

India TV News  

Hours before cyclone ‘Gulab’ makes landfall in Odisha, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday set a “zero casualty” target in the vulnerable districts of the state, where rainfall activity started in the southern and coastal regions under the influence of the weather system. The cyclone, the second to hit the state in four months after ‘Yaas’ wreaked havoc in May, …

Odisha Braces For Cyclone Gulab, Govt Launches Evacuation Drive
3 years, 3 months ago

Odisha Braces For Cyclone Gulab, Govt Launches Evacuation Drive

News 18  

Barely four months after Yaas’ wreaked havoc in Odisha, the coastal state is bracing for another 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 …

Cyclone Gulab to make landfall on Sunday, 7 Odisha districts on alert
3 years, 3 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 …

Cyclone alert issued for Andhra, Odisha as low pressure area over Bay of Bengal intensifies into depression
3 years, 3 months ago

Cyclone alert issued for Andhra, Odisha as low pressure area over Bay of Bengal intensifies into depression

India Today  

A cyclone alert has been issued for north coastal Andhra Pradesh districts and southern parts of Odisha on Saturday, according to the Indian Meteorological Department. "Depression intnsfd into a Deep Depression over North and adj central BoB, likely to intnsify into a CS next 12 hrs and to cross south Odisha north AP coasts around Kalingapatnam by eve of 26Sept. …

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik announces package for Cyclone Yaas-hit farmers
3 years, 7 months ago

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik announces package for Cyclone Yaas-hit farmers

India Today  

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday announced a package for farmers affected by Cyclone Yaas which hit the coastal districts on May 26. As per the package, an input subsidy of Rs 6,800 per hectare will be given to small, nominal farmers with over 33 per cent crop damage in unirrigated land while in irrigated areas, farmers will get …

Why Naveen Patnaik didn't ask PM Modi for Cyclone Yaas aid
3 years, 7 months ago

Why Naveen Patnaik didn't ask PM Modi for Cyclone Yaas aid

India Today  

On May 28, Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik assured Prime Minister Narendra Modi there was no immediate need for the Centre to open its purse strings for his state to provide aid for Cyclone Yaas. The same day, the Odisha chief minister tweeted further on the matter: “As the country is at the peak of Covid-19 pandemic, we have not …

Odisha doesn't want relief money, help us with long-term infra to fight cyclones better: Naveen Patnaik
3 years, 7 months ago

Odisha doesn't want relief money, help us with long-term infra to fight cyclones better: Naveen Patnaik

Op India  

Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday said he has not sought any relief package for the devastation caused by Cyclone Yaas from the Centre, which is already hard-pressed in warding off the threat posed by the coronavirus outbreak. West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee complained of ‘discrimination’ over relief money even before cyclone Yaas came West Bengal chief minister Mamata …

UN agencies ready to support Cyclone Yaas response efforts in India: UN spokesperson
3 years, 7 months ago

UN agencies ready to support Cyclone Yaas response efforts in India: UN spokesperson

India Today  

As Tropical Cyclone Yaas ravaged parts of India's eastern coast, a spokesperson for UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has said the world body and its agencies stand ready to support the response efforts if state authorities request it, while expressing concern that lack of social distancing in emergency shelters and temporary suspension of vaccination campaigns amid the COVID-19 pandemic could …

Cyclone Yaas: Red alert issued in coastal West Bengal, Odisha
3 years, 7 months ago

Cyclone Yaas: Red alert issued in coastal West Bengal, Odisha

India Today  

Cyclonic storm Yaas is likely to make landfall near Balasore in north Odisha around noon on May 26. Cyclone Yaas: 9.15pm Cyclone Yaas intensifies into very severe cyclonic storm, red alert issued along West Bengal coast The cyclone is very likely to move north-northwestwards, intensify further and reach near north Odisha coast close to Dhamra port by the early morning …

Cyclone Yaas: Amit Shah reviews preparations with West Bengal, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh CMs
3 years, 7 months ago

Cyclone Yaas: Amit Shah reviews preparations with West Bengal, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh CMs

Firstpost  

The Union Home Minister also said that units of the Indian Coast Guard, the Navy, Army and Air Force have been kept on standby to help in relief operations New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday reviewed the preparations for Cyclone Yaas, including the evacuation of people on the high seas as well as in vulnerable coastal areas, …

Cyclone Yaas: Odisha mobilises forces, evacuates people
3 years, 7 months ago

Cyclone Yaas: Odisha mobilises forces, evacuates people

The Hindu  

The Odisha government on Monday said it mobilised large groups of disaster response forces and evacuated people from low-lying areas with the very severe cyclonic storm Yaas likely to make landfall near Balasore along the West Bengal border on May 26. 10 districts on alert Northern Odisha districts of Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar have been included in the disaster preparedness plan, …

Yaas Cyclone Highlights: Odisha Govt Suspends COVID-19 Testing, Vaccination & Survey In Several Districts
3 years, 7 months ago

Yaas Cyclone Highlights: Odisha Govt Suspends COVID-19 Testing, Vaccination & Survey In Several Districts

ABP News  

Kendrapara : With the Odisha government launching a massive evacuation drive to save people from the fury of Cyclone Yaas, many people in the coastal districts of Kendrapara and Jagatsinghpur are reluctant to move to government shelters as they are scared of catching coronavirus, an official said. Still we are trying to convince the people not to take chances and …

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