#StopHindiImposition: Tamilians Furious after Met Dept Tweets Cyclone Nivar Updates in Hindi Only
4 years ago

#StopHindiImposition: Tamilians Furious after Met Dept Tweets Cyclone Nivar Updates in Hindi Only

News 18  

In yet another incident causing outrage on social media, citizens, especially from those residing down south have shunned the Twitter posts on Cyclone Nivar by India Meteorological Department. Cyclone Nivar, the second cyclone in the Bay of Bengal this year after Cyclone Amphan, is expected to intensify into a “very severe cyclonic storm” and cross Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts between Karaikal and Mamallapuram late in the evening of November 25, India Meteorological Department Director General Mrutunjay Mohapatra said. दक्षिण-पश्चिम बंगाल की खाड़ी के ऊपर स्थित चक्रवाती तूफान "निवार" बीते छह घंटे में 05 किमी प्रति घंटे की गति के साथ पश्चिम की ओर बढ़ा और भारतीय समयानुसार आज शाम, 24 नवंबर, 2020, 1730 बजे दक्षिण-पश्चिम बंगाल की खाड़ी में अक्षांश 10.0°N एवं देशान्तर 82.4°E पर केंद्रित है | pic.twitter.com/pwxB08iKJU— India Meteorological Department November 24, 2020 “Why tweeting in Hindi?????? I believe it's not a time for hindi imposition#StopHindiImposition https://t.co/6zlsLPtO5O — Sathiya Sothanai November 24, 2020 Notably, the department is also tweeting updates in English. The Severe Cyclonic Storm NIVAR over southwest Bay of Bengal moved west-northwestwards with a speed of 06 kmph during past six hours and lay centred at 0230 hrs IST of 25th November, 2020 over southwest Bay of Bengal @ndmaindia @rajeevan61 pic.twitter.com/B7MXWImDso— India Meteorological Department November 25, 2020 Cyclone Nivar is the fourth cyclone in the North Indian Ocean region this year.

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Tamil Nadu, Chennai rains 12 December updates : Rains lash Tamil Nadu, schools closed in many districts
1 week, 4 days ago

Tamil Nadu, Chennai rains 12 December updates : Rains lash Tamil Nadu, schools closed in many districts

The Hindu  

Intense rainfall activity may shift to south Tamil Nadu and western ghats districts on Friday as the well-marked low pressure area is expected to move towards that region and weaken gradually. Heavy rainfall pounded various parts of the State on Thursday till 5.30 p.m. Vazhapadi in Salem district received a very heavy rainfall of 18 cm followed by Manalmedu in …

Watch | Cyclone Fengal wrecks havoc in Tamil Nadu, flood water washes away vehicles
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Watch | Cyclone Fengal wrecks havoc in Tamil Nadu, flood water washes away vehicles

Firstpost  

Heavy rains after Cyclone Fengal landfall have resulted in flooding in several areas of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. “I reiterated my letter to the Hon’ble Prime Minister that the state government is dealing effectively with the disaster and relief assistance is being provided to the affected people, and to provide relief to the people of Tamil Nadu due to this …

Cyclone Fengal: 4 bodies recovered after 7 trapped in a house die in Tamil Nadu, ex-gratia announced
Top News
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Cyclone Fengal: 4 bodies recovered after 7 trapped in a house die in Tamil Nadu, ex-gratia announced

India TV News  

At least 4 bodies have been recovered after seven of one family died in Tamil Nadu after a large stone crushed their home due to Cyclone Fengal. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Monday said Cyclone Fengal had caused "unprecedented" devastation in the state and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to facilitate the release of Rs 2,000 crore …

Another landslide hits Tamil Nadu; 4 bodies recovered
Top News
3 weeks ago

Another landslide hits Tamil Nadu; 4 bodies recovered

Hindustan Times  

A landslide hit the Tiruvannamalai district of Tamil Nadu on Monday even as operations to rescue three members of a family after a mudslide flattened their house in the region on Sunday continued for the second straight day. On Monday, Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking aid, and highlighting that the cyclone has …

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

Tamil Nadu: Floods Triggered By Cyclone Fengal Sweep Away Buses As Uthangarai Hit By Historic Rainfall — WATCH
3 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu: Floods Triggered By Cyclone Fengal Sweep Away Buses As Uthangarai Hit By Historic Rainfall — WATCH

ABP News  

Cyclone Fengal has caused widespread disruption in Tamil Nadu, with severe flooding sweeping away parked buses in Uthangarai, Krishnagiri district. The Parasaneri Lake in Uthangarai overflowed following heavy rains, leading to floodwaters rushing onto the Tirupathur-Uthangarai road and washing away several parked vehicles. #CycloneFengal #Tamilnadu #Floods #Krishnagiri pic.twitter.com/K8Jla22VUc — Chennai Weatherman December 2, 2024 Cyclone Fengal: Floods In Krishnagiri's Uthangarai, …

Cyclone Fengal: TN battles rain fury; schools shut in Nilgiri, 7 trapped after mudslide
3 weeks ago

Cyclone Fengal: TN battles rain fury; schools shut in Nilgiri, 7 trapped after mudslide

Hindustan Times  

Parts of Tamil Nadu have been hit by heavy rain under the influence of Cyclone Felang, which made landfall on Saturday and is moving towards Kerala and Karnataka as a weakened storm. The heavy rain has led to school closure in Tamil Nadu's Nilgiri district and also a mudslide in Tiruvannamalai, where seven people are feared to be trapped below …

Schools, colleges closed today in Tamil Nadu’s Nilgiris district due to heavy rainfall
3 weeks ago

Schools, colleges closed today in Tamil Nadu’s Nilgiris district due to heavy rainfall

Live Mint  

All schools and colleges will remain shut in Tamil Nadu's Nilgiris district due to heavy rainfall, announced District Collector Lakshmi Bhavya on Monday. Cyclone Fengal update The cyclonic storm Fengal has weakened and is likely to transform into a “well-marked low-pressure area over north interior Tamil Nadu during the next six hours,” said IMD. “The depression over the north coastal …

Cyclone Fengal: Dams overflow in Tamil Nadu city of Kanchipuram
Top News
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Cyclone Fengal: Dams overflow in Tamil Nadu city of Kanchipuram

Op India  

Continuous heavy rainfall caused by Cyclone Fengal has led to overflowing dams in Kanchipuram, prompting the India Meteorological Department to issue an orange alert for the district on Sunday. Heavy rainfall has been recorded in several parts of Tamil Nadu since Saturday morning, with Cyclone Fengal causing widespread flooding. Meanwhile, several districts in Tamil Nadu continue to experience incessant rainfall …

Breaking News: Cyclone Fengal Unleashes Fury on Tamil Nadu and Puducherry | ABP News
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Breaking News: Cyclone Fengal Unleashes Fury on Tamil Nadu and Puducherry | ABP News

ABP News  

Cyclone Fengal made landfall along the coastal stretch between Karaikal in Puducherry and Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu. As a result, the weather in Tamil Nadu changed dramatically, with heavy rainfall hitting cities like Chennai. In southern Andhra Pradesh, most districts are under a yellow alert, with specific orange alerts for Nellore and Tirupati due to the heightened risk of heavy …

Cyclone Fengal LIVE updates: Several districts declare holiday for schools; cyclonic storm weakens into deep depression
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Cyclone Fengal LIVE updates: Several districts declare holiday for schools; cyclonic storm weakens into deep depression

The Hindu  

IMD predicts the cyclone Fengal, which has weakened to deep depression, will continue to movewest-northwestwards and weaken gradually into a Well Marked Low pressure area over north interior Tamil Nadu during the next 12 hours. Puducherry has declared holiday for all schools and colleges on Monday, says Education Minister A. Namachivayam. In the last 24 hours beginning 8:30 a.m. Saturday, …

Cyclone Fengal alert: Is your Tamil Nadu travel itinerary ready for the storm?
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Cyclone Fengal alert: Is your Tamil Nadu travel itinerary ready for the storm?

Hindustan Times  

The India Meteorological Department has reported that Cyclonic Storm Fengal is expected to cross the north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram on Saturday evening, with wind speeds of 70-80 kmph, gusting to 90 kmph. Fishing boats docked at the marina shore as Tamil Nadu braces for Cyclone Fengal, at Marina Beach in Chennai According to the IMD, Cyclone …

Heavy rains lash Chennai and surrounding areas as Cyclone Fengal moves closer to T.N. coast
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Heavy rains lash Chennai and surrounding areas as Cyclone Fengal moves closer to T.N. coast

The Hindu  

Cyclone Fengal, which is approaching the Tamil Nadu coast, has triggered heavy rainfall and strong winds over Chennai and its neighbouring districts since the early hours of Saturday. Downpour in Chennai The cyclone moving closer to the Tamil Nadu coast brought relentless downpour over many places in and around Chennai. In its nowcast valid till 1 p.m., the RMC has …

Cyclone Fengal LIVE: Chennai Airport cancels over 20 flights; CM Stalin reviews precautionary measures
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Cyclone Fengal LIVE: Chennai Airport cancels over 20 flights; CM Stalin reviews precautionary measures

Live Mint  

Cyclone Fengal LIVE: Cyclone Fengal is expected to make landfall on the coast of Tamil Nadu today evening and the India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for various parts of the southern states in view of incessant rainfall. The cyclone is likely to continue moving west-northwestward and cross the north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram, near …

Tamil Nadu weather update: IMD predicts thunderstorms, heavy rains due to Cyclone Fengal | Key details
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Tamil Nadu weather update: IMD predicts thunderstorms, heavy rains due to Cyclone Fengal | Key details

India TV News  

Ads Cyclone Fengal is set to make landfall on Saturday evening, the Indian Meteorological Department has predicted light to heavy rainfall at isolated places accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning. Meanwhile, state CM MK Stalin took stock of the preparations and said, "The weather department has warned that there will be continuous rain for the next two-three days, the Tamil Nadu …

Cyclone Fengal: When and where will the storm make landfall? Tamil Nadu, Puducherry coasts on alert
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Cyclone Fengal: When and where will the storm make landfall? Tamil Nadu, Puducherry coasts on alert

Hindustan Times  

Cyclone Fengal landfall tracker: The deep depression over the Southwest Bay of Bengal, initially predicted to strengthen into a cyclonic storm, is now expected to gradually weaken into a depression as it nears the north Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts. Tamil Nadu, Puducherry coasts on high alert - Impact on coastal areas: The depression in the Bay of Bengal is …

Cyclone Fengal in Tamil Nadu highlights: Cyclonic storm to cross between Karaikal and Mamallapuram on November 30
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Cyclone Fengal in Tamil Nadu highlights: Cyclonic storm to cross between Karaikal and Mamallapuram on November 30

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu’s Regional Meteorological Centre in Chennai has stated that the deep depression over Southwest Bay of Bengal moved north-northwestwards with a speed of 13 kmph during past the past six hours, intensified into cyclonic storm Fengal at 2.30 p.m. on Friday, about 310 km north-northeast of Trincomalee, 260 km east of Nagappattinam, 270 km east-southeast of Puducherry and 300 …

Cyclone Fengal highlights: Storm to landfall on TN coast tomorrow; red alert issued
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Cyclone Fengal highlights: Storm to landfall on TN coast tomorrow; red alert issued

Hindustan Times  

By Cyclone Fengal live updates: The Indian Navy has activated a comprehensive disaster response plan as the cyclonic storm intensifies in the Bay of Bengal. Cyclone Fengal is predicted to intensify within the next 24 hours and is predicted to bring heavy rainfall, strong winds, and possible flooding to Tamil Nadu's coastal regions. Cyclone Fengal live updates: As Cyclone 'Fengal' …

No Cyclone Fengal? Bay of Bengal storm may weaken before reaching Tamil Nadu
3 weeks, 4 days ago

No Cyclone Fengal? Bay of Bengal storm may weaken before reaching Tamil Nadu

India Today  

The India Meteorological Department has said the Bay of Bengal deep depression, which will be named Fengal if it intensifies into a cyclonic storm, is expected to make landfall between Karaikal, near Puducherry and Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu’s Chengalpattu on November 30. Regional Meteorological Centre Director S Balachandran said: “The lower level convergence pattern which was strong on November 26 …

Cyclone Fengal Approaches Tamil Nadu, Disaster Teams On High Alert; Schools, Colleges Shut Amid IMD Warning
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Cyclone Fengal Approaches Tamil Nadu, Disaster Teams On High Alert; Schools, Colleges Shut Amid IMD Warning

ABP News  

The southwest Bay of Bengal is witnessing intensified activity as a deep depression is on track to evolve into Cyclone Fengal by Wednesday warned the India Meteorological Department. Cyclone Fengal Formation As of Wednesday morning, the deep depression was situated over the southwest Bay of Bengal at latitude 8.2°N and longitude 82.4°E, approximately 130 km east-southeast of Trincomalee, 400 km …

Cyclone Fengal approaches Tamil Nadu, heavy rain likely; schools, colleges shut
Top News
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Cyclone Fengal approaches Tamil Nadu, heavy rain likely; schools, colleges shut

India Today  

A deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a cyclone by Wednesday, bringing heavy to extremely heavy rainfall to Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Andhra Pradesh, according to the India Meteorological Department. Currently, located approximately 670 km off the coast of Chennai, the deep depression is moving toward Tamil Nadu and is likely to develop …

Cyclone Fengal likely to hit Tamil Nadu today: Airlines issue travel advisory as heavy rains lash state
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Cyclone Fengal likely to hit Tamil Nadu today: Airlines issue travel advisory as heavy rains lash state

India TV News  

Cyclone Fengal: IndiGo Airlines has issued a travel advisory on Tuesday night regarding disruptions to flights to and from Chennai, Tuticorin, and Madurai, which continue to be impacted due to adverse weather conditions. "#6ETravelAdvisory: Due to adverse weather conditions, flights to/from #Chennai, #Tuticorin, and #Madurai continue to be impacted, while #Tiruchirappalli and #Salem might now also be affected," the airline …

Cyclone Dana: Gusty Winds, Heavy Rain Lash Parts Of Odisha Amid Landfall Process
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Cyclone Dana: Gusty Winds, Heavy Rain Lash Parts Of Odisha Amid Landfall Process

ABP News  

Cyclone Dana is causing severe weather conditions in Odisha, with heavy rainfall and gusty winds. The landfall process is ongoing, with the rear sector of the cyclone entering into land. The inclement weather condition uprooted trees and caused heavy rain in coastal districts. However, there have been no reports of any major damage or casualties so far.

Cyclone Dana Makes Landfall in Odisha, India: A Comprehensive Overview
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Cyclone Dana Makes Landfall in Odisha, India: A Comprehensive Overview

Hindustan Times  

Cyclone Dana makes landfall in Odisha, India, with severe cyclonic storm 'Dana' expected to make landfall on Friday around 12.10 am. The landfall will continue into the early hours of Friday, with wind speeds of 100-110 km/h, expected to reach nearly 120 km/h. Various parts of the state experienced heavy rainfall, strong winds, and rough sea conditions.

Cyclone Mandous Leaves Trail Of Damage In Tamil Nadu: Many Areas Waterlogged, Trees Uprooted -- Top Points
2 years ago

Cyclone Mandous Leaves Trail Of Damage In Tamil Nadu: Many Areas Waterlogged, Trees Uprooted -- Top Points

ABP News  

Chennai: Cyclone Mandous wreaked havoc in parts of Tamil Nadu including Chennai due to the impact of Cyclone Mandous on Friday night. According to ANI, “#CycloneMandous aftermath | A wall collapsed in T Nagar area of Chennai and caused serious damage to three cars that were parked near it. Nobody was present in the cars at the time of the …

Heavy rain and gusty winds in Chennai as Mandous makes landfall
2 years ago

Heavy rain and gusty winds in Chennai as Mandous makes landfall

The Hindu  

Outer spiral bands of Cyclone Mandous reached the coast and the landfall process started at 10 p.m., bringing more intense rains in coastal areas. Places like Chennai, Tiruvallur, Ranipet started experiencing strong surface winds of 50 to 60 kmph around 9 p.m. on Friday, said S. Balachandran, Additional Director-General of Meteorology, Chennai. Earlier on Friday, S. Balachandran, Additional Director General …

Cyclone Mandous: Bengaluru likely to witness light to moderate rains on December 11 | DETAILS
2 years ago

Cyclone Mandous: Bengaluru likely to witness light to moderate rains on December 11 | DETAILS

India TV News  

Cyclone Mandous UPDATES: The KVB Puram Mandal in Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati district today recorded the highest rainfall at 258mm due to Tropical Cyclone Mandous currently active in the Bay of Bengal region, said official sources. Along with Andhra Pradesh, Chennai and several other parts of Tamil Nadu, have witnessed heavy rain and strong winds as cyclonic storm Mandous crossed the …

Tamil Nadu: Cyclone Mandous weakens into deep depression after completing its landfall process
2 years ago

Tamil Nadu: Cyclone Mandous weakens into deep depression after completing its landfall process

India TV News  

Cyclone Mandous: The India Meteorological Department said on Saturday that Cyclone Mandous has weekend into a deep depression after completing its landfall. On Friday evening, December 9, Cyclone Mandous made landfall off Mamallapuram, causing moderate to heavy rains in coastal Tamil Nadu. Schools, Colleges shut in several regions Meanwhile, the Tamil Nadu Education Department declared a holiday on Saturday for …

Cyclone Mandous: Scary videos of unrest sea, knee-high water on streets & falling trees go viral
2 years ago

Cyclone Mandous: Scary videos of unrest sea, knee-high water on streets & falling trees go viral

India TV News  

A powerful cyclonic storm named Cyclone Mandous made landfall in Tamil Nadu late on Friday night with winds of 75 km/h. The Tamil Nadu Education Department proclaimed Saturday a holiday for schools and institutions in Chennai, Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur, Vellore, Villupuram, Kancheepuram, Cuddallore, and Ranipet districts. In view of cyclone Mandous maintaining its intensity of 'Severe Cyclonic Storm' till the early …

Cyclone Mandous to bring heavy rains over T.N. today before it hits coast around midnight
2 years ago

Cyclone Mandous to bring heavy rains over T.N. today before it hits coast around midnight

The Hindu  

Severe cyclonic storm Mandous is set to weaken into a cyclone, as it heads towards the north Tamil Nadu coast, and makes landfall around Mamallapuram between midnight on Friday and the early hours of Saturday. Some of the weather stations in TN that received moderate to heavy rains till 5.30 am on Friday are: Nungambakkam 5.3 cm; Meenambakkam 5 cm; …

Cyclone Mandous landfall triggers heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu; several flights cancelled, NDRF on standby
2 years ago

Cyclone Mandous landfall triggers heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu; several flights cancelled, NDRF on standby

India TV News  

Cyclone Mandous: Cyclone Mandous began its landfall in Tamil Nadu as heavy rains with strong winds were witnessed in Pattinapakkam area of Chennai on Friday. In view of cyclone Mandous maintaining its intensity of 'Severe Cyclonic Storm' till the early morning hours today, the National Disaster Response Force team were kept on standby in Chennai, informed officials on Friday. Once …

As storm nears, Tamil Nadu ready with 5,000 camps, 400 rescue staff
2 years ago

As storm nears, Tamil Nadu ready with 5,000 camps, 400 rescue staff

Hindustan Times  

Tamil Nadu is on a pre-cyclone watch as a depression strengthened into a deep depression on Wednesday morning which lay centred at 8.30am about 770 km east-southeast of Chennai, weathermen said. “It will continue to move west-north westwards towards north Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and adjoining south Andhra Pradesh coasts during the subsequent 48 hours,” said a statement from the Indian …

'Cyclone Won't Make Landfall in Odisha, Andhra But...': Here's What IMD Has to Say
2 years, 7 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 …

Alert sounded for Andhra, Odisha coasts as cyclone Gulab nears; NDRF on ground | Top developments
3 years, 2 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, 2 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 …

Odisha gears up for cyclone Yaas, officials on alert
3 years, 7 months ago

Odisha gears up for cyclone Yaas, officials on alert

India Today  

After Cyclone Tauktae battered the states along the west coast, another cyclone is likely to make landfall on the Odisha-West Bengal coast around May 26 morning. As per IMD, a low-pressure area is likely to form over the north Andaman Sea and adjoining east-central Bay of Bengal around May 22. READ: Cyclone Tauktae impact: Heavy rains likely in Jaipur, 7 …

115 People, Over 17,000 Livestock Killed in Cyclones in 2020, Says IMD
3 years, 11 months ago

115 People, Over 17,000 Livestock Killed in Cyclones in 2020, Says IMD

News 18  

Cyclones killed 115 people and more than 17,000 livestock in the country in 2020, the India Meteorological Department said on Monday. Five cyclones formed over the north Indian Ocean — Amphan, Nivar and Gati, Nisarga, and Burevi — in 2020. "It claimed 90 lives and about 4,000 livestock, mainly in West Bengal, the IMD said in its State of Climate …

4 of 5 cyclones in 2020 were in severe cyclonic storms category and above
4 years ago

4 of 5 cyclones in 2020 were in severe cyclonic storms category and above

India TV News  

Four of the five cyclones that originated either in the Bay of Bengal or in the Arabian Sea this year were in the category of severe cyclonic storm' or above including Amphan which had escalated into a super cyclone. Another circulation formed in the Arabian Sea within a fortnight, intensifying into a severe cyclonic storm which was called 'Nisarga'. Image …

After Burevi, Cyclone 'Arnab' may hit Tamil Nadu
4 years ago

After Burevi, Cyclone 'Arnab' may hit Tamil Nadu

India TV News  

After Burevi and a few other cyclones, there's another that may disturb the calm of the Indian Ocean. 'Cyclone Arnab' could hit Tamil Nadu, the southern state which recently was met with Cyclone Burevi and Cyclone Nivar. 'Cyclone Arnab' comes from Bangladesh and is one of the 169 names suggested this year by 13 countries, including India, Iran, Maldives, Myanmar, …

Tamil Nadu Govt Seeks Rs 3,758 Crore as Cyclone Nivar Relief from Centre
4 years ago

Tamil Nadu Govt Seeks Rs 3,758 Crore as Cyclone Nivar Relief from Centre

News 18  

The Tamil Nadu government has asked the Centre to provide a financial assistance of Rs 3,758 crore for relief and restoration work in the cyclone ‘Nivar’-ravaged districts of the state. The sum is the estimated loss to human lives in terms of compensation, property, cattle and installations and infrastructure of various government departments, including TANGEDCO and civic bodies, state Revenue …

Cyclone Burevi to hit Tamil Nadu, Kerala on December 4: All you need to know
4 years ago

Cyclone Burevi to hit Tamil Nadu, Kerala on December 4: All you need to know

India TV News  

Cyclone Burevi is expected to hit Kerala and Tamil Nadu on December 4. According to the India Meteorological Department, the cyclone may make its landfall in the state on Friday and issued a red alert and cyclone warning for south Tamil Nadu and south Kerala coasts. Cyclone Burevi approaching Kerala, Tamil Nadu: Top Points The Thiruvananthapuram International Airport will remain …

Cyclone alert for Tamil Nadu, state gears up for heavy rainfall again
4 years ago

Cyclone alert for Tamil Nadu, state gears up for heavy rainfall again

Hindustan Times  

Tamil Nadu, which saw cyclone Nivar just last week, is preparing for heavy rains once again after India Meteorological Department sounded another cyclone alert for the state and Kerala. People wade through a waterlogged street during heavy rainfall, in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, on November 30. It is very likely to move west-northwestwards and cross Sri Lanka coast close to Trincomalee …

After Nivar, cyclone 'Burevi' to affect Tamil Nadu, Kerala
4 years ago

After Nivar, cyclone 'Burevi' to affect Tamil Nadu, Kerala

India TV News  

The India Meteorological Department on Monday announced that a cyclone brewing in the Bay of Bengal is likely to affect Tamil Nadu and Kerala, less than a week after cyclone Nivar wreaked havoc in the southern states. The cyclone will cross the Sri Lanka coast on December 2 and bring heavy rain over Tamil Nadu and Kerala, it said in …

Red, orange alerts for 5 Kerala districts; warning of very heavy rains in parts of south India
4 years ago

Red, orange alerts for 5 Kerala districts; warning of very heavy rains in parts of south India

Hindustan Times  

The India Meteorological Department on Monday issued red and orange rain alerts for Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha and Idukki districts of Kerala for December 2 and 3. IMD has also issued warnings for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Kerala that are expected to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall during December 2 and 3 and isolated heavy rainfall on December 1 …

After Cyclone Nivar, another storm likely to hit Tamil Nadu: IMD
4 years ago

After Cyclone Nivar, another storm likely to hit Tamil Nadu: IMD

India TV News  

Less than a week after Cyclone Nivar battered Tamil Nadu, another storm is expected to affect the southern state, the India Meteorological Department said on Monday. As the sea is expected to become rough due to the weather system, fishermen are advised not to venture into the southeast and adjoining southwest Bay of Bengal from the night of December 1 …

Cyclone Nivar | How preparedness took the edge off the storm
4 years ago

Cyclone Nivar | How preparedness took the edge off the storm

The Hindu  

Since December 2015, Chennai residents have lived in fear of a monsoon crippling life as they know it. The Tamil Nadu government had deputed senior IAS officers and Ministers to coordinate preparatory measures like shifting of people from low-level and vulnerable areas to safer places, mobilising equipment and taking post-landfall measures along with the Collectors. Meanwhile, the 2015-like calamitous flooding …

The Hindu Explains | How are cyclones forecast, and how difficult was it to track Cyclone Nivar’s progress?
4 years ago

The Hindu Explains | How are cyclones forecast, and how difficult was it to track Cyclone Nivar’s progress?

The Hindu  

The story so far : Cyclone Nivar, that barrelled through Tamil Nadu and brought copious rain in its wake, was the third major cyclone to land on India’s coast this year, besides Amphan and Nisarga. Cyclone Gati, which originated in the Arabian Sea and intensified into a ‘very severe cyclonic storm’, made its way towards Africa and made landfall in …

‘Significant improvement in Mumbai’s air quality after Cyclone Nivar’: Researchers
4 years ago

‘Significant improvement in Mumbai’s air quality after Cyclone Nivar’: Researchers

Hindustan Times  

After three days of poor air quality, an increase in wind speed and a rise in minimum temperature due to partly cloudy conditions led to a significant improvement in Mumbai’s air quality. The System of Air Quality Weather Forecasting and Research and the India Meteorological Department, both said air quality improvement was an after effect of the remnants of Cyclone …

Cotton farmers suffer damages due to cyclone Nivar
4 years ago

Cotton farmers suffer damages due to cyclone Nivar

Hindustan Times  

Cotton crops in the Nandigama mandal of Andhra Pradesh’s Krishna district suffered severe damage in the last few days as cyclone Nivam wreaked havoc in the southern parts of the country. Some of the farmers said that the crops were discoloured and hence unusable, others said the cyclone caused a delay in procurement, drenching cotton bales in the market yard …

Cyclone Nivar: PM speaks with Tamil Nadu CM; kin of deceased to get ₹2 lakh
4 years ago

Cyclone Nivar: PM speaks with Tamil Nadu CM; kin of deceased to get ₹2 lakh

Live Mint  

New Delhi: An ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh each will be given to the next of kin of the deceased and ₹50,000 each to those injured in the wake of cyclone Nivar and heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu, the Prime Minister's Office said on Friday after Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Chief Minister K Palaniswami. The PMO said the monetary …

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