Cyclone Remal: CM Mamata Banerjee closely tracking relief work done by administration
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Cyclone Remal: CM Mamata Banerjee closely tracking relief work done by administration

India TV News  

Cyclone Remal: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed her concern on Tuesday over the damage caused by Cyclone Remal in the state's coastal areas. 'Closely keeping track of the relief work' Assuring the public that the difficult times would soon pass, the Bengal CM also expressed her heartfelt gratitude to everyone who assisted those affected by the cyclone. "While I'm closely keeping track of the relief work, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to my brothers and sisters who are providing necessary assistance to the people in this dire situation. Damage caused by Remal in West Bengal Rain also flooded many streets in the Indian city of Kolkata, with reports of wall collapses and at least 52 fallen trees.

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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 …

Cyclone Dana: Evacuation and Rescue Efforts Underway in West Bengal
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Cyclone Dana: Evacuation and Rescue Efforts Underway in West Bengal

Hindustan Times  

A severe cyclone named Dana is expected to make landfall in West Bengal, India, with wind gusts up to 120 km per hour. The cyclone is expected to trigger heavy rains, prompting the closure of the Kolkata airport and the cancellation of trains. Ferry services between Howrah and Kolkata across the River Hooghly have been suspended. Over 1,30,000 people have …

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

28 dead in floods in West Bengal, says Mamata
2 months, 4 weeks ago

28 dead in floods in West Bengal, says Mamata

The Hindu  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said that 28 persons had died in the recent floods in the State. West Bengal is not flooded because of heavy rain,” the Chief Minister said, addressing a press conference in the State’s Birbhum district. The Chief Minister blamed the geography of the State for the floods, and said that she could …

Cyclone Remal aftermath: Manipur CM says efforts underway to get rid of floodwater, clean waterlogged areas
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Cyclone Remal aftermath: Manipur CM says efforts underway to get rid of floodwater, clean waterlogged areas

The Hindu  

Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh said that work to restore normalcy in the State, which was battered by Cyclone Remal, is underway. Mr. Singh said that the Manipur Fire Service is working to restore the flow of the Naga River at North AOC Imphal. In a post on X, Mr. Singh said, “Continuing our efforts to remove floodwater and …

Cyclone Remal: 2 killed in in landslide, flood in Manipur
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Cyclone Remal: 2 killed in in landslide, flood in Manipur

Hindustan Times  

Two persons died in two different incidents in Manipur‘s Senapati district due to landslide and flooding after severe cyclone Remal triggered heavy rainfall in the past 48 hours, according to officials familiar with the matter. According to a report received on Wednesday from Senapati district headquarter, 60 km north of Imphal, a 34-year-old man died due to landslide on the …

Mamata Conducts Aerial Survey of Cyclone-Hit Areas in South 24 Parganas
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Mamata Conducts Aerial Survey of Cyclone-Hit Areas in South 24 Parganas

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday conducted an aerial survey of the areas affected by cyclone Remal in the South 24 Parganas district, officials said. Banerjee conducted the aerial survey while returning to Kolkata after addressing an election rally in Baruipur in the district, they said. Seven people have died in the state due to the cyclone, …

Cyclone Remal: Assam schools shut today, IMD issues ‘red’ alert for these northeastern states
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Cyclone Remal: Assam schools shut today, IMD issues ‘red’ alert for these northeastern states

Hindustan Times  

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has ordered the closure of educational institutions in nine districts in the state on Wednesday, May 29, amid heavy rainfall and landslides triggered by Cyclone Remal. Cyclone ‘Remal’ made landfall in Northeast India on Sunday night on the coast of the Bay of Bengal, bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds across several states. IMD's …

Cyclone Remal impact: Death toll touches 37 in northeastern states, Mizoram worst hit
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Cyclone Remal impact: Death toll touches 37 in northeastern states, Mizoram worst hit

Hindustan Times  

Heavy rain and thunderstorms triggered by Cyclone Remal left at least 37 people dead in northeastern states, including Mizoram, with dozens still missing. Cyclone Remal has claimed the lives of 27 people in the Melthum, Hlimen, Falkawn, and Salem Veng areas of Mizoram's capital Aizwal, the state government said in a release on Tuesday. Heavy rain triggered by Cyclone Remal …

Cyclone Remal: Over 30 killed, several others injured, missing in Northeast, Mizoram worst hit
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Cyclone Remal: Over 30 killed, several others injured, missing in Northeast, Mizoram worst hit

India TV News  

At least 35 people, including 27 in Mizoram, were killed in Northeastern states on Tuesday due to landslides and incessant rain in the aftermath of Cyclone Remal. Cyclone Remal caused maximum damage to Mizoram when at least 27 people lost their lives including 14 in a stone quarry collapse. According to the Directorate of Information, Public Relations, "27 bodies have …

Cyclone Remal: 31 killed as rain, landslips wreak havoc in northeast
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Cyclone Remal: 31 killed as rain, landslips wreak havoc in northeast

The Hindu  

Storms and rainfall-induced landslides associated with cyclone Remal killed at least 31 people and injured several others across three northeastern States on Tuesday. Disaster management officials in the three States said the rains, accompanied by winds with speeds of up to 60 km per hour, uprooted trees and electric poles, triggered landslides, and disrupted power and Internet services. Stone quarry …

Weather updates: 14 killed as stone quarry collapses in Mizoram amid heavy rain; heatwave in north India
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Weather updates: 14 killed as stone quarry collapses in Mizoram amid heavy rain; heatwave in north India

Hindustan Times  

At least 14 people died and several others were missing as a stone quarry collapsed in Mizoram's Aizawl district on Tuesday morning amid incessant rain as an impact of cyclone Remal. The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert in multiple northern states, including parts of Punjab, Haryana and Delhi-NCR, till May 29. Ten people died, and several others …

Cyclone Remal updates: 16 dead in India, Bangladesh; power cuts in West Bengal
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Cyclone Remal updates: 16 dead in India, Bangladesh; power cuts in West Bengal

Hindustan Times  

Cyclone Remal, the first major cyclonic storm of the year, has killed 16 people across Bangladesh and India after it made landfall near the coast of the Bay of Bengal, reported Reuters on Monday evening. Cyclone Remal kills 16 in India, Bangladesh Weather officials said the storm, packing speeds of up to 135 kph, crossed the area around Bangladesh's southern …

‘ ₹8,000 t-shirt': Bengal BJP slams TMC's Abhishek Banerjee after Cyclone Remal relief camp visit
6 months, 3 weeks ago

‘ ₹8,000 t-shirt': Bengal BJP slams TMC's Abhishek Banerjee after Cyclone Remal relief camp visit

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party in Bengal criticised Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee for allegedly wearing a “ ₹8,000” t-shirt during his visit to Cyclone Remal relief camps, describing it “mocking the poor and aggrieved”. TMC's general secretary Abhishek Banerjee inspected relief camps set up in South 24 Parganas Abhishek Banerjee, who is also TMC's general secretary, inspected relief camps set …

Cyclone Remal: At least 31 killed in Northeast, no power in parts of Assam and Mizoram
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Cyclone Remal: At least 31 killed in Northeast, no power in parts of Assam and Mizoram

New Indian Express  

GUWAHATI: Cyclone Remal wreaked havoc in parts of the Northeast on Tuesday, killing at least 31 people in Mizoram, Meghalaya and Assam. The rains, which were accompanied by gusty winds, uprooted trees, electric poles, triggered landslides and disrupted power and internet services. Fourteen people were killed and one was injured when a stone quarry collapsed at a place between Melthum …

Cyclone Remal: At least 31 killed in Northeast, no power in parts of Assam and Mizoram
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Cyclone Remal: At least 31 killed in Northeast, no power in parts of Assam and Mizoram

New Indian Express  

GUWAHATI: Cyclone Remal wreaked havoc in parts of the Northeast on Tuesday, killing at least 31 people in Mizoram, Meghalaya and Assam. The rains, which were accompanied by gusty winds, uprooted trees, electric poles, triggered landslides and disrupted power and internet services. Fourteen people were killed and one was injured when a stone quarry collapsed at a place between Melthum …

Cyclone Remal Kills 6 in West Bengal
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Cyclone Remal Kills 6 in West Bengal

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: At least six people have died in West Bengal after Cyclone Remal made landfall in the Sundarbans delta between Sagar Island of South 24 Parganas and Khepupara in Bangladesh on Sunday night and brought heavy rains that destroyed properties and crops in the plains of the eastern state. The rain is likely to continue Tuesday, when Prime Minister Narendra …

Cyclone Remal: Meghalaya fully prepared, says Dy CM
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Cyclone Remal: Meghalaya fully prepared, says Dy CM

Hindustan Times  

The Meghalaya government is fully prepared to ensure the safety of its citizens in the wake of heavy rainfall and strong winds due to Cyclone Remal, deputy chief minister Prestone Tynsong said on Monday. After chairing a review meeting, Tynsong, who also holds the state’s home portfolio, also urged the citizens not to panic and said that the government has …

Cyclone Remal impact: 394 flights affected, 2 killed in Bengal; 10 dead in Bangladesh
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Cyclone Remal impact: 394 flights affected, 2 killed in Bengal; 10 dead in Bangladesh

Hindustan Times  

Nearly 800,000 people were evacuated from Bangladesh's low-lying coastal areas due to Cyclone Remal's impact. Cyclone Remal also caused widespread destruction across the coastal regions of West Bengal, disrupting air, rail, and road travel in Kolkata and other southern areas of the state. - Cyclone Remal commenced its assault on Bangladesh’s southern coast late Sunday and was expected to diminish …

Cyclone Remal: Watch stunning video of cloud formation over Bay of Bengal
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Cyclone Remal: Watch stunning video of cloud formation over Bay of Bengal

Hindustan Times  

A video of dark clouds looming over the Bay of Bengal before Cyclone Remal made landfall between the Bangladesh and West Bengal coasts on Sunday night is being widely shared on social media. “Cyclonic Storm Remal over Coastal Bangladesh and adj Coastal West Bengal is about 40 km northwest of Mongla, 90 km east of Kolkata, 90 km northeast of …

Severe cyclone Remal leaves trail of destruction; 2 killed
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Severe cyclone Remal leaves trail of destruction; 2 killed

Hindustan Times  

Severe cyclone Remal, which crossed Bangladesh and the adjoining West Bengal coast on Sunday night, left a trail of destruction in three coastal districts of the eastern Indian state, killing two people and displacing around 200,000 people. Around 30,000 people were evacuated and brought to safer places including cyclone shelters.” Dwivedi’s South 24 Parganas counterpart, Sumit Gupta, said over 150000 …

Cyclone Remal: Trees Uprooted, Over 1 Lakh Evacuated In West Bengal — WATCH
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Cyclone Remal: Trees Uprooted, Over 1 Lakh Evacuated In West Bengal — WATCH

ABP News  

Cyclone Remal ravaged the coasts of West Bengal and Bangladesh between Sagar Island and Khepupara after its landfall process began at 8.30 pm on Sunday. #Watch | Visuals from Sagar, South 24 Parganas As per IMD, Severe Cyclonic Storm “Remal” over the North Bay of Bengal about 110 km east of Sagar Islands,to move nearly northwards and cross Bangladesh and …

Cyclone floods coastal villages and cuts power in Bangladesh, where 800,000 had evacuated
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Cyclone floods coastal villages and cuts power in Bangladesh, where 800,000 had evacuated

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A cyclone flooded coastal villages …

Cyclone Remal weakens, expected to gradually lose strength: Weather office
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Cyclone Remal weakens, expected to gradually lose strength: Weather office

India TV News  

The India Meteorological Department announced that Cyclone 'Remal' has weakened from a severe cyclonic storm to a cyclonic storm and is expected to continue losing strength. "After making landfall, Cyclone Remal moved northward and weakened this morning," said Somnath Dutta, Head of the Eastern Region at IMD Kolkata. Warnings and advisories Strong wind warnings have been issued across Bengal, with …

Cyclone Remal slams into India, Bangladesh: What we know
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Cyclone Remal slams into India, Bangladesh: What we know

Al Jazeera  

Nine people have been killed, as the cyclone, which made landfall on Sunday, now weakens and heads inland. At least nine people were killed and more than a million were evacuated as Cyclone Remal approached the coasts of eastern India and Bangladesh, which made landfall late on Sunday. The storm made landfall in the coastal regions of Bangladesh, near Mongla …

Cyclone Remal blows away thatched roofs, cuts power in Bangladesh and India
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Cyclone Remal blows away thatched roofs, cuts power in Bangladesh and India

Al Jazeera  

A cyclone has flooded coastal villages, blown away thatched roofs and left hundreds of thousands of people without power in southern Bangladesh and eastern India, with at least nine deaths reported. Dozens of villages in Bangladesh were flooded after flood protection embankments either washed away or were damaged by Cyclone Remal. In India’s West Bengal state, roofs on thatched houses …

Cyclone Remal makes landfall; one lakh evacuated in Bengal
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Cyclone Remal makes landfall; one lakh evacuated in Bengal

The Hindu  

The severe cyclonic storm Remal started its landfall process between Sagar Island in West Bengal and Khepupara in Bangladesh around 9.15 p.m. on Sunday, as it intensified and moved northwards. The West Bengal administration has evacuated people from low-lying and coastal areas of South 24 Parganas, North 24 Parganas and Purba Medinipur to storm shelters. Gale winds with speeds of …

Cyclone Remal makes landfall; 1 lakh people shifted to shelters in Bengal
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Cyclone Remal makes landfall; 1 lakh people shifted to shelters in Bengal

Hindustan Times  

Over one lakh people have been moved to cyclone shelters by the West Bengal government as Remal, declared a severe cyclonic storm, started making a landfall on Sunday evening between West Bengal and Bangladesh coasts with an intensity of 110 to 120 kmph, gusting to 135 kmph, the Met office said. Cyclone Remal landfall LIVE coverage Commuters taking cover under …

Cyclone Remal alert: Health emergencies we should be prepared for, during and after the cyclone
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Cyclone Remal alert: Health emergencies we should be prepared for, during and after the cyclone

Hindustan Times  

Cyclone Remal alert: Cyclone Remal has been predicted to hit the coasts of West Bengal, Orissa and Bangladesh at midnight on May 26. Cyclone Remal is expected to hit the coast with a speed of 110-120 kmph, and gusts up to 135 kmph. Cyclones also bring the need to take precautions against a lot of health emergencies that emerge during …

Cyclone Remal: Passengers stranded at Kolkata airport as operations halted for 21 hours
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Cyclone Remal: Passengers stranded at Kolkata airport as operations halted for 21 hours

Hindustan Times  

Several passengers faced inconvenience as flight operations were suspended at the Kolkata airport for 21 hours in the wake of cyclone 'Remal'. Representative Image: Passengers face inconvenience as Kolkata Airport suspends flight operations amid cyclone 'Remal' scare. Follow: Cyclone Remal LIVE Updates Arnab Tarafdar, one of the relatives of the passenger, who had come to the airport to drop off …

As Remal makes landfall, West Bengal administration evacuates people from low-lying and coastal areas - The Hindu
6 months, 3 weeks ago

As Remal makes landfall, West Bengal administration evacuates people from low-lying and coastal areas - The Hindu

The Hindu  

This live blog is now closed The severe cyclonic storm Remal started its landfall process between Sagar Island in West Bengal and Khepupara in Bangladesh around 9.15 p.m. on Sunday, as it intensified and moved northwards. Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting to review response and preparedness for the cyclonic storm, while Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urged people …

Cyclone Remal slams into Bangladesh coast as hundreds of thousands evacuate
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Cyclone Remal slams into Bangladesh coast as hundreds of thousands evacuate

Al Jazeera  

At least 800,000 people evacuate their homes in low-lying coastal areas of Bangladesh as intense cyclone makes landfall. Cyclone Remal has smashed into the low-lying coast of Bangladesh as authorities evacuated hundreds of thousands of people from their homes, officials said. Authorities have raised the danger signal to 10, its highest level, and the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief’s …

Cyclone Remal makes landfall over coastal areas of West Bengal, Bangladesh | VIDEO
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Cyclone Remal makes landfall over coastal areas of West Bengal, Bangladesh | VIDEO

India TV News  

Severe cyclone Remal made landfall over coastal areas of Bangladesh and adjoining West Bengal on Sunday night. The IMD stated that the cyclone over the North Bay of Bengal is to move northwards about 130 km southeast of Sagar Islands, 140 km southwest of Khepupara, 140 km southeast of Canning, 160 km southwest of Mongla of Bangladesh and cross Bangladesh …

Remal cyclone: Bangladesh evacuates over 8 lakh people as severe storm approaches
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Remal cyclone: Bangladesh evacuates over 8 lakh people as severe storm approaches

India TV News  

The authorities in Bangladesh on Sunday said over 800,000 people from vulnerable areas have been evacuated to shelters as a part of preparedness for severe cyclonic storm 'Remal'. The minister said that the authorities have launched an intensified evacuation campaign to take all vulnerable people to safety as the met office asked Payra and Mongla ports to hoist great danger …

Cyclone Remal to make landfall today, Kolkata airport suspends flight operations
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Cyclone Remal to make landfall today, Kolkata airport suspends flight operations

India TV News  

Cyclone Remal: The India Meteorological Department issued a severe warning regarding Cyclone Remal, which is expected to impact the northeastern region and Bangladesh and make landfall in West Bengal today. The weather department said the cyclone will bring extremely heavy rainfall and strong winds to coastal regions of Bangladesh and West Bengal on May 26. Remal to intensify into severe …

Bangladesh evacuates hundreds of thousands as Cyclone 'Remal' approaches from Bay of Bengal
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Bangladesh evacuates hundreds of thousands as Cyclone 'Remal' approaches from Bay of Bengal

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Bangladesh evacuated nearly 800,000 people from vulnerable areas on Sunday as the country and India awaited the arrival of the severe Cyclone 'Remal' that has formed over the Bay of Bengal. The storm is expected to cross Bangladesh and West Bengal coasts around midnight Sunday. The India Meteorological Department said it is expected to reach maximum wind speeds …

Evacuations on as Cyclone Remal set to make landfall
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Evacuations on as Cyclone Remal set to make landfall

Hindustan Times  

A storm brewing in the Bay of Bengal turned into Cyclone Remal, as expected, on Saturday and authorities began evacuations and ordered operations to be suspended at the Kolkata airport as Bengal and north Odisha braced for extremely heavy rainfall and winds reaching up to 130km/hr. The India Meteorological Department has issued a red warning, the highest category of warning, …

Thousands to be evacuated from coastal villages as Bengal braces for Cyclone Remal
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Thousands to be evacuated from coastal villages as Bengal braces for Cyclone Remal

Hindustan Times  

Thousands of people would be evacuated and brought to shelters from the vulnerable areas in the coastal villages of West Bengal as the eastern state braces for impact of severe Cyclone Remal around Sunday midnight, officials said. While some may move to the cyclone shelters by Saturday night, the rest would be brought in on Sunday,” said Sumit Gupta, district …

Cyclone Remal update: West Bengal, Odisha brace for impact; check landfall time, weather
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Cyclone Remal update: West Bengal, Odisha brace for impact; check landfall time, weather

Hindustan Times  

Cyclone Remal is expected to make landfall soon as a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal is likely to concentrate into a cyclonic storm by Saturday evening, according to the India Meteorological Department. Issuing an alert because of the cyclone, the IMD warned of extremely heavy rainfall in the coastal districts of West Bengal and north Odisha on May …

Cyclone Remal and Kerala rain updates: IMD issues Red alert for various regions of country as cyclonic storm Remal intensifies
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Cyclone Remal and Kerala rain updates: IMD issues Red alert for various regions of country as cyclonic storm Remal intensifies

The Hindu  

This live is now closed. Residents in these areas, as well as in the neighbouring State of Tripura, are urged to brace for adverse weather conditions starting from May 26. The Tripura regions are expected to be lashed with severe rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lighting with speeds ranging from 40-50 kmph and with gusts reaching up to 70 kmph …

Cyclone Remal Warning: From landfall timings, states on rainfall alert and potential impact to IMD advisory — FAQ
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Cyclone Remal Warning: From landfall timings, states on rainfall alert and potential impact to IMD advisory — FAQ

Live Mint  

Cyclone Remal is expected to make landfall between Bangladesh and the West Bengal coast on May 26. Cyclone Remal is likely to make landfall between the Bangladesh and West Bengal coasts around midnight on May 26. IMD scientist Dr Somenath Dutta said Cyclone Remal will "most likely" hit Bangladesh and its adjoining West Bengal coast at midnight on May 26. …

Cyclone Remal warning: IMD says cyclone to make landfall in West Bengal, Bangladesh on May 26
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Cyclone Remal warning: IMD says cyclone to make landfall in West Bengal, Bangladesh on May 26

The Hindu  

Cyclonic storm “Remal”, originating in the central Bay of Bengal, is expected to escalate into a severe cyclonic storm by May 25. The Indian Coast Guard said on Friday that the cyclone is likely to make landfall near the West Bengal coast and the situation is being actively monitored. With assets deployed along the East Coast, including 10 Ships and …

Mamata Banerjee, governor CV Ananda Bose take stock of storm-hit areas in Bengal
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Mamata Banerjee, governor CV Ananda Bose take stock of storm-hit areas in Bengal

Hindustan Times  

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday visited the storm-hit areas of Alipurduar and assured those affected of all possible help in relief and rehabilitation. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee meets a cyclone-affected person at the Jalpaiguri Super Specialty Hospital, on Sunday. West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose interacts with the storm-affected people, …

West Bengal Storm: Death toll rises to 5, CM Mamata Banerjee meets families of victims
8 months, 3 weeks ago

West Bengal Storm: Death toll rises to 5, CM Mamata Banerjee meets families of victims

Hindustan Times  

West Bengal Storm: Death toll rises to 5, CM Mamata Banerjee meets families of victims Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday night visited the family members of those killed in the Jalpaiguri storm and assured. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday night visited the family members of those killed in the Jalpaiguri storm and assured them of all sorts of …

Mamata Banerjee suffers major head injury, discharged from Kolkata hospital after treatment
9 months, 1 week ago

Mamata Banerjee suffers major head injury, discharged from Kolkata hospital after treatment

India TV News  

Trinamool Congress on Thursday said West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has suffered a major injury. PM Modi wishes quick recovery to Mamata Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished Banerjee a quick recovery after she suffered an injury. According to senior TMC leader Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar enquired about the chief minister's health condition and expressed "deep anguish and …

CM Mamata to send high-level disaster management team to flood-hit North Bengal
1 year, 5 months ago

CM Mamata to send high-level disaster management team to flood-hit North Bengal

India Today  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday announced that she will send a high-level disaster management team to flood-hit North Bengal following a red alert issued by the India Meteorological Department. Sending a high- level disaster management team tomorrow to flood- hit North Bengal under my Irrigation Minister and including Secretaries of Disaster Management, Irrigation and Agriculture. North Bengal …

Hundreds of Thousands Flee as Cyclone Mocha Thunders Towards Myanmar, Bangladesh
1 year, 7 months ago

Hundreds of Thousands Flee as Cyclone Mocha Thunders Towards Myanmar, Bangladesh

News 18  

Hundreds of thousands of people were evacuated from the coasts of Myanmar and Bangladesh on Saturday as the region’s most powerful cyclone for over a decade churned across the Bay of Bengal. But Bangladeshi authorities moved 190,000 people in Cox’s Bazar and nearly 100,000 in Chittagong to safety, divisional commissioner Aminur Rahman told AFP late Saturday. The Myanmar Red Cross …

Mass evacuations in Bangladesh, Myanmar as Cyclone Mocha nears
1 year, 7 months ago

Mass evacuations in Bangladesh, Myanmar as Cyclone Mocha nears

Firstpost  

Bangladesh and Myanmar on Saturday advised thousands of its citizens to vacate areas that are expected to be hit by the most powerful cyclone in nearly two decades. Cyclone Mocha was packing winds of up to 175 kms per hour and meteorological officials in Dhaka classed it as “very severe”, reported AFP. The cyclone is expected to make landfall on …

Cyclone Mocha: Precautionary measures taken, no need to panic, says Mamata Banerjee
1 year, 7 months ago

Cyclone Mocha: Precautionary measures taken, no need to panic, says Mamata Banerjee

Hindustan Times  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday assured people that necessary precautionary measures have been taken and there was no need to panic as Cyclone Mocha might not make landfall in the eastern state. Read here: Cyclone Mocha may intensify into severe storm by May 12, says IMD "There is no reason to panic about Cyclone Mocha. "On May …

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