Navy gears up for Cyclone Fani
5 years, 8 months ago

Navy gears up for Cyclone Fani

The Hindu  

The Navy has put ships on stand by and deployed medical and relief teams to respond to any contingencies once cyclonic storm Fani hits Coast. “INS Sahyadri, Ranvir and Kadmatt with relief material and medical teams embarked have been deployed on the evening of May 01 and are maintaining south of the cyclonic storm to be the first responder and commence rescue operation as soon as the cyclone crosses coast,” Navy said in a statement on Thursday. The extremely severe cyclonic storm Fani is currently about 150 km East South East of Visakhapatnam and about 300 km south-southwest of Puri in Odisha as on 5:30 pm on May 02, the Navy said adding it is moving slowly in a Northerly direction and expected to “cross Odisha Coast between Gopalpur and Chandbali, around Puri during forenoon on May 3rd with maximum sustained wind speed of 170-180 kmph gusting to 200 kmph." Navy also said that aircraft are on standby for immediate deployment to carry out aerial survey as soon as the cyclone crosses coast to assess the impact of the cyclone and aid in rescue operation and helicopters are also on standby to join rescue efforts and for air dropping of relief material when required.

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Cyclone Fengal highlights: Army, NDRF's rescue ops on in Puducherry, train services resume in Chennai
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Cyclone Fengal highlights: Army, NDRF's rescue ops on in Puducherry, train services resume in Chennai

Hindustan Times  

Cyclone Fengal updates: Cyclone Fengal completed the landfall process on Sunday around 2 am as it crossed the Tamil Nadu coast between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram, the IMD said. Has Cyclone Fengal crossed Chennai Cyclonic Storm Fengal crossed the North Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts on Saturday late night and was forecasted to move west-southwestward. Cyclone Fengal to weaken into deep …

Cyclone Fengal highlights: Army, NDRF's rescue ops on in Puducherry, train services resume in Chennai
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Cyclone Fengal highlights: Army, NDRF's rescue ops on in Puducherry, train services resume in Chennai

Hindustan Times  

Cyclone Fengal updates: Cyclone Fengal completed the landfall process on Sunday around 2 am as it crossed the Tamil Nadu coast between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram, the IMD said. Has Cyclone Fengal crossed Chennai Cyclonic Storm Fengal crossed the North Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts on Saturday late night and was forecasted to move west-southwestward. Cyclone Fengal to weaken into deep …

Navy readies disaster response plan as Cyclone Fengal inches towards Tamil Nadu
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Navy readies disaster response plan as Cyclone Fengal inches towards Tamil Nadu

India Today  

The Indian Navy has activated a comprehensive disaster response plan as Cyclone Fengal is set to intensify in the Bay of Bengal, posing a significant threat to Tamil Nadu’s coastal regions. With forecasts predicting the cyclone’s intensification over the next 48 hours and potential landfall, the Eastern Naval Command, in coordination with the Headquarters Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Naval Area, …

Cyclone Dana: Odisha, West Bengal brace for landfall, heavy rain and wind
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Cyclone Dana: Odisha, West Bengal brace for landfall, heavy rain and wind

The Hindu  

Lakhs of people in Odisha and West Bengal brace for cyclonic storm Dana landfall. The severe cyclonic storm is expected to make landfall in Odisha and West Bengal between midnight Thursday and early morning Friday. The IMD has warned major damage to thatched houses, minor damage to power and communication lines, flooding of escape routes, uprooting of trees and damage …

Odisha Rehires 6 Seasoned IAS Officers to Manage Cyclone Situation
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Odisha Rehires 6 Seasoned IAS Officers to Manage Cyclone Situation

News 18  

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has called for the return of six seasoned IAS officers to manage relief and operation work in six districts affected by Cyclone Dana. These officers, who were previously heading cyclone-affected districts as collectors, will be deployed to ensure efficient and effective relief and operation efforts. The government has also accelerated the evacuation of residents …

Cyclone Dana: Odisha, West Bengal Brace for Landfall, as 197 Trains Cancelled
Top News
2 months, 3 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 …

Odisha and West Bengal Brace for Cyclone Dana: Schools, Trains Closed, Evacuation Underway
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Odisha and West Bengal Brace for Cyclone Dana: Schools, Trains Closed, Evacuation Underway

ABP News  

Odisha and West Bengal governments have started evacuating people from coastal districts to relief camps due to a severe cyclonic storm. The storm is expected to cross the Odisha-West Bengal coasts in the early hours of October 25, 2024, bringing torrential rain and high winds. The states have also decided to close educational institutions in vulnerable areas.

Cyclone Dana: Odisha on High Alert as State Prepares for Landfall
2 months, 3 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 …

Cyclone Watch: 25 NDRF Teams on Standby in Odisha, West Bengal
2 months, 3 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
Top News
2 months, 3 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 …

Visakhapatnam district officials gear up for Cyclone Michaung, identify 45 relief centres
1 year, 1 month ago

Visakhapatnam district officials gear up for Cyclone Michaung, identify 45 relief centres

The Hindu  

The Visakhapatnam district administration has warned people to be on alert as the deep depression over the Bay Bengal may turn into Cyclone storm Michaung in the next 12 hours and if so it is expected to make a landfall over the State coast between Nellore and Machilipatnam on December 5. The district administration identified 25 cyclone relief centres in …

Cyclone Biparjoy nears, landfall predicted tomorrow between 4-8 pm
1 year, 7 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy nears, landfall predicted tomorrow between 4-8 pm

Hindustan Times  

June 14, 2023 10:49 PM IST Indian Coast Guard Actions and Preparedness Weather and Cyclone Advisories given to stakeholders - 6 June onwards Weather warnings Broadcast by ICG ships, aircraft and Radar stations to warn all mariners Ensured return of all fishing boats, which are most vulnerable, in association with Fisheries Dept Special Community Interaction programs conducted to further ensure …

Cyclone Mocha to move towards Bangladesh-Myanmar coast
1 year, 8 months ago

Cyclone Mocha to move towards Bangladesh-Myanmar coast

Live Mint  

The India Meteorological Department said that Cyclone Mocha was gaining strength and set to intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm by Friday morning, packing winds of up to 135 kmph, and likely to move towards the Bangladesh-Myanmar coast, according to the news agency PTI. At 5:30 pm on Thursday, the cyclonic storm lay over the south-east Bay of Bengal, …

IMD says Cyclone Asani unlikely to make landfall; Bengal, Odisha fishermen warned not to venture into sea
2 years, 8 months ago

IMD says Cyclone Asani unlikely to make landfall; Bengal, Odisha fishermen warned not to venture into sea

India Today  

The deep depression over southwest Bay of Bengal and the adjoining Andaman Sea is likely to intensify into cyclonic storm Asani on Sunday morning, the Indian Meteorological Department said. DD over Southwest BOB near lat 10.8°N and long 90.1°E, about 300 km WSW of Port Blair.To move northwestwards and intensify into a Cyclonic Storm over SE Bay of Bengal in …

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 'Gulab' to cross Andhra Pradesh's Kalingapatnam coast tonight
3 years, 3 months ago

Cyclone 'Gulab' to cross Andhra Pradesh's Kalingapatnam coast tonight

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: The IMD has sounded a 'red alert' along the coasts of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, alerting the officials concerned to start the preparatory activity of cyclone 'Gulab', which is going to cross the coast of Kalingapatnam in Srikakulam district, close to Visakhapatnam, tonight. As many as 42 teams of the Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force and 24 squads of …

Cyclone Yaas: Indian Navy relief teams scale up efforts in affected areas of Odisha's Balasore
3 years, 7 months ago

Cyclone Yaas: Indian Navy relief teams scale up efforts in affected areas of Odisha's Balasore

India TV News  

The Indian Navy relief teams deployed at Odisha's Balasore scaled up their efforts on Friday in coordination with the state authorities to provide assistance and render help to the affected population in the interior and adjacent fishing villages of the district. The community kitchen provided over 1,500 cooked meals in fishing villages of Gokulur, Taliboral, Sirsapoda, Haripur, Bathrismania, Bodhigadiya, Nadchowk, …

Cyclone Yaas: Indian Navy ramps up preparations, deploys rescue, relief teams
3 years, 7 months ago

Cyclone Yaas: Indian Navy ramps up preparations, deploys rescue, relief teams

Hindustan Times  

With Cyclone Yaas predicted to make landfall on the eastern coast on May 26 and likely to hit parts of Odisha and West Bengal, the Indian Navy on Tuesday said it has ramped up rescue and relief operations to minimise damages. One diving and two flood relief teams each, have been positioned at Digha and Frazerganj, both in West Bengal …

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: Rain lashes Odisha's coastal districts as storm inches close, authorities take stock
3 years, 7 months ago

Cyclone Yaas: Rain lashes Odisha's coastal districts as storm inches close, authorities take stock

India Today  

As Cyclone Yaas approaches Odisha, the state’s coastal districts Kendrapada, Jagatsinghpur, Balasore, Paradip and Bhadrak started receiving rainfall Monday afternoon. Meanwhile, the state set a target of ‘zero casualty’ as it gears up for the probable landfall of Cyclone Yaas, categorised as a very severe cyclonic storm with a wind speed of 120-165 kmph gusting up to 185 kmph, informed …

PM Modi to review preparations as Cyclone Yaas approaches; alert in Bengal, Odisha
3 years, 7 months ago

PM Modi to review preparations as Cyclone Yaas approaches; alert in Bengal, Odisha

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Sunday hold a meeting at 11 am with representatives from the National Disaster Management Authority, secretaries from telecom, power, civil aviation, earth sciences ministries to review preparations against the approaching Cyclone Yaas. The meteorological department has said a low-pressure area formed over the east-central Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into another powerful …

After Cyclone Tauktae, armed forces gear up to brace Cyclone Yaas impact
3 years, 7 months ago

After Cyclone Tauktae, armed forces gear up to brace Cyclone Yaas impact

India Today  

The armed forces are gearing up for Cyclone Yaas, which is expected to hit the Odisha-West Bengal coast on May 26. The Indian Air Force has airlifted 950 National Disaster Response Force personnel and 70 tonnes of load from Jamnagar, Varanasi, Patna and Arakonnam to Kolkata, Bhubaneswar and Port Blair in 15 transport aircraft, as of May 23. The Indian …

Centre Reviews Preparedness for Cyclone Yaas, Special Focus on Securing Covid Health Facilities
3 years, 7 months ago

Centre Reviews Preparedness for Cyclone Yaas, Special Focus on Securing Covid Health Facilities

News 18  

As Odisha and West Bengal brace for cyclonic storm Yaas that is brewing in the Bay of Bengal and is likely to hit the coasts on May 26, Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba chaired a meeting of the National Crisis Management Committee on Saturday to review the preparedness of Central and state/UT governments and agencies for the cyclone. Four naval ships …

Cyclone Yaas: NDRF begins dispatching teams to Bengal, Odisha
3 years, 7 months ago

Cyclone Yaas: NDRF begins dispatching teams to Bengal, Odisha

India TV News  

After 'Cyclone Tauktae' ravaged the west coast of the country earlier this week, the east coast is now facing the threat of 'Cyclone Yaas'. The National Disaster Response Force has begun positioning its teams in West Bengal and Odisha following the weather department's alert that the cyclone may hit these states on the eastern coast of the country around May …

Cyclone Tauktae: Rajnath Singh Asks Three Services to Provide All Assistance to Civil Administrations
3 years, 7 months ago

Cyclone Tauktae: Rajnath Singh Asks Three Services to Provide All Assistance to Civil Administrations

News 18  

New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday directed the three services to provide all possible assistance to the civil administrations in the coastal states of Maharashtra and Gujarat in tackling the situation arising out of cyclone Tauktae. "The defence minister directed the three services to provide all possible assistance to the civil administration to deal with the emerging situation," …

Cyclone Tauktae to intensify into 'very severe cyclonic storm', rescue teams on standby
3 years, 8 months ago

Cyclone Tauktae to intensify into 'very severe cyclonic storm', rescue teams on standby

India TV News  

Cyclone Tauktae is likely to intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm and will cross the Gujarat coast in the morning of May 18, as per the Indian Meteorological Department on Sunday. It is very likely to intensify into a VSCS, cross Gujarat coast between Porbandar and Mahuva around 18th May early morning." The Indian Air Force has kept 16 …

Cyclone Tauktae: Navy deploys rescue teams in Kerala, IAF puts assets on standby
3 years, 8 months ago

Cyclone Tauktae: Navy deploys rescue teams in Kerala, IAF puts assets on standby

The Hindu  

The Navy on Saturday deployed relief teams from the Southern Naval Command which undertook rescue operations in areas affected by cyclone Tauktae at Chellanam coast in Kerala. “Towards providing assistance to flood hit villages of Malaghapadi, Kampanipadi and Maruvakad in Chellanam, three Naval diving teams and one Quick Reaction Team from Southern Naval Command swung into action,” the Navy said …

Cyclone Tauktae Lays Centred About 190 km Off Goa Coast, Next 12 Hours Crucial
3 years, 8 months ago

Cyclone Tauktae Lays Centred About 190 km Off Goa Coast, Next 12 Hours Crucial

News 18  

The severe cyclonic storm Tauktae moved nearly northwards over the east-central Arabian Sea with a speed of about 13 kmph in six hours and at 10:30 pm lay centred at about 190 km southwest of Panjim-Goa, 550 km south of Mumbai, 780 km south-southeast of Veraval and 910 km south-southeast of Karachi. It is very likely to move north-northwestwards and …

Centre declares cyclone relief for Bengal, Odisha
4 years, 7 months ago

Centre declares cyclone relief for Bengal, Odisha

Live Mint  

The Centre on Friday assured advances of ₹1,000 crore to West Bengal and ₹500 crore to Odisha for relief and rehabilitation measures after the two state were devastated by very severe cyclonic storm Amphan. ₹2 lakh would be given to the next of kin of the persons deceased and ₹50,000 each to the persons who have been seriously injured because …

Cyclone Bulbul to make a landfall in Sunderban delta
5 years, 2 months ago

Cyclone Bulbul to make a landfall in Sunderban delta

The Hindu  

Very severe cyclonic storm Bulbul is likely to make a landfall in the Sunderban delta by today night, officials of the Regional Meteorological Centre in Kolkata said on Saturday. “It is very likely to weaken gradually, move northeastwards and cross West Bengal - Bangladesh coasts between Sagar Islands and Khepupara, across Sunderban delta by late evening/ night of 9 th …

Cyclone Bulbul: 34 NDRF teams in West Bengal, Odisha
5 years, 2 months ago

Cyclone Bulbul: 34 NDRF teams in West Bengal, Odisha

India TV News  

The NDRF has stationed a total of 34 teams in West Bengal and Odisha in view of the approaching severe cyclone Bulbul, a senior official said Friday. Seventeen teams each have been stationed in the two states and the National Disaster Response Force is prepared to tackle any eventuality, NDRF Director General S N Pradhan said here. "All preparations have …

Cyclone ‘Bulbul’ to make landfall between West Bengal and Bangladesh coasts
5 years, 2 months ago

Cyclone ‘Bulbul’ to make landfall between West Bengal and Bangladesh coasts

The Hindu  

Cyclone ‘Bulbul’, which has intensified into a very severe cyclonic storm, is likely to make landfall between West Bengal and Bangladesh in the early hours of Sunday, bringing in its wake heavy rain and gusts of up to 135 kmph in the coastal areas, the Met department said. “Thereafter, it is very likely to re-curve northeastwards and make landfall between …

Cyclone Vayu: Odisha offers help to Gujarat, draws on success of Fani and Titli evacuation efforts
5 years, 7 months ago

Cyclone Vayu: Odisha offers help to Gujarat, draws on success of Fani and Titli evacuation efforts

Firstpost  

As cyclone ‘Vayu’ advances towards the Gujarat coast, Odisha government Wednesday offered all help to the western state, which has launched a massive evacuation exercise to shift people from low-lying areas of Saurashtra and Kutch regions. Bhubaneswar: As cyclone Vayu advances towards the Gujarat coast, Odisha government on Wednesday offered all help to the western state, which has launched a …

Cyclone Fani: Indian Navy launches rescue and rehabilitation effort in Odisha
5 years, 8 months ago

Cyclone Fani: Indian Navy launches rescue and rehabilitation effort in Odisha

Live Mint  

New Delhi: In the aftermath of the devastation caused by severe cyclone 'Fani', the Eastern Naval Command of the Indian Navy has launched a massive rescue and rehabilitation effort in Odisha. The Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Naval Command personally undertook aerial survey of the cyclone affected area Saturday morning and visited INS Chilka to review the relief efforts, …

Not much damage by cyclone Fani in West Bengal: Mamata Banerjee
5 years, 8 months ago

Not much damage by cyclone Fani in West Bengal: Mamata Banerjee

India TV News  

Except for damaging a few huts, Cyclone Fani did not cause much havoc in West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said as the severe cyclonic storm weakened Saturday morning and headed towards neighbouring Bangladesh. The very severe cyclonic storm weakened into a severe cyclonic storm over the Odisha coast, before moving further north-northeastwards and entering West Bengal through Kharagpur in …

Cyclone Fani didn't cause much damage in West Bengal, says Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee
5 years, 8 months ago

Cyclone Fani didn't cause much damage in West Bengal, says Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee

Firstpost  

Kolkata: Except for damaging a few huts, cyclone Fani did not cause much havoc in West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said as the severe cyclonic storm weakened Saturday morning and headed towards neighbouring Bangladesh. The very severe cyclonic storm weakened into a severe cyclonic storm over the Odisha coast, before moving further north-northeastwards and entering West Bengal through Kharagpur …

Disaster relief teams deployed as Cyclone Fani heads to make landfall in Odisha; helpline number operational
5 years, 8 months ago

Disaster relief teams deployed as Cyclone Fani heads to make landfall in Odisha; helpline number operational

India TV News  

The Indian Coast Guard has positioned 34 disaster relief teams at different spots and four ships have been deployed to handle any exigency as cyclone Fani heads towards the eastern coast, where it is expected to make landfall at around 9:30 am today. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Home Affairs' control room helpline number for Cyclone Fani- 1938 has become operational …

Cyclone Fani: Helpline numbers for those affected in Odisha, Andhra Pradesh
5 years, 8 months ago

Cyclone Fani: Helpline numbers for those affected in Odisha, Andhra Pradesh

India Today  

Extremely severe cyclonic storm, Cyclone Fani has made landfall in Puri on Odisha coast. Vast areas of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh have been affected by Cyclone Fani while West Bengal and Assam braces for impact. Follow live updates HERE In case you are affected due to cyclone Fani, here are the helpline numbers you might need: Control room number of …

Cyclone Fani: Almost 1 million being evacuated as storm nears Odisha
5 years, 8 months ago

Cyclone Fani: Almost 1 million being evacuated as storm nears Odisha

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India began evacuating almost 1 million people from the eastern state of Odisha to temporary shelters as the nation braces for its worst cyclonic storm since 2014. Cyclone Fani is set to hit the country’s eastern coast on Friday, with wind speeds likely reaching as high as 200 kilometers per hour. A satellite view of Cyclone Fani Odisha …

Cyclone Fani: 81 teams NDRF comprising over 4,000 personnel deployed
5 years, 8 months ago

Cyclone Fani: 81 teams NDRF comprising over 4,000 personnel deployed

Live Mint  

Over 4,000 specialised personnel as part of 81 NDRF teams have been deployed to deal with the 'extremely severe' cyclone 'Fani' which is likely to affect Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal upon its landfall on Friday. NDRF chief S N Pradhan said that about 50 teams have been pre-positioned in the coastal areas of Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and West …

Cyclone Fani: PM Modi holds meeting to review preparedness
5 years, 8 months ago

Cyclone Fani: PM Modi holds meeting to review preparedness

Live Mint  

With Cyclone Fani set to make landfall, the Union home ministry has kicked into action, deploying its paramilitary forces along the Odisha coast as part of its advanced preparedness strategy. On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting to review preparedness for Cyclone Fani, which is currently located 450 kilometres from the coast of Odisha. While the meeting …

Cyclone Fani | Updates: Coast Guard deploys 4 ships, 34 disaster relief teams
5 years, 8 months ago

Cyclone Fani | Updates: Coast Guard deploys 4 ships, 34 disaster relief teams

The Hindu  

Cyclone Fani, a severe cyclonic storm, is expected to make landfall on Friday, May 3, 2019 on the eastern coast of the country. May 3, 2019|1:00 am Fani to make morning landfall Odisha Chief Secretary A P Padhi said the cyclone is likely to hit the coast very close to the pilgrim town of Puri around 9.30 am on Friday …

Daily Bulletin: Odisha, Andhra, Bengal brace for Cyclone Fani; politics erupts over Masood Azhar's listing as terrorist; day's top stories
5 years, 8 months ago

Daily Bulletin: Odisha, Andhra, Bengal brace for Cyclone Fani; politics erupts over Masood Azhar's listing as terrorist; day's top stories

Firstpost  

Today’s top stories: Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal brace for Cyclone Fani; politics has erupted over the timing of JeM chief Masood Azhar’s designation as a UN terrorist; EC has issued a showcause notice to Rahul Gandhi; and more. Shah said Modi’s diplomatic efforts led to the UN’s decision as he pitched for his “strong and decisive” leadership. The …

Cyclone Fani: EC lifts Model Code of Conduct in 11 Odisha districts for relief, rescue operations
5 years, 8 months ago

Cyclone Fani: EC lifts Model Code of Conduct in 11 Odisha districts for relief, rescue operations

India TV News  

The Election Commission has approved the lifting of model code of conduct in 11 districts in Odisha to facilitate speedy relief and rescue operation in view of cyclonic storm Fani, a poll official said on Wednesday. The move came at the end of the day when Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik had made a request to the Election Commission in …

Odisha braces for Cyclone Fani expected to hit Puri on Friday; MHA releases Rs 1,086-crore aid for states in storm's path
5 years, 8 months ago

Odisha braces for Cyclone Fani expected to hit Puri on Friday; MHA releases Rs 1,086-crore aid for states in storm's path

Firstpost  

Twenty units of state and 12 of Central disaster response forces were alerted as “very severe cyclone storm” Clyclone Fani is expected to reach Odisha on Friday. Bhubaneswar: Twenty units of state and 12 units of Central disaster response forces were alerted as “very severe cyclone storm” ‘Fani’ is expected to reach Odisha coast on Friday, the state government said …

Cyclone Fani: Navy prepares ships, aircraft to deal with emergency
5 years, 8 months ago

Cyclone Fani: Navy prepares ships, aircraft to deal with emergency

India TV News  

As Fani intensifies into a severe cyclonic storm, Eastern Naval CD, on Tuesday, assumed a high degree of readiness to render necessary humanitarian assistance. 1086 crore to Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, to their State Disaster Response Fund to assist them in undertaking preventive and relief measures in response to cyclonic storm Fani. It could take a …

Indian Navy on high alert for cyclone Fani
5 years, 8 months ago

Indian Navy on high alert for cyclone Fani

The Quint  

Visakhapatnam, April 30 As the cyclone storm Fani was intensifying into a 'Severe Cyclonic Storm' over the south-east and adjoining south-west Bay of Bengal, the Eastern Naval Command is on high alert to render necessary humanitarian assistance, a Navy spokesperson said on Tuesday. Indian Naval ships at Visakhapatnam and Chennai are on stand-by to proceed to the most affected areas …

Navy on guard as Fani develops into 'severe cyclone'; likely to become 'extremely severe' before making landfall at Odisha, says IMD
5 years, 8 months ago

Navy on guard as Fani develops into 'severe cyclone'; likely to become 'extremely severe' before making landfall at Odisha, says IMD

Firstpost  

The Indian Navy said early on Tuesday that it is prepared to provide assistance in case of any emergency that might arise out of cyclone Fani, reports said. The Indian Navy said early on Tuesday that it is prepared to provide assistance in case of any emergency that might arise after cyclone Fani makes a landfall. The India Meteorological Department …

How Cyclone Fani got its name and what it means
5 years, 8 months ago

How Cyclone Fani got its name and what it means

India Today  

Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and other states with their coastlines hugging the Bay of Bengal are bracing up for Cyclone Fani to make a landfall. Cyclone Fani is gaining strength over southeast Bay of Bengal and will soon develop into an "extremely severe cyclonic" storm. For tropical cyclones developing in the North Indian Ocean, countries like India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, …

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