Cyclone Fani: Adequate steps taken to avoid outbreak of any epidemic in state, assures Odisha government
5 years, 7 months ago

Cyclone Fani: Adequate steps taken to avoid outbreak of any epidemic in state, assures Odisha government

India TV News  

Adequate steps have been taken to avoid the outbreak of any epidemic in the aftermath of cyclone 'Fani', the Odisha government claimed on Friday. Meanwhile, Health and Family Welfare Secretary PK Meherda has visited the cyclone-affected areas and ensured sufficient stock of essential medicines made available at all health care centres, another official said. Intense heat wave continues in Odisha The state continues to reel under intense heat wave with 10 places recording over 40 degree Celsius on Friday. The Western Odisha town Titlagarh recorded maximum temperature of 45.5 degree Celsius while Bolangir boiled at 44.6 degree Celsius followed by Sonepur, Sambalpur and Jharsuguda.

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Daytime temperature plunges as rain adds to winter chill in Bhubaneswar
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Daytime temperature plunges as rain adds to winter chill in Bhubaneswar

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: Day temperature plunged across the state after a well-marked low-pressure area over Bay of Bengal triggered rains, intensifying the winter chill in Odisha which has been experiencing cold weather conditions for the last few days. While the maximum day temperature in Angul was 21.7 degrees Celsius, Cuttack recorded 22 degree C, Bhubaneswar 22.7 degrees C, Gopalpur 22.3 degrees C …

Odisha confirms nine sunstroke deaths amidst prevailing heatwave crisis
7 months, 1 week ago

Odisha confirms nine sunstroke deaths amidst prevailing heatwave crisis

India TV News  

The Odisha government on Saturday confirmed nine deaths due to sunstroke so far this summer, with investigations underway into an additional 81 suspected heat-related fatalities. According to a report from the Office of the Special Relief Commissioner, the government confirmed nine sunstroke deaths of the total 96 suspected sunstroke deaths reported this season. Review meeting held Meanwhile, amid the prevailing …

Intense heatwave sweeps across Odisha, 26 deaths reported in past 24 hours
7 months, 1 week ago

Intense heatwave sweeps across Odisha, 26 deaths reported in past 24 hours

The Hindu  

An intense heatwave swept across Odisha causing 26 deaths in past 24 hours. Sundargarh reported alleged 12 sunstroke deaths and post-mortem is being conducted to ascertain the cause of death,” said Satyabrata Sahu, Special Relief Commissioner. “People should avoid prolonged heat exposure, wear lightweight, light-coloured, loose, cotton clothes, cover your head and use a wet cloth, hat or umbrella while …

At least 18 dead as scorching 50C heatwave batters India
7 months, 1 week ago

At least 18 dead as scorching 50C heatwave batters India

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least 18 people have died from heatstroke as India continues to reel from the …

Suspected heatstroke claims 41 lives in western Odisha in a single day
7 months, 1 week ago

Suspected heatstroke claims 41 lives in western Odisha in a single day

Hindustan Times  

As many as 41 people, including 12 in the steel city of Rourkela, died of suspected heatstroke in Odisha in the last 24 hours as an unprecedented heatwave swept the state on Thursday. Similarly, in Sundergarh district hospital, four people died due to suspected heat stress. Similarly, 8 people in Sambalpur, 6 in Bolangir, 7 in Jharsuguda and three in …

Odisha sizzles, heat torment for 2 more days
7 months, 1 week ago

Odisha sizzles, heat torment for 2 more days

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: Cyclone Remal spared Odisha but left the state on a burning deck as both mercury and humidity soared on Wednesday and the torture is expected to continue for two more days. The maximum day temperature is likely to be above normal by 3 degree Celsius to 5 degree Celsius at many places in interior districts during next two to …

Odisha: Govt confirms four sunstroke deaths; dists on heatwave alert
7 months, 1 week ago

Odisha: Govt confirms four sunstroke deaths; dists on heatwave alert

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: The state government on Tuesday confirmed four sunstroke deaths in Odisha this season so far, even as IMD issued heatwave warning for two more days till May 30 prompting the special relief commissioner ’s office to issue advisory to district collectors to ensure precautionary measures for any exigency. Meanwhile, hot and humid weather prevailed across the state where 17 …

Heatwave grips Rajasthan, temperature soars up to 48.8 degrees celsius in Barmer
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Heatwave grips Rajasthan, temperature soars up to 48.8 degrees celsius in Barmer

India TV News  

Amid the prevailing heatwave conditions across the country, Rajasthan's Barmer reported 48.8 degrees Celsius —the highest in the country so far this year. According to official data, at least 16 locations across Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh reported maximum temperatures of 45 degrees Celsius or above on Thursday. In Rajasthan, several cities reported extreme temperatures: Churu …

Heatwave in Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and UP, mercury to touch 45 degrees
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Heatwave in Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and UP, mercury to touch 45 degrees

India Today  

The India Meteorological Department said heatwave conditions will prevail in Delhi and parts of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, West Bengal and Madhya Pradesh for the next three days. In its latest weather bulletin, the Met Department said that heatwave conditions will prevail in parts of Punjab, Haryana, West Rajasthan, Gujarat and Goa on Thursday. On Friday, West Rajasthan …

Severe heatwave may spare first phase voting in Odisha, says IMD
8 months ago

Severe heatwave may spare first phase voting in Odisha, says IMD

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: Voters in the state may be spared the heat torture as the blistering conditions are expected to abate during the next couple of weeks. The India Meteorological Department which issued the extended range outlook for two weeks - May 3-9 and May 10-16 said isolated thunderstorm activity is expected in the state between May 10 and 16. “Odisha is …

Amid scorching heatwave, a look at top warmest cities in India
8 months, 1 week ago

Amid scorching heatwave, a look at top warmest cities in India

Hindustan Times  

A scorching heatwave has gripped several parts of India for the last two weeks. The India Meteorological Department has issued a ‘red’ alert for the heatwave in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Gangetic West Bengal, and an ‘orange’ alert in Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Telangana. Let's take a look at some of the warmest cities in India right now: Nandyal, Andhra …

3 Odisha cities among top 10 hottest cities of world as heatwave sweeps state
8 months, 1 week ago

3 Odisha cities among top 10 hottest cities of world as heatwave sweeps state

Hindustan Times  

Three Odisha cities, including state capital Bhubaneswar, were among the top 10 hottest cities of the world on Tuesday as an intense heatwave swept the state bringing life to a halt in more than 30 cities. Besides Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, the India Meteorological Department has issued red warning of heatwave to severe heatwave for Angul, Dhenkanal, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Balasore, Bhadrak, …

Heatwave updates: ‘Orange alert’ in Kerala; maximum temp crosses 47°C in West Bengal's Kalaikunda
8 months, 1 week ago

Heatwave updates: ‘Orange alert’ in Kerala; maximum temp crosses 47°C in West Bengal's Kalaikunda

Hindustan Times  

The India Meteorological Department issued an “orange alert” for Palakkad district in Kerala for the second consecutive day, warning of potential heatwaves until May 2. The maximum temperature in West Bengal crossed 47 degrees Celsius, with Kalaikunda in the state's Paschim Medinipur district recording 47.2 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, according to the IMD. Heatwave predictions for the next five days …

Odisha reels under severe heatwave, mercury to further rise
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Odisha reels under severe heatwave, mercury to further rise

The Hindu  

Odisha reeled under severe heatwave conditions on Thursday with Jharsuguda recording the maximum temperature of 43.8° Celsius, officials said. "Heatwave would continue across the state from April 26 to 29," said Meteorological Centre's Director Manorama Mohanty. The Met Centre advised people to take precautionary measures while going out between 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Heatwave alert for parts of Jharkhand …

Weather Update: Heatwave conditions to prevail till April 26 in several regions, predicts IMD
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Weather Update: Heatwave conditions to prevail till April 26 in several regions, predicts IMD

India TV News  

The India Meteorological Department issued a heat wave alert till April 26 in several regions of the country. Temperature rises to 40°C As per the Met Department, states like Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal among others are currently witnessing extremely high temperatures i.e. Heatwave conditions are applied when the maximum temperature is near or above 40 degrees …

Odisha records max temperature of 44.6-degree Celsius; summer vacation announced for schools
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Odisha records max temperature of 44.6-degree Celsius; summer vacation announced for schools

The Hindu  

Odisha continued to reel under intense heat wave conditions with the maximum temperature of 44.6 degrees Celsius recorded at Baripada town in Mayurbhanj on Sunday. According to a bulletin of IMD’s Bhubaneswar centre, nine places in the state recorded a maximum temperature of 43 deg Celsius or above during the day. The IMD centre has issued heatwave Orange Warning for …

Temperatures soar as intense heatwave grips parts of India
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Temperatures soar as intense heatwave grips parts of India

The Hindu  

A searing heatwave gripped parts of India on April 21, with maximum temperatures ranging from 40 degrees Celsius to 46 degrees Celsius in many regions. Baripada and Boudh in Odisha recorded a maximum temperature of 45.2 degrees Celsius, Midnapore and Bankura in West Bengal recorded 44.5 degrees Celsius and 44.6 degrees Celsius, respectively. The threshold for a heatwave is met …

Odisha heatwave: Government declares summer vacations in all schools from April 25
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Odisha heatwave: Government declares summer vacations in all schools from April 25

India TV News  

Odisha heatwave: Odisha government has declared summer vacations in all schools in the state from April 25, in view of prevailing heatwave conditions in the state. Till 2.30 pm on Sunday, the highest temperature recorded in the state's Jharsuguda and Keonjhar towns was 43.6 deg C. Six other places have recorded a maximum temperature above 40 deg C. They were …

Odisha’s Talcher Boils Under 43 Degree Celsius, Govt Declares Closure of Schools for 3 Days
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Odisha’s Talcher Boils Under 43 Degree Celsius, Govt Declares Closure of Schools for 3 Days

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: As Odisha continues to boil under a singing heatwave for a week now, the Odisha government on Wednesday announced closures of school for the three days, beginning from Thursday. "Though morning classes are being conducted till 10:30 am, it is hard to return home as already the state is experiencing intense heatwave conditions since morning hours," said a guardian. …

Odisha faces scorching heatwave with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Odisha faces scorching heatwave with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius

The Hindu  

Odisha experienced scorching temperatures on Monday with Baripada town in Mayurbhanj district recording 41.4 degrees Celsius. According to IMD's Bhubaneswar centre, 18 places in the State reported temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius. Explained | More heat-wave days than usual for most of India this summer, IMD says While Baripada was the hottest, Bhubaneswar, Chandbali, and Nuapada also faced sweltering heat, …

Heatwave Precaution: Odisha Govt Restricts Outdoor Sports Activities
9 months ago

Heatwave Precaution: Odisha Govt Restricts Outdoor Sports Activities

Deccan Chronicle  

The Odisha government on Saturday asked the director of sports and youth services to restrict outdoor sports activities in view of the heatwave conditions in the state. In a letter, the office of Additional Special Relief Commissioner wrote that it has come to notice of the Odisha government that outdoor game activities like cricket, football and hockey are going on …

Bhubaneswar records 43.5°C day temperature, becomes second hottest city
9 months ago

Bhubaneswar records 43.5°C day temperature, becomes second hottest city

Hindustan Times  

Odisha’s capital Bhubaneswar recorded a maximum day temperature of 43.5 degrees Celsius on Friday, making it the second hottest city in the country after Nandyal of Andhra Pradesh. The Odisha state government has already rescheduled classes for Class 1-10 to morning hours from April 2 due to the rising temperature. “Due to prevailing Northwesterly/Westerly dry air and high solar insolation, …

Chill to subside in Odisha from today
11 months, 1 week ago

Chill to subside in Odisha from today

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: The prevailing chilly weather condition in Odisha is expected to abate Monday onwards as night temperature is set to gradually rise under the influence of an approaching western disturbance. Night temperature will gradually rise by 2 degree to 3 degree Celsius at many places in Odisha, said the India Meteorological Department on Sunday. Angul experienced cold wave condition on …

Heatwave: Mansukh Mandaviya chairs high-level meet to review preparedness
1 year, 6 months ago

Heatwave: Mansukh Mandaviya chairs high-level meet to review preparedness

India TV News  

Mandaviya chairs meet: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting to review public health preparedness amid the prevailing heatwave conditions across the country. "​Dr V K Paul, Member, Dr Rajiv Bahl, NITI Aayog, Director General, Indian Council of Medical Research, along with India Meteorological Department experts attended the meeting," sources said. Odisha's Sonepur records highest day …

Summer Holidays In Odisha Schools Extended By 2 Days Due To Heatwave
1 year, 6 months ago

Summer Holidays In Odisha Schools Extended By 2 Days Due To Heatwave

ABP News  

In response to the prevailing hot and humid weather conditions, the Odisha government has decided to extend the summer vacation for schools in the state. The entire state of Odisha is currently experiencing an intense heatwave, with temperatures reaching 40 degrees Celsius or higher in 31 locations on Friday. Sonepur recorded the highest temperature at 45.6 degrees Celsius, followed by …

As Biparjoy hits Gujarat coast, a look at India's deadliest cyclones
1 year, 6 months ago

As Biparjoy hits Gujarat coast, a look at India's deadliest cyclones

Hindustan Times  

A severe cyclonic storm named Biparjoy is likely to hit India's western state of Gujarat and southern parts of Pakistan this week, India's weather department has said. MAY 2019, ODISHA Almost 100 people were killed when the strongest cyclone to hit India in five years, named Fani, made landfall in the eastern state of Odisha. OCTOBER 1999, ODISHA A 'super …

Heatwave conditions prevail in Maharashtra, other states. Details here
1 year, 8 months ago

Heatwave conditions prevail in Maharashtra, other states. Details here

Hindustan Times  

Heatwave conditions prevailed in several states - including Maharashtra, Bihar, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Delhi-NCR - and are likely to continue for the next few days, the India Meteorological Department said. “Heat wave conditions are very likely in isolated/some pockets over Gangetic West Bengal during the next 5 days and over Sub-Himalayan West Bengal during the next 3 days,” the IMD …

Temperatures soar in Odisha; Baripada records 44 degrees C
1 year, 8 months ago

Temperatures soar in Odisha; Baripada records 44 degrees C

The Hindu  

For the fifth consecutive day on Friday, Odisha reeled under intense heat with temperatures soaring past 40 degrees Celsius in at least 25 places, a meteorological department official said. Baripada in the northern part of the state became the hottest place by recording 44 degrees Celsius, the official said. While nine places recorded temperatures of 42 degrees Celsius or more, …

Heatwave alert: IMD forecasts rise in temperature in ’these’ states
1 year, 8 months ago

Heatwave alert: IMD forecasts rise in temperature in ’these’ states

Live Mint  

India Meteorological Department on Wednesday predicted heat wave conditions in several states and said that the temperatures are expected to rise by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius during the next five days. At present, certain regions of Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, interior Maharashtra, Odisha, and Telangana are experiencing maximum temperatures between 40-42 degree Celsius, while the other parts of the country …

Odisha orders closure of all schools for next 5 days due to intense heatwave
1 year, 8 months ago

Odisha orders closure of all schools for next 5 days due to intense heatwave

Hindustan Times  

The Odisha government on Tuesday announced the closure of all schools and anganwadis for five days starting today as heatwave conditions prevailed across the state. On Tuesday, at least four places in the state including Bhubaneswar recorded temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius. With the mercury soaring across Odisha in the last two days, the India Meteorological Department warned of heatwave …

Heatwave alert issued for Odisha; Bhubaneswar likely to record 45 degrees Celsius on March 26
2 years, 9 months ago

Heatwave alert issued for Odisha; Bhubaneswar likely to record 45 degrees Celsius on March 26

India Today  

As summer conditions are intensifying across the country, Odisha’s capital city Bhubaneswar is expected to record 45 degrees Celsius on March 26, according to the National Centers for Environmental Prediction. As per the prediction by the department, the daytime temperature in the city is expected to hover around 42-45 degrees Celsius on March 26. According to the senior scientist at …

Heatwave In Odisha; Titlagarh Sizzles At 42.2 Degree Celsius
3 years, 9 months ago

Heatwave In Odisha; Titlagarh Sizzles At 42.2 Degree Celsius

News 18  

Odisha is experiencing a heatwave as at least 13 places across the state recorded temperature at 40 degree Celsius or above on Monday while the India Meteorological Department forecast a likely rise in temperature by two to three degree during next two days. The Maximum temperature is very likely to rise by 2-3 degrees Celsius over the districts of Odisha …

Cold wave condition likely to return in 6 Odisha districts: IMD
3 years, 11 months ago

Cold wave condition likely to return in 6 Odisha districts: IMD

India TV News  

After a slight rise in minimum temperature in many parts of Odisha on Sunday, the cold wave condition is likely to return in at least six districts in the next 24 hours, the India Meteorological Department said. The twin cities of Cuttack and Bhubaneswar recorded minimum temperature of 14.8 and 17.4 degrees Celsius respectively, it said. While the highest maximum …

Cyclone Fani Caused Loss of Rs 24,000 Crore to Odisha, Says Report
5 years, 5 months ago

Cyclone Fani Caused Loss of Rs 24,000 Crore to Odisha, Says Report

News 18  

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government in collaboration with a number of international agencies has estimated that the state suffered a total loss of Rs over 24,000 crore due to Cyclone 'Fani' that had ravaged its coastal districts and killed 64 people in May. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday released a report that pegged the total loss at Rs 24,176 crore …

Cyclone Vayu: Odisha offers help to Gujarat, draws on success of Fani and Titli evacuation efforts
5 years, 6 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 …

Monsoon may take longer to reach Odisha, no relief from heat till next four-days
5 years, 7 months ago

Monsoon may take longer to reach Odisha, no relief from heat till next four-days

India TV News  

Southwest monsoon, that hit Kerala after a week-long delay on Saturday, is likely to make a late arrival in Odisha, the IMD's regional centre said. The monsoon is unlikely to hit Odisha in the next four-five days and no specific date has been announced about its arrival, H R Biswas, Director of the Meteorological Centre said. "At present, there is …

Intense heatwave sweeps India: Check IMD warnings for your state
5 years, 7 months ago

Intense heatwave sweeps India: Check IMD warnings for your state

India TV News  

You may have to sweat a little more, or a lot more. CHECK IMD WARNINGS FOR YOUR STATE: Thunderstorm accompanied with squall & lightning at isolated places very likely over Jharkhand and Gangetic West Bengal; with gusty winds at isolated places very likely over Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and South Interior Karnataka; with gusty winds at isolated places over …

Blistering heat continues, Adilabad in Telangana hottest at 46.3 degree Celsius
5 years, 7 months ago

Blistering heat continues, Adilabad in Telangana hottest at 46.3 degree Celsius

India TV News  

Heat wave conditions continued unabated in many states Tuesday as Adilabad in Telangana recorded the highest temperature of 46.3 degrees Celsius. Blistering heat wave also affected normal life in parts of Rajasthan where Bikaner recorded the highest temperature at 45.6 degrees Celsius. Heat wave swept most parts of Haryana and Punjab, with Narnaul turning out to be the hottest place …

Heat wave conditions prevail in Odisha, Delhi-NCR, Telangana; IMD issues warning as maximum temperatures range from 37° to 45°C
5 years, 7 months ago

Heat wave conditions prevail in Odisha, Delhi-NCR, Telangana; IMD issues warning as maximum temperatures range from 37° to 45°C

Firstpost  

Heat wave warnings have been issued to Telangana, Odisha, and the Delhi-NCR regions as temperatures are expected to rise over the next two or three days. In Telangana, the IMD said that isolated pockets in the state will experience heat wave conditions from Sunday to Tuesday. As many as nine IMD stations recorded maximum temperatures above 44° Celsius in Odisha …

Odisha struggles under intense heat wave; MeT department issues yellow warning
5 years, 7 months ago

Odisha struggles under intense heat wave; MeT department issues yellow warning

India TV News  

Weather continues to be a challenge for the people of Odisha, who faced the deadly aftermath of Cyclone Fani earlier this month. According to the Met office, heat wave condition is very likely to prevail at some places till Monday. Other than Odisha, Telangana too is suffering from intense heat wave condition. In its weather warning for Telangana, the IMD …

138 tribal schools affected by Cyclone Fani: Odisha govt
5 years, 7 months ago

138 tribal schools affected by Cyclone Fani: Odisha govt

India Today  

Around 138 tribal schools of Odisha have been affected due to Cyclone Fani, Sanjay Singh, secretary, Information and PR department said. Read: Cyclone Fani rips off AIIMS Bhubaneswar hostel roof, May 5 AIIMS PG exam cancelled Housing package announced for Cyclone Fani-affected Earlier, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced housing package for people affected due to cyclone 'Fani', stating that …

Cyclone Fani: Many families from Odisha flee to Visakhapatnam to escape havoc
5 years, 8 months ago

Cyclone Fani: Many families from Odisha flee to Visakhapatnam to escape havoc

The Hindu  

It is a virtual repeat of the Hudhud experience for residents of Bhubaneswar, Puri and Cuttack in the aftermath of extremely severe cyclonic storm Fani, which left a trail of destruction in the coastal areas of Odisha. While the wind speed recorded during Hudhud crossed 200 kmph, Fani triggered wind speeds of up to 190 kmph after making landfall near …

Cyclone Fani from Space: Satellite images show fearsome wrath of the severe storm
5 years, 8 months ago

Cyclone Fani from Space: Satellite images show fearsome wrath of the severe storm

Firstpost  

Fani’s fearsome power was caught in action by a network of weather satellites that kept a keen eye on it. Cyclone Fani was the strongest tropical cyclone to have hit Odisha since cyclone Phailin in 2013. Also check out: Anatomy of Cyclone Fani in maps — c__ limatic factors that caused tropical storm Fani to grow quickly in intensity As …

Cyclone Fani: clamour for food grows in Odisha
5 years, 8 months ago

Cyclone Fani: clamour for food grows in Odisha

The Hindu  

Three days after the extremely severe cyclonic storm Fani hit Odisha coast, the State government on Monday reached several villages blocked by uprooted trees and collapsed electrical poles for the first time to find people in dire need of water, food and polythene sheets. When the cyclone warning came in the last week of April, people living in villages and …

From its formation to landfall, how IMD tracked cyclone ’Fani’
5 years, 8 months ago

From its formation to landfall, how IMD tracked cyclone ’Fani’

Live Mint  

Thirteen days before cyclone 'Fani' hit the Odisha coast, the IMD had an indication that the low pressure in the Bay of Bengal and the Equatorial Indian Ocean could balloon into a massive storm and started preparing for the onslaught, the weatherman said. On April 21, based on data from various sources, the India Meteorological Department forecast that conditions were …

Cyclone Fani claims 34 lives as a battered Odisha takes stock of damage
5 years, 8 months ago

Cyclone Fani claims 34 lives as a battered Odisha takes stock of damage

Live Mint  

Two days after Cyclone Fani battered coastal Odisha, authorities on Sunday confirmed 34 deaths and decided to rebuild houses and infrastructure on a priority. The state government late Sunday evening informed that of the 34 deaths 21 are from Puri, the temple district where the “extremely severe cyclone" made the landfall on Friday mowing down infrastructure, fragile residential houses, shops …

Cyclone Fani updates: Storm enters West Bengal; heavy rainfall in Kolkata
5 years, 8 months ago

Cyclone Fani updates: Storm enters West Bengal; heavy rainfall in Kolkata

Live Mint  

Cyclone Fani has entered West Bengal, hours after making landfall in Odisha. According to the Meteorological department, the extremely severe cyclonic storm relatively weakened after entering coastal Odisha and transformed into "very severe" as it approached Bengal. — Jharkhand government issued an advisory on Friday, asking all district deputy commissioners to set up control rooms to meet any exigency in …

After wreaking havoc in Odisha, Cyclone Fani to hit Bengal | Key Points
5 years, 8 months ago

After wreaking havoc in Odisha, Cyclone Fani to hit Bengal | Key Points

India TV News  

The extremely severe cyclonic storm Fani, which is currently situated at about 370 km southwest of Kolkata, is likely to enter West Bengal with a wind speed of 90-100 kmph gusting to 115 kmph by midnight to Saturday early morning, an official said here on Friday. Here are some important points about Cyclone Fani approaching West Bengal: # The storm, …

Strong cyclone lashes India, forces 1.2 million from homes
5 years, 8 months ago

Strong cyclone lashes India, forces 1.2 million from homes

Associated Press  

KOLKATA, India — Cyclone Fani tore through India’s eastern coast on Friday as a grade 5 storm, lashing beaches with rain and winds gusting up to 205 kilometers per hour and affecting weather as far away as Mount Everest as it approached the former imperial capital of Kolkata. The India Meteorological Department said the “extremely severe” cyclone in the Bay …

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