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

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

News 18  

Odisha Chief Secretary Sri Suresh Chandra Mahapatra, Development Commissioner and Special Relief Commission Sri Pardeep Kumar Jena along with senior officers of the State interacted with the central inter-ministerial team today evening after the team’s two days field visit to different areas of the State for assessment of the losses caused by the cyclone Jawad which crossed close to Odisha coast. The six-member team led by Saurav Ray, Joint Secretary Ministry of Home Affairs, was divided into three sub-teams after reaching Odisha and having a preliminary discussion with Special Relief Commission Sri Jena. Secretary Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment Suresh Kumar Bashistha appraised that apart from paddy and other major Kharif crops, the heavy rain also caused severe damage to brinjals, cauliflowers, potatoes, groundnuts, and other major vegetables. The inter-ministerial team leader Ray mentioned that they saw the heavy loss to farmers at the ground level caused by the cyclonic rain.

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

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

New Indian Express  

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

Odisha CM Warns of Severe Flood-Like Conditions Following Cyclone Dana Impact
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Odisha CM Warns of Severe Flood-Like Conditions Following Cyclone Dana Impact

Deccan Chronicle  

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has conducted an aerial survey to assess the damage caused by Cyclone Dana in the state. The CM expressed concern about the flood-like conditions in several regions caused by intense rains during the cyclone. He also highlighted the successful evacuation of 810,896 people to safe locations prior to the cyclone's impact.

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

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

News 18  

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

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

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

India TV News  

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

Cyclone Jawad: Farmers Worry as Heavy Rains Cause Waterlogging in Fields Ahead of Harvesting
3 years, 1 month ago

Cyclone Jawad: Farmers Worry as Heavy Rains Cause Waterlogging in Fields Ahead of Harvesting

News 18  

As heavy rains lashed Odisha due to cyclone Jawad, lower lying areas and crop fields have been inundated with water. Coastal districts like Ganjam, Puri, Khorda, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapada, Bhadrak, Baleswar were adversely affected due to rain. In Kendrapda, Bhadrak, Baleswar, Khorda, Nayagada & Ganjam districts crop will be affected in thousanda hectors of farming land due to rain & water …

Cyclone Jawad: Heavy rains lash Odisha near coast
3 years, 1 month ago

Cyclone Jawad: Heavy rains lash Odisha near coast

India TV News  

Heavy rains lashed parts of Odisha on Sunday as remnants of cyclone Jawad, which has weakened into a deep depression, neared the coast, officials said. It is likely to move north-northeast wards, weaken further into depression and reach Odisha coast near Puri around afternoon, it said. It is likely to continue to move north-northeastwards along Odisha coast towards West Bengal …

Cyclone Jawad fizzles out, North Andhra heaves sigh of relief
3 years, 1 month ago

Cyclone Jawad fizzles out, North Andhra heaves sigh of relief

Deccan Chronicle  

Vishakhapatanam: North coastal Andhra districts – Srikakulam, Vizianagaram and Visakhaptanam - heaved a sigh of relief from Cyclone Jawad as the storm weakened before re-curving towards Odisha on Saturday. An intermediate student Gorakala Indu died after a coconut tree fell on him at Gopinadhapuram village of Vajrapukotturu mandal in Srikakulam district due to strong squally winds that were blown across …

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

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

News 18  

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

Cyclone Jawad Likely to Bring Heavy Rain to South Bengal
3 years, 1 month ago

Cyclone Jawad Likely to Bring Heavy Rain to South Bengal

News 18  

The southern part of West Bengal is bracing for heavy to very heavy rainfall and gusty wind, as the weatherman forecast that cyclone Jawad is likely to recurve towards the state’s coast after reaching west-central Bay of Bengal off north Andhra Pradesh-Odisha coasts on Saturday morning. Inhabitants of the state’s low lying areas, mainly in South 24 Parganas and Purba …

Cyclone Jawad to Hit North Andhra, Odisha Coast on Dec 4, Kolkata to See Impact on Dec 5
3 years, 1 month ago

Cyclone Jawad to Hit North Andhra, Odisha Coast on Dec 4, Kolkata to See Impact on Dec 5

News 18  

The Cyclone Jawad is expected to hit North Andhra Pradesh and the Odisha coast on the morning of December 4 that is Saturday. The cyclone may cause heavy or very heavy rainfall in Odisha, parts of Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal. The cyclone will move towards Odisha and all coastal regions will observe heavy rainfall, according to reports. It is …

Cyclone Jawad May Make Landfall Near Puri Between Dec 4-5; Odisha Govt Cancels Sunday Leave of Employees
3 years, 1 month ago

Cyclone Jawad May Make Landfall Near Puri Between Dec 4-5; Odisha Govt Cancels Sunday Leave of Employees

News 18  

Cyclonic Storm Jawad is likely to make landfall near the coastal areas of Puri district, informed Special Relief Commissioner Pradeep Kumar Jena on Friday. The landfall may occur between the evening of December 4 and the morning of December 5, and the wind speed is likely to be around 90-100 kmph gusting to 110 kmph. Thereafter, it is likely to …

Cyclone Jawad forms over Bay of Bengal, close to the Vizag coast
3 years, 1 month ago

Cyclone Jawad forms over Bay of Bengal, close to the Vizag coast

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: Cyclone Jawad is likely to reach north coastal Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha coast by the morning of December 4, informed the Meteorological Department, Amaravati Director Stella Samuel on Friday. India Meteorological Department has warned the people and public administrations in North Coastal Andhra Pradesh and South Coastal Odisha to start pre-cyclone preparedness activities in the regions at the …

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

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

Firstpost  

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

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

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

India Today  

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

Not expecting massive devastation from Cyclone Jawad, says Odisha Special Relief Commissioner
3 years, 1 month ago

Not expecting massive devastation from Cyclone Jawad, says Odisha Special Relief Commissioner

India Today  

Cyclone Jawad is likely to make landfall on the Odisha coast near Puri between the evening of December 4 and morning of December, said Odisha special relief commissioner Pradeep Kumar Jena during a press conference on Friday. “During landfall, the wind speed along Odisha coast will be around 90 kmph, gusting to 100 kmph,” said Pradeep Kumar Jena. As per …

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

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

India TV News  

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

Cyclone Jawad: East Coast Railway Cancels 95 Trains Between Odisha, Andhra Pradesh. Check Full List
3 years, 1 month ago

Cyclone Jawad: East Coast Railway Cancels 95 Trains Between Odisha, Andhra Pradesh. Check Full List

News 18  

With Cyclone Jawad approaching Odisha and North Andhra Pradesh coast, the East Coast Railway has cancelled 95 trains on December 3 and 4 for the safety of passengers. As per the forecast by IMD, Cyclone Jawad is likely to affect coastal Odisha as an Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm with wind speed of over 160 kmph. As per the prediction, the …

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

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

India Today  

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

Cyclone Jawad: East Coast Railway cancels 95 trains
3 years, 1 month ago

Cyclone Jawad: East Coast Railway cancels 95 trains

India Today  

With Cyclone Jawad approaching the Odisha and north Andhra Pradesh coast, East Coast Railway cancelled 95 trains scheduled for December 3 and 4 for the safety of passengers. East Coast Railway Chief PRO Biswajit Sahu told India Today: “In view of the cyclone, we have cancelled 95 trains.” "If the impact of Cyclone Jawad is less, we may reinstate these …

Cyclone Jawad likely to reach Odisha coast on December 4, evacuation efforts underway
3 years, 1 month ago

Cyclone Jawad likely to reach Odisha coast on December 4, evacuation efforts underway

India TV News  

Highlights IMD has predicted that low-pressure area in Andaman will intensify move towards the Odisha coast. The Odisha government on Wednesday asked collecters of 13 districts to prepare for the evacuation of the people, cyclonic storm Jawad is likely to reach the Odisha coast on December 4. The Indian Meteorological Department on Wednesday predicted that the low-pressure area in the …

Cyclone Jawad may play spoilsport this Dasara
3 years, 3 months ago

Cyclone Jawad may play spoilsport this Dasara

Deccan Chronicle  

VISAKHAPATNAM: A weather system that may develop into a cyclone may play spoilsport this Dasara, one of the biggest festivals of Telugu people. According to India Meteorological Department, the process of a storm developing over the Bay of Bengal began on Saturday with the formation of an upper cyclonic circulation over the north Andaman Sea and neighbourhood. "Whatever developed over …

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

Odisha gears up for cyclone amid COVID-19 curbs

The Hindu  

The Odisha government on Saturday said it would not to be complacent in its preparation even if initial analysis of the impending cyclone’s track suggests that the system might spare the State. As per the information made available to us, the cyclone could move towards West Bengal coast,” said State Special Relief Commissioner Pradeep Jena. Mr. Jena said the landfall …

Cyclone Bulbul: Two dead, NDRF official injured in Odisha; heavy downpour, gale winds damage crops, houses
5 years, 2 months ago

Cyclone Bulbul: Two dead, NDRF official injured in Odisha; heavy downpour, gale winds damage crops, houses

Firstpost  

Though Cyclone Bulbul skipped Odisha and made landfall between West Bengal and Bangladesh coasts on Saturday, heavy downpour and gale-force winds left a trail of destruction, damaging hundreds of houses, uprooting trees, electric poles and affecting telecom towers in the state, officials said Bhubaneswar: Heavy rain and high-velocity winds triggered by cyclone ‘Bulbul’ claimed at least two lives and wreaked …

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 …

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