Articles for Cyclone Relief

Farmers collective demands probe into disbursal of cyclone relief in Puducherry
1 day, 19 hours ago

Farmers collective demands probe into disbursal of cyclone relief in Puducherry

The Hindu  

The Bangaaru Vaickal Neeradhara Koottamaippu, a farmers and water rights collective, has urged the Puducherry government to order a thorough probe into the alleged discrepancies in the disbursal of Cyclone relief to beneficiaries in the Union Territory. In a letter addressed to Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan, the collective cited numerous complaints of bias and inaccuracies in the information furnished by …

Farmers Cyclone Relief
Ex-AIADMK leader Sasikala on Cyclone Fengal relief efforts in Tami Nadu: Photo-op
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ex-AIADMK leader Sasikala on Cyclone Fengal relief efforts in Tami Nadu: Photo-op

India Today  

Former AIADMK General Secretary VK Sasikala lashed out at the DMK government during her visit to cyclone-affected areas, accusing the ruling party of prioritising photo opportunities over governance. She criticised the government's alleged failure to properly desilt lakes and canals, which she claimed had worsened the impact of Cyclone Fengal. Cyclone Fengal, which made landfall along the Puducherry-Tamil Nadu coast …

Tamil Nadu Puducherry Dmk Sasikala Cyclone Fengal
Cyclone Fengal: CM Stalin warns; stay indoors
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Cyclone Fengal: CM Stalin warns; stay indoors

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Chief Minister M K Stalin called upon the people to not step out of their homes without any valid reason and refrain from setting out to watch the spectacle of the cyclone crossing the coast at any cost even as he reviewed the precautionary measures taken in the districts of Tiruvallur, Kanchipuram, Chengalpattu and Ranipet by talking to the …

Districts Collectors Stalin Warns
Cyclone Fengal: 134 locations waterlogged in Chennai, 7 subways closed as heavy rains lash city
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Cyclone Fengal: 134 locations waterlogged in Chennai, 7 subways closed as heavy rains lash city

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The city corporation is in the process of clearing water logging from 134 locations in the city after rains brought on by cyclone Fengal. So far, 18500 volunteers have registered with the corporation to coordinate rescue and relief and they are on stand by, the civic body said. In the monsoon season, from October 15 to November 30, the …

Chennai Water
22K corporation staff ready to face cyclone Fengal
3 months, 4 weeks ago

22K corporation staff ready to face cyclone Fengal

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: As the city braces to face Cyclone Fengal, Greater Chennai Corporation Mayor R Priya told reporters on Friday that they are well prepared to tackle rain or strong wind. The corporation has increased its workforce by hiring an additional 10 personnel per ward to facilitate tasks like food distribution and public rescue among others, she said. The Tamil Nadu …

Navy readies disaster response plan as Cyclone Fengal inches towards Tamil Nadu
4 months 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, …

Tamil Nadu Navy Cyclone Fengal
Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages distributes ration kits for Chennai flood relief
1 year, 2 months ago

Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages distributes ration kits for Chennai flood relief

Deccan Chronicle  

CHENNAI: Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Private Limited, one of India’s leading FMCG companies, has distributed 20,000 kg of dry ration kits in Tiruvallur district, as part of its flood relief initiative following Cyclone Michaung. Exeucted with the support of T Prabhushankar, Collector, Tiruvallur district and in the presence of Rupesh Kumar, Assistant Director of Panchayats, Tiruvallur District; Praveen Kumar, Deputy BDO, …

Hccb Tiruvallur District Ration Kits
In Chennai, uncertainty over Cyclone Michaung relief fund still looms
1 year, 3 months ago

In Chennai, uncertainty over Cyclone Michaung relief fund still looms

The Hindu  

Shakeela Dayalan says she was turned away after she had stood for four hours in queue with the token for the Cyclone Michaung relief fund distributed at the Public Distribution System outlet on G.A Road in Old Washermanpet. Meanwhile, R. Muthulakshmi, white-card-holder in West Mambalam alleges she has been waiting since December 20 for the verification process of her application …

Application Pds Chennai Corporation Cyclone Michaung
Sajjala Refutes Naidu's Allegations Over Cyclone Relief
1 year, 3 months ago

Sajjala Refutes Naidu's Allegations Over Cyclone Relief

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Government adviser Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy on Friday refuted charges of TD chief N. Chandrababu Naidu that the state government has failed in providing relief to victims of Cyclone Michaung. Addressing media here on Friday, he underlined that Jagan Mohan Reddy government has swiftly responded by evacuating people and providing relief, rehabilitation and compensation to victims of the cyclone. Ramakrishna …

Cyclone Relief Chandrababu Naidu Ramakrishna Reddy
Cyclone Michaung Leaves Trail of Destruction in Tirupati and Nellore Districts
1 year, 3 months ago

Cyclone Michaung Leaves Trail of Destruction in Tirupati and Nellore Districts

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: Cyclonic storm Michaung, which made landfall near Bapatla on the Andhra coast on Tuesday, has resulted in widespread devastation particularly in Tirupati and Nellore districts. In Tirupati district, there was substantial damage to crops, with approximately 7,126 hectares of paddyfields, 246 hectares of chilli and flower gardens, and aqua farms in Pichatur suffering significant losses. Tirupati collector Venkataramana Reddy …

Cyclone Damage District Tirupati Nellore District
Tickner returns to New Zealand squad after cyclone relief efforts
2 years, 1 month ago

Tickner returns to New Zealand squad after cyclone relief efforts

The Hindu  

New Zealand paceman Blair Tickner said he struggled to reconcile the thrill of his Test debut with the suffering in his home town from a devastating cyclone, but said it made him want to provide some small comfort to those affected, including his father. Cyclone Gabrielle hit New Zealand’s North Island on February 12, four days before the first Test …

England New Zealand Cyclone Relief Zealand His Father Tickner
Yaas fury lashes east coast
3 years, 10 months ago

Yaas fury lashes east coast

Hindustan Times  

Howling winds and waves the height of double-decker buses marooned villages and rendered hundreds of thousands of people homeless in eastern India as Cyclone Yaas swept inland in Odisha on Wednesday, killing four people and triggering torrential rainfall. India Meteorological Department officials said “very severe cyclonic storm” Yaas made landfall near Barajadhauli village in Odisha’s Balasore district at 9am, and …

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Torrential rains batter Kerala as cyclone Tauktae intensify
3 years, 10 months ago

Torrential rains batter Kerala as cyclone Tauktae intensify

India TV News  

Torrential rains accompanied by fierce winds and high tidal waves wreaked havoc and claimed two lives in Kerala, as it lashed the state since last night forcing the government to shift hundreds of families to relief camps, sources said on Saturday. Heavy rains and gusty winds, accompanied by extensive sea incursion, continued to cause widespread destruction in the coastal hamlets …

Kerala Water Cyclone Districts State High Imd
Coronavirus lockdown hobbles Vanuatu cyclone recovery effort
4 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus lockdown hobbles Vanuatu cyclone recovery effort

Al Jazeera  

Thousands of families remain homeless after Cyclone Harold destroyed properties worth as much as $100m. Michel Kerf, who heads the World Bank in the region, said that Cyclone Harold “has been a shocking reminder” of Vanuatu’s position as one of the most disaster-at-risk nations in the world. “So we would have had more than 100 people to assist in the …

Cyclone Craig Help Aid Vanuatu Effort Coronavirus Lockdown
Cyclone Fani: Anger boils over in hungry Puri
5 years, 10 months ago

Cyclone Fani: Anger boils over in hungry Puri

The Hindu  

There was visible anger on the streets of Puri on Tuesday with thousands of cyclone-affected people struggling to get food and water four days after cyclone Fani hit the district. Although the Odisha government had said that cooked food was being provided to those who took shelter in different buildings including multi-purpose cyclone shelters, community kitchens opened at most slum …

Food Resident District Puri Fani Jagannath Basti
Cyclone Fani aftermath: Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel announces financial assistance of Rs 11 cr for Odisha
5 years, 10 months ago

Cyclone Fani aftermath: Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel announces financial assistance of Rs 11 cr for Odisha

Firstpost  

Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel on Sunday announced financial assistance of Rs 11 crore from the Chief Minister Relief Fund for cyclone-hit Odisha. Earlier in the day, Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu chief ministers announced financial assistance of Rs 10 crores each for the state. New Delhi: Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel on Sunday announced financial assistance of Rs 11 …

Odisha Cyclone Financial Assistance Minister Chief Rs 11 Bhupesh Baghel
Cyclone Fani: Indian Navy launches rescue and rehabilitation effort in Odisha
5 years, 10 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, …

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Women pour out woes to M K Stalin at grama sabha
6 years, 2 months ago

Women pour out woes to M K Stalin at grama sabha

Deccan Chronicle  

Thanjavur: Women, who attended the grama sabha meeting organised by the DMK at Mathakottai village near here and presided over by party president M.K. Stalin replied that the DMK had raised the Gaja cyclone relief issue in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly. In his introductory remarks, he said that the grama sabha is conducted by DMK to reach out to …

Women Tamil Nadu Relief Meeting Stalin Dmk Geo
Cyclone Phethai leaves one dead, seven missing in Andhra Pradesh; 'weakened' storm now moving towards Odisha
6 years, 3 months ago

Cyclone Phethai leaves one dead, seven missing in Andhra Pradesh; 'weakened' storm now moving towards Odisha

Firstpost  

Cyclone Phethai barrelled through coastal Andhra Pradesh on Monday, triggering heavy rains, uprooting trees and electric poles, and claiming one life, officials said. Amaravati: Cyclone Phethai barrelled through coastal Andhra Pradesh on Monday, triggering heavy rains, uprooting trees and electric poles, and claiming one life, officials said. A boat carrying seven fishermen went missing in the Bay of Bengal off …

Hyderabad Cyclone Pti Centre District Visakhapatnam Naidu
Cyclone Titli: Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik assesses flood-hit areas, announces monetary relief
6 years, 5 months ago

Cyclone Titli: Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik assesses flood-hit areas, announces monetary relief

India TV News  

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday announced a monetary relief to be paid for 15 days to people affected by Cyclone Titli and the resultant flooding in Ganjam and Gajapati districts and Gunupur sub-division of Rayagada district. The chief minister said road connectivity and power supply to 90 per cent of cyclone-hit areas will be restored within 48 hours. …

Odisha Cyclone Areas Patnaik Gajapati Ganjam Rayagada
Cyclone Ockhi: With 96 fishermen still missing, Kerala govt under fire for lax response to disaster
7 years, 3 months ago

Cyclone Ockhi: With 96 fishermen still missing, Kerala govt under fire for lax response to disaster

Firstpost  

Fishermen’s families have enough reasons not to trust the Kerala govt’s rescue efforts after Cyclone Ockhi, given its lax response to IMD’s weather alerts. Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan was in the state capital when family members of fishermen hit by Cyclone Ockhi spent day and night in the battered coast just 10-15 kilometres away, waiting and praying for the …

Rescue Kerala Cyclone Fishermen Relief State Imd
Cyclone Winston: Fiji death toll reaches 42 with reports entire villages wiped out on remote islands
9 years, 1 month ago

Cyclone Winston: Fiji death toll reaches 42 with reports entire villages wiped out on remote islands

ABC  

The death toll from super-cyclone Winston that hit Fiji on the weekend has reached 42, with reports emerging entire villages have been wiped out on some remote islands. Key points: Government and aid agencies expect death toll to rise Residents report mass destruction on Koro Island Australia sends further aid to help The Fijian Government confirmed the death toll, saying …

Cyclone Death Toll Aid Island Darwin Cyclone Winston Koro Island
Cyclone Hudhud: Navy partly restores communication lines
10 years, 5 months ago

Cyclone Hudhud: Navy partly restores communication lines

The Hindu  

The Navy on Monday morning launched a P8-I long range maritime reconnaissance aircraft from INS Rajali at Arakkonam morning to gauge the magnitude of damage caused by the cyclone Hudhud in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. Naval assets would be deployed for rescue and relief operations on the basis of the assessment, said a Navy spokesperson. The Navy was able to …

Navy Naval Vizag Ins
Cyclone 'Hudhud' likely to hit Andhra, Odisha coasts tomorrow
10 years, 5 months ago

Cyclone 'Hudhud' likely to hit Andhra, Odisha coasts tomorrow

India TV News  

Hyderabad/Bhubaneswar: With Cyclone ‘Hudhud' expected to hit the Andhra Pradesh and Odisha coasts by tomorrow, state authorities today evacuated thousands of people in vulnerable areas to safer places. In Delhi, New Delhi, a Indian Meteorological Department bulletin said heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in the next 48 hours in parts of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha as ‘Hudhud', which …

Odisha Cyclone Districts Heavy Rainfall Relief South Visakhapatnam