Cyclone Fengal is intensifying and expected to make landfall on the Tamil Nadu coast this evening. A red alert is in effect for several southern Indian states, with heavy to extremely heavy rainfall predicted. Fishermen are advised to stay ashore.
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As Cyclone Dana makes landfall on the Odisha coast, we take a look back at some of the most destructive cyclones that have ravaged India over the years. From the Super Cyclone of 1999 to the recent Cyclone Tauktae, these storms have highlighted India’s vulnerability to tropical cyclones, particularly in coastal regions. While advancements in weather forecasting and evacuation efforts have significantly reduced casualties, the economic and infrastructural impacts remain substantial.
Cyclone Dana is approaching the Odisha-West Bengal coast, prompting widespread preparations and evacuations. Schools are closed, trains are cancelled, and emergency services are on high alert. The Odisha government plans to evacuate over 1 million people from vulnerable areas, while the Indian Coast Guard is mobilizing resources to ensure a swift response to any emergencies.
Cyclone Dana is intensifying over the Bay of Bengal and is expected to make landfall on the eastern coast of India, primarily affecting Odisha and West Bengal. Authorities have begun evacuations, closed schools, and mobilized rescue forces in anticipation of the storm’s arrival on October 25th.
Cyclone Dana is poised to make landfall on India’s eastern coast as a severe cyclonic storm, prompting authorities in Odisha, West Bengal, and Tamil Nadu to prepare for harsh weather conditions. This event underscores the vulnerability of India’s coastlines to cyclones, and serves as a reminder of the recent history of cyclonic activity impacting the country.
Cyclone Dana, named by Qatar, is intensifying and is expected to hit the East Indian coast on Thursday, October 24th. This storm, meaning ‘generosity’ in Arabic, follows the well-defined naming system used by the World Meteorological Organisation. The article delves into the fascinating process behind naming cyclones and the role of regional nations in contributing to the list.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rainfall warning for several states across India, including Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The warning comes as a cyclonic circulation forms over the Andaman Sea, potentially developing into a low-pressure area and then a depression in the coming days. While the IMD is still assessing the potential impact of the system, coastal areas of North Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal, and Bangladesh are likely to be affected. The IMD has also issued advisories for fishermen and advised them to return to shore by October 21.
The Sahara Desert, known for its arid landscape, has seen a surprising surge of greenery after an extratropical cyclone brought heavy rainfall to the region. This event, which caused flooding and casualties in Morocco, has left scientists studying the unusual occurrence and its impact on the desert ecosystem.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an extremely heavy rainfall alert for Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam on Sunday, September 8th, due to a cyclonic circulation intensifying into a depression over the Bay of Bengal. The agency predicts widespread rainfall across various parts of India, with isolated heavy rainfall expected in several regions.
Torrential rainfall continued to batter coastal Andhra Pradesh and Telangana for the second consecutive day. Nine people have lost their lives, and over 13,000 have been evacuated due to the relentless downpour. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for several districts, warning of heavy rainfall for the next five days as cyclonic depression Asna moves towards the Indian coast.