Hurricane Rafael, now a Category 2 storm, has made landfall in western Cuba, delivering another blow to the island nation still recovering from a previous hurricane two weeks ago. The storm brought heavy rains, floods, and potential mudslides, causing power outages and prompting evacuation orders. Meanwhile, Jamaica and the Cayman Islands also experienced significant damage from the storm.
Spain grapples with the aftermath of historic flash floods that have claimed over 200 lives, leaving a trail of destruction and raising urgent concerns about climate change. As rescue efforts continue, survivors face the daunting task of rebuilding their lives amid a surge of local and national solidarity.
Cyclone Dana has made landfall in Odisha, causing heavy rains and strong winds. While the storm caused disruption, authorities have successfully evacuated over 6 lakh people, and no casualties have been reported. Here’s a comprehensive overview of the key developments.
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, intensifying over the Bay of Bengal, is set to make landfall on the Odisha-Bengal coast on October 25, causing widespread travel disruptions. Rail services are severely affected with hundreds of trains canceled, while airports are bracing for potential flight disruptions. Authorities have advised tourists to reconsider travel plans and are conducting large-scale evacuations, leading to school closures and further travel chaos.
As Cyclone Dana approaches the eastern coast of India, West Bengal and Odisha are taking precautionary measures. Schools in nine districts of West Bengal, including Kolkata, will be closed from October 23 to 26, while Odisha has ordered school closures in 14 districts. The Indian Meteorological Department predicts the storm will intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by October 23, making landfall near Puri and Sagar Island on October 24.
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.
The back-to-back hurricanes Milton and Helene have wreaked havoc on Florida, causing insured losses to skyrocket to an estimated $35 billion to $55 billion, nearly four times the initial projections. This massive financial blow highlights the increasing vulnerability of the state to severe weather events and the growing burden on Florida’s insurance market.
As Hurricanes Helene and Milton wreak havoc across the US, the upcoming presidential election has become a battleground for disaster response strategies. The candidates, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, are utilizing the crisis to highlight their leadership abilities and criticize their opponents’ handling of the situation. With less than a month until the election, the impact of these natural disasters is shaping the political landscape and raising questions about the future of disaster preparedness in the United States.
Florida has faced another devastating hurricane, Milton, just weeks after Hurricane Helene. The Category 3 storm brought heavy rainfall, strong winds, and tornadoes, resulting in deaths, flooding, and widespread damage across the state. Officials are assessing the damage and expecting the death toll to rise. Residents are left picking up the pieces of their lives and dealing with the aftermath.
