Bay of Bengal

Low pressure area forms over Andaman Sea, Bay of Bengal, likely to move north till May 5

Accordingly, it is likely to become more marked over the same region during next 48 hours, concentrate into a depression over the Andaman Sea and adjoining the southeast Bay of Bengal during subsequent 48 hours and intensify further thereafter.

May 01, 2020, 15:49 PM IST

IMD issues wraning of cyclone 'Bulbul' over Bay of Bengal

The intensifying depression which will likely concentrate into a cyclonic storm is another cyclone reported in a week following the warning issued about the extremely severe cyclonic storm 'Maha' raging over the Arabian Sea.

Nov 05, 2019, 16:45 PM IST

Ships and aircraft on high alert as deep depression forms in Bay of Bengal, fishermen cautioned

The deep depression is very likely to move initially northwestwards and cross north Odisha - West Bengal coasts close to the north of Balasore on Wednesday afternoon and move west northwestwards thereafter, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Aug 07, 2019, 14:01 PM IST

Depression over northwest Bay of Bengal likely to intensify in next 24 hours

The ministry said that light to moderate rainfall at most places with heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places and isolated extremely heavy falls (>=20cm) is very likely over Odisha on Auguts 6 and 7.

Aug 06, 2019, 15:47 PM IST

ICG and Bangladesh Coast Guard bring back 516 Indian fishermen stranded due to rough seas

The Indian Coast Guard in a coordinated operation with the Bangladesh Coast Guard brought back as many as 516 Indian fishermen along with 32 Indian Fishing Boats from Bangladesh who were stranded due to bad weather and rough seas in the Bay of Bengal. 

Jul 16, 2019, 21:20 PM IST

67 thousands family suffers due to Fani cyclone in East Midnapore

Cyclone Fani, the most powerful tropical storm to hit India in 20 years, hit East Midnapore district of West Bengal very badly, it effects daily life of 67 thousands family. watch video...

May 04, 2019, 15:48 PM IST

Fani cyclone destroyed a village in Bankura West Bengal

Cyclone Fani, the most powerful tropical storm to hit India in 20 years, destroyed a village in Bankura district of West Bengal. watch video...

May 04, 2019, 15:38 PM IST

Cyclone Fani Impact: old tree falls on a taxi shop and electric poll

Fani cyclone creates problem for people of Durgapur. An old tree fallen due to speedy winds of Fani. Old tree falls on a taxi shop and electric poll. watch video...

May 04, 2019, 15:04 PM IST

watch Drone visual from puri after cyclonic storm Fani

Cyclone Fani, the most powerful tropical storm to hit India in 20 years, pummeled through coastal Odisha with wind speeds of over 200 kmph on Friday but failed to cause widespread death and destruction due to massive pre-emptive measures taken by the state government and other agencies. watch drone visual from puri after cyclonic storm Fani.

May 04, 2019, 13:24 PM IST

Cyclone Fani Impact: flood like situation in coastal Odisha

Cyclone Fani, the most powerful tropical storm to hit India in 20 years, pummeled through coastal Odisha with wind speeds of over 200 kmph on Friday but failed to cause widespread death and destruction due to massive pre-emptive measures taken by the state government and other agencies. watch the aerial survey of area after flood like situation...

May 04, 2019, 09:14 AM IST

Cyclone Fani: 3 Killed as ‘Extremely Severe’ Storm Hits Odisha

Cyclone Fani made landfall at Odisha’s Puri on Friday. Currently, safety steps are being taken to evacuate over a million people as the storm is heading towards the eastern coast of the country. To deal with any kind of exigency, the Indian Coast Guard has positioned 34 disaster relief teams at different spots and has also deployed four ships. Watch this video to know more.

May 03, 2019, 14:52 PM IST

cyclone fani impact: Kalinga stadium roof blown off

Kalinga stadium roof blown off due to cyclone fani. The rescue and relief agencies in Odisha are on high alert in view of Cyclone Fani. The landfall process of the extremely severe cyclone began nearly at 8 am on Friday close to Puri in Odisha, winds blowing at a maximum speed of 240-245 km per hour and heavy to very heavy rains are continuing over the coastal areas, the IMD said.

May 03, 2019, 14:36 PM IST

Cyclone Fani raises safety concerns about spotted deer in Balukhand sanctuary

The sanctuary is located along the Bay of Bengal coast, between the towns of Puri and Konark in Odisha.

May 02, 2019, 15:17 PM IST

Cyclone Fani: Indian Coast Guard works overtime to ensure safety at sea

To ensure that widespread precautionary measures are in place in areas likely to be affected by the cyclonic storm, the Indian Coast Guard is closely liasioning with state administration as well as the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

May 02, 2019, 06:24 AM IST

Cyclone Phethai: Deep depression in Bay of Bengal likely to intensify, rains forecast in TN

With the sea condition likely to be 'very rough', the weather department has advised fishermen not to venture into Bay of Bengal during the next three days till December 17.

Dec 15, 2018, 14:30 PM IST

Villagers' survival at stake in India's disappearing island

The tiny island in Sundarbans delta, home to 4,800 people, is endangered due to climate change.

Nov 30, 2018, 09:08 AM IST

Cyclonic storm Gaja to make landfall on Thursday; Tamil Nadu, Puducherry on alert

 While moving west-southwestwards further, it is likely to weaken gradually and cross Tamil Nadu coast between Pamban and Cuddalore on Thursday evening as a Cyclonic Storm with a wind speed of 80-90 gusting to 100 kmph.

Nov 14, 2018, 17:19 PM IST

Cyclonic storm 'Gaja' over Bay of Bengal likely to intensify into Severe Cyclonic Storm in next 24 hrs: IMD

A cyclone alert has been issued for north Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and adjoining south Andhra Pradesh coasts.

Nov 11, 2018, 13:19 PM IST

Cyclone Titli: Odisha govt declares closure of all schools, colleges, Anganwadi centres on Oct 11, 12

Collectors of five districts directed to start evacuation of people living in low lying areas.

Oct 10, 2018, 17:54 PM IST

IMD warns of heavy rainfall in southern states in next 24 hours; Coast Guard on alert, disaster relief teams on standby

IMD has warned of heavy rainfall in southern states in next 24 hours.

Oct 07, 2018, 18:34 PM IST