Cyclone Sitrang

Videsh Superfast: Cyclone Sitrang continues to wreak havoc in Bangladesh

As cyclone Sitrang battered parts of Bangladesh on Monday, at least seven people lost their lives. Most deaths were reported after uprooted trees fell on them.

Oct 26, 2022, 08:52 AM IST

Cyclone Sitrang: At least 13 dead in Bangladesh; houses damaged, trees uprooted due to heavy rains in Assam

Heavy rainfall caused by Cyclone Sitrang battered parts of Assam damaging several houses in the Nagaon district of the state. Numerous trees and electric poles were also uprooted in various parts of the region on Monday night. 

Oct 25, 2022, 15:17 PM IST

Bengal Cyclone: ​​Increasing threat of cyclonic storm 'Sitrang'

On the occasion of Diwali, there is a cloud of crisis over Bengal. Due to Sitarang, rain starts in North and South 24 Parganas of West Bengal from Diwali. The Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning of heavy rain in Kolkata, North and South 24 Parganas on October 25 due to the storm.

Oct 25, 2022, 11:00 AM IST

Cyclone Sitrang: Multiple flights, trains CANCELLED in Northeast states, several passengers affected

Cyclone Sitrang: Multiple flight services along with various train services are severely affected in Northeast states due to Cyclone Sitrang, many passengers stranded. 

Oct 25, 2022, 09:42 AM IST

Cyclone 'Sitrang' wrecks havoc in Bangladesh, 9 killed; heavy rainfall alert in 4 North-eastern states

Cyclone Sitrang crossed the Bangladesh coast near Barisal after skirting the West Bengal coast. The weather in the southern West Bengal districts is likely to improve from the forenoon, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

Oct 25, 2022, 09:20 AM IST

Cyclone Sitrang: IMD issues red alert for four North-East states

In view of the cyclone Sitrang, a red alert indicating heavy to very heavy and extremely heavy rainfall has been issued for Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Tripura on Monday.

Oct 25, 2022, 06:54 AM IST

Cyclone Sitrang: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee urges people to 'stay alert'

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee appealed to avoid unnecessary movements near sea areas including the Sundarbans in the wake heavy rain alet due to cyclone `Sitrang.`

Oct 25, 2022, 00:13 AM IST

Cyclone Sitrang moves closer to West Bengal, heavy rainfall expected in THESE districts

Coastal districts of West Bengal like South 24 Parganas, North 24 Parganas and East Midnapore are likely to witness gusty wind and heavy rainfall from late Monday evening.

Oct 24, 2022, 18:13 PM IST

Cyclone Sitrang: IMD issues 'Red Alert' in Assam Districts amid heavy rainfall- Check forecast

In view of cyclone Sitrang, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued 'red' and 'orange' alerts for rainfall in several districts in Assam for the next two days.

Oct 24, 2022, 17:51 PM IST

Indian Coast Guard shepherds fisher boats to return harbour ahead of Cyclone Sitrang

According to the IMD, the cyclonic storm `Sitrang` was then situated about 520 km south of Sagar Island and 670 km south-southwest of Barisal in Bangladesh.

Oct 24, 2022, 16:22 PM IST

Cyclone Sitrang brings 'Cloud of Disaster' before Kali Puja: Just 380 Km away, BIG impact of the STORM in Bengal?

According to the weather office, two 24 Parganas are likely to be the most affected by the cyclone. Especially in the Sundarbans area, there is fear of extensive damage. In addition to two 24 parganas, East Medinipur may also suffer damage, said the Meteorological Department. 

Oct 24, 2022, 11:04 AM IST

Cyclone Sitrang: IMD predicts severe cyclonic storm in Bay of Bengal, Odisha today- Check Details Here

According to IMD, the cyclone is likely to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm on Monday with wind speed reaching 90 to 100 kmph gusting to 110 kmph

Oct 24, 2022, 00:00 AM IST

Heavy rain likely to pound West Bengal as cyclone 'Sitrang' threat looms large

The weather office said wind speed over sea areas will reach 90-100 kmph gusting to 110 kmph in north Bay of Bengal, asking fishermen not to venture into the sea.

Oct 23, 2022, 13:08 PM IST

Cyclone Sitrang Updates: THESE states to receive heavy rainfall over next 5 days, warns IMD

Rainfall alert: The festive season of Diwali and Bhai Dooj is likely to turn out to be a rainy one, thanks to the low-pressure system over the Andaman Sea, which is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm. Several eastern states including West Bengal, Assam, Odisha, North East are predicted to experience heavy rainfall. 

Oct 22, 2022, 07:53 AM IST

Cyclone Sitrang: Odisha, West Bengal start mobilising resources as possible cyclonic storm approaches

The West Bengal government has initiated the process of evacuating people from low-lying areas in several districts. 

Oct 21, 2022, 13:00 PM IST