Fiji 'spared' as cyclone weakens
Fiji lifted emergency restrictions on Wednesday after the Pacific nation avoided a direct hit from Tropical Cyclone Zena and the storm weakened as it moved offshore.
Apr 07, 2016, 09:53 AM IST
Fiji eyes more cyclone aid as toll hits 44
Cyclone-devastated Fiji said it was likely to need more foreign aid on Thursday as the body count from the most powerful storm in its history climbed to 44.
Feb 25, 2016, 10:13 AM IST
Fiji declares curfew nationwide as powerful cyclone Winston approaches
Fiji declared a nationwide curfew on Saturday, as airlines suspended flights and the prime minister warned people to seek refuge from a cyclone that could prove to be the Pacific island nation`s mo
Feb 20, 2016, 14:56 PM IST
Respite in rain in TN, Puducherry after deep depression makes landfall
There was a respite in rain in coastal parts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Tuesday morning after a deep depression made a landfall yesterday.
Nov 10, 2015, 10:28 AM IST
Heavy rain dampens Diwali spirit, shoppers inconvenienced
Last-minute Diwali shoppers had a harrowing time as incessant rains brought Chennai to a virtual standstill with clogged roads leading to traffic snarls and affecting free movement in the busy areas.
Nov 09, 2015, 15:30 PM IST
Cyclone to hit Bay of Bengal tonight, may impact Tamil Nadu?
The Weather department has cautioned the citizens of Chennai about a cyclone that might hit the bay of Chennai by tonight.
Nov 09, 2015, 11:22 AM IST
Pondy University declares holiday on Monday due to incessant rain
The Pondicherry University will remain closed on Monday as a holiday has been declared due to incessant rain.
Nov 08, 2015, 22:38 PM IST
Massive cyclone likely to hit Tamil Nadu, state on high alert
All schools & colleges in Chennai to remain close on Monday in view of heavy rainfall in the coastal districts of Tamil Nadu.
Nov 08, 2015, 16:35 PM IST
NASA's EPIC camera captures three developing tropical lows in Indian Ocean
Two of the three systems have a medium chance to develop into a tropical depression in the next day or two, says NASA.
Oct 27, 2015, 09:39 AM IST
'Hudhud' failed to break spirit of Vizag residents: Naidu
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu on Monday said cyclone Hudhud caused devastation in this port city last year but failed to break the spirit and resilience of its residents.
Oct 13, 2015, 00:25 AM IST
India loses $9.8 billion every year due to disasters
India suffers losses of $9.8 billion every year owing to multi-hazard disasters as 58.6 percent of its land is prone to earthquakes and 8.5 percent vulnerable to cyclone, as per a UN estimate.
May 04, 2015, 23:14 PM IST
