Cyclone

Cyclone 'Tauktae' forms over Arabian Sea likely to intensify by May 16: IMD

IMD issued a forecast about a low-pressure area which is forming over the Arabian Sea and warned that it may intensify into a cyclone by May 16.

May 12, 2021, 18:24 PM IST

Heavy to very heavy rains may batter Kerala on Dec 6, 7; Yellow, Orange alerts issued for these districts

According to reports, the IMD issued an Orange alert warning for Pathanamthitta, Ernakulam, Idukki and Malappuram districts; and Yellow alert warning for Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alapuzha, Ernakulam, Idukki and Thrissur districts.

Dec 06, 2020, 13:58 PM IST

Cyclone Burevi to cross Tamil Nadu as deep depression today; Kerala declares public holiday in 5 districts, international airport shut

The IMD had earlier predicted that Cyclone Burevi, which crossed the Sri Lanka coast on Wednesday night, would hit the Tamil Nadu coast as a cyclonic storm. Deep depression is a stage of cyclone formation or de-intensification.

Dec 04, 2020, 07:33 AM IST

Second cyclone to hit Tamil Nadu within a week, very heavy rainfall likely over Kerala on December 4: IMD

The India Meteorological Department has said that a second cyclone is very likely to hit Tamil Nadu on December 4.

Dec 01, 2020, 17:43 PM IST

Cyclone alert! After 'Nivar', Tamil Nadu and Kerala bracing for another storm? Check IMD's warning

Nearly a week after Cyclone Nivar wreaked havoc, the IMD said that another storm is likely to affect two southern states.

Nov 30, 2020, 19:14 PM IST

IMD predicts heavy rains in these states in next 4 days; Red and Orange alerts issued

According to IMD, a well marked low pressure area over the Bay of Bengal may bring moderate to heavy and extremely heavy rainfall over several states in next four days.

Nov 30, 2020, 10:20 AM IST

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Nov 26, 2020, 09:38 AM IST

Cyclone Nivar: NDRF deploys 1200 rescuers, puts 800 on standby ahead of landfall in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Andhra Pradesh

In view of the current COVID-19 scenario, the NDRF teams are also equipped with appropriate PPE kits.

Nov 24, 2020, 20:35 PM IST

Cyclone Nivar: Indian Navy, Coast Guard teams ready for relief and rescue operations in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry

According to the Coast Guard officials, 15 disaster relief teams are ready to provide assistance to state and district administration.

Nov 24, 2020, 15:20 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi assured all help to Puducherry to deal with Cyclone: CM

 Chief Minister V Narayanasamy on Tuesday(November 24) said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured of necessary assistance and support to the union territory from the Centre to deal with cyclone 'Nivar' that is likely to make landfall on November 25. In a voice message, he said he had apprised the Prime Minister of all precautionary steps taken by the territorial government to face the cyclone during a telephonic conversation.

Nov 24, 2020, 14:43 PM IST

Cyclone ‘Nivar’ expected to cross Tamil Nadu coast on November 25, government on high alert

Severe cyclonic storm Nivar is expected to cross the Tamil Nadu coast between Karaikal and Mamallapuram on Wednesday.

Nov 24, 2020, 10:29 AM IST

Depression to intensify into severe cyclonic storm in next 24 hours, says IMD; 12 NDRF teams deployed in Tamil Nadu

The IMD has predicted that the depression over the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm in the next 24 hours.

Nov 24, 2020, 00:22 AM IST

Cyclonic storm to move towards Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast in next 24 hours, says IMD

The depression over Bay of Bengal lay centred on Monday about 550 km east-southeast of Puducherry and 590 km southeast of Chennai.

Nov 23, 2020, 16:03 PM IST

IMD reviews preparedness and plans for cyclone season between October-December

The IMD organized the on-line pre-cyclone exercise meeting on October 6, under the chairmanship of Director General of Meteorology (DGM) Mrutyunjay Mohapatra.

Oct 08, 2020, 23:36 PM IST

Amitabh Bachchan on Cyclone Nisarga: We shall take it as it comes

"We shall take it as it comes .. one braves the thought .. and the hopes rise until the reality strikes," Big B wrote in his blog.

Jun 03, 2020, 14:09 PM IST

As Cyclone Nisarga approaches Mumbai, BMC issues list of dos and don’ts

Cyclone Nisarga is expected to make a landfall very close to Maharashtra's Alibagh on the afternoon of June 3. IMD has officially declared it as a cyclonic storm and it is currently located 450 km south-southwest of Mumbai.

Jun 03, 2020, 07:49 AM IST

NDRF deploys 9 teams in Maharashtra amid cyclonic warning

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) on Monday (June 1, 2020) deployed 9 teams to Maharashtra in view of the development of the cyclone in the Arabian sea.

Jun 01, 2020, 17:54 PM IST

Death toll in West Bengal due to Cyclone Amphan stands at 86

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced an advance interim assistance of Rs 1,000 crore for the state.

May 22, 2020, 22:15 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi announces Rs 500 crore financial assistance for Cyclone Amphan-hit Odisha

After the aerial survey, PM Modi chaired a meeting in Bhubaneshwar with the senior state and central government functionaries to review the situation.

May 22, 2020, 18:56 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi surveys Cyclone Amphan-hit areas of West Bengal, announces Rs 1,000 cr relief package for state

Large-scale damage to infrastructure, public and private property was reported from North and South 24 Parganas, East and West Midnapore, Kolkata, Howrah and Hooghly districts.

May 22, 2020, 13:51 PM IST