1.

Published on: 2024-11-01

Keywords: ['imd', 'la nina', 'india temperature', 'october temperature', 'india
november rainfall']
Headline : India saw warmest October since 1901: IMD
Content : India is expected to receive normal rainfall in November even as it saw
the warmest October since 1901 due to the absence of western disturbances,
according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).La Nina - the periodic
cooling of sea-surface temperatures across the east-central equatorial Pacific -
may develop towards the end of December, indicating the probability of colder
January, the weather office said on Friday.Monthly rainfall over November is most
likely to be in the range 77-123% of Long Period Average (LPA) with normal to above
normal rainfall likely over most parts of the country except Northwest India and
some parts of central where below normal rainfall is likely.Southern Peninsular-
Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, & Yanam, Rayalaseema, Kerala &
Mahe, and South Interior Karnataka- are most likely to get above rainfall due to
active North Easter monsoon.Above normal maximum temperatures are likely over
northeast and east central India and some parts of northwest and Peninsular India
while normal to below normal maximum temperatures are likely over west central
India and adjoining areas of northwest India and north peninsular India. Above-
normal minimum temperatures are likely over most parts of the country except some
areas of northwest India, where normal to below-normal minimum temperatures are
likely.

2. Published on: 2024-11-01

Keywords: ['IMD', 'heavy rainfall', 'Kerala', 'Tamil Nadu', 'weather forecast',
'thunderstorms', 'November weather', 'india', 'Indian Meteorological Department',
'puducherry']
Headline : Kerala, Tamil Nadu on high rainfall alert; North India to see chilly
November; Full IMD report inside
Content : The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rainfall
warning for Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and surrounding areas due to a deep
atmospheric circulation over the Gulf of Mannar. IMD scientist Soma Sen Roy
announced on Friday that this system is expected to bring substantial rainfall
across southern India.“Yesterday, 11 cm of rainfall was recorded in Tamil Nadu, 6-7
cm in Kerala, and 9 cm along coastal Karnataka. Heavy to very heavy rainfall,
between 12-20 cm, is anticipated in interior Kerala and south interior Tamil Nadu,”
Roy stated, as reported by ANI.Weather impact and precautionsAs per the IMD's
regional office, heavy rainfall could lead to waterlogging, potentially disrupting
traffic and causing minor damage to weaker structures. The agency advises residents
to remain indoors, avoid travel if possible, and ensure children and pets are
safely indoors. Any loose items like timber or debris should be secured to prevent
accidents.The IMD further advised those outdoors to avoid metal structures, utility
lines, trees, and fences, as these can conduct electricity during thunderstorms.
Additionally, people should stay away from windows, doors, and corded electrical
devices, which could increase the risk of lightning-related accidents.North India:
Temperature drop expected after November 3For northern regions of India, clear
weather is expected to continue. Strong winds will persist across north India over
the next 2-3 days, with no temperature fluctuations expected until November 3.
Afterward, a decrease of 2-3 degrees Celsius is likely due to north-westerly winds,
added Roy.Seven-day weather forecastThe IMD’s seven-day forecast highlights very
heavy rainfall over Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Mahe on November 1, with a slight
reduction in intensity in the following days. Additionally, a gradual temperature
drop is anticipated in northern and eastern India, with minimum and maximum
temperatures likely to fall by 2-3 degrees between November 3-7.Inputs from ANI

3. Published on: 2024-10-25

Keywords: ['Kerala rains', 'IMD orange alert', 'heavy rainfall', 'waterlogging
Kerala', 'Thiruvananthapuram', 'traffic congestion', 'orange alert districts',
'thunderstorms forecast', 'gusty winds', 'yellow alert Kerala']
Headline : IMD issues orange alert in five Kerala districts amidst incessant
rainfall
Content : Heavy rains swept through several regions of Kerala on Friday, leading to
widespread waterlogging and traffic congestion. The India Meteorological Department
(IMD) issued an orange alert for five districts, signaling very heavy rainfall.The
districts under orange alert include Thiruvananthapuram, Kottayam, Ernakulam,
Idukki, and Thrissur. Further, yellow alert was issued for seven other districts,
indicating expected heavy rainfall between 6 and 11 cm.An orange alert denotes
anticipated rainfall of 6 cm to 20 cm. The IMD also forecasted thunderstorms with
heavy rainfall and gusty winds in Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam. Thunderstorms
accompanied by moderate rainfall and gusty winds are expected in parts of
Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha.As the state grapples with the impact of the rains,
authorities are monitoring the situation closely to manage any potential hazards.
(With inputs from PTI)

4. Published on: 2024-10-24

Keywords: ['Cyclone Dana', 'Cyclone Dana landfall', 'dana cyclone', 'IMD', 'heavy
rainfall', 'West Bengal', 'Odisha', 'Mamata Banerjee', 'India Meteorological
Department']
Headline : Cyclone Dana set to make landfall in Odisha soon, heavy rainfall
expected in West Bengal
Content : Kolkata: Severe Cyclonic storm Dana, is expected to make landfall between
Bhitarkanika and Dhamara in Odisha from Thursday at around 11pm to Friday early
morning, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The severe cyclonic storm
“DANA” over northwest Bay of Bengal moved north north westwards with a speed of 15
kmph during past 6 hours (till the time of reporting) and lay centred at around 70
km southeast of Paradip (Odisha), 90 km south-southeast of Dhamara (Odisha) and 190
km south of Sagar Island (West Bengal). It is very likely to move north-
northwestwards and cross north Odisha and West Bengal coasts between Puri and Sagar
Island close to Bhitarkanika and Dhamara (Odisha) during mid-night of Thursday to
morning of Friday as a severe Cyclonic Storm with a wind speed of 100-110 kmph
gusting 120 kmph, IMD said.Heavy to very heavy rainfall with extremely heavy rains
at one or two places is likely to occur over East Midnapore, West Midnapore, South
24 Parganas districts, Kolkata, Howrah, Hooghly, North 24 Parganas and Jhargram
districts, IMD said.West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said, Till now,
more than 1.59,837 people have given their consent and have been successfully
evacuated. They have been given shelter in the different camps. We have 851 relief
camps and 83,537 people have been given shelter there. Gale wind speed reaching
60-70 kmph gusting to 80 kmph is prevailing. It would gradually increase becoming
100-110 kmph gusting to 120 kmph along and off north Odisha and West Bengal coast
from 24th afternoon to till 25th Oct morning and decrease gradually thereafter.
Gale wind speed reaching 60-70 kmph gusting to 80 kmph is prevailing along the
coastal area and will further increase gradually, IMD said.Fishermen are advised
not to venture into sea in Bay of Bengal till October 25. Storm surge is likely to
inundate low lying areas East Medinipur and South 24Parganas districts of West
Bengal during the time of landfall. Great Danger Signal has been hoisted at Hooghly
Ports(Kolkata and Hadia) and at Sagar Island, IMD said.According to the IMD, the
cyclone is likely to make landfall between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra
Port in Odisha between Thursday night and early Friday with wind speeds of up to
120 kmph. Bhitarkanika is home to Olive Ridleys and also known as the second
Amazon of India after Sunderbans, environmental experts said. Global warming and
the increasing number of cyclones have close correlations. We have seen extreme
heatwaves during summer this time. The Cyclones have also increased globally. With
the Cyclone making landfall in Dhamara Port, it is going to hit the coastal
economy, an Environmentalist said.Coastal South Bengal and Odisha have been
experiencing heavy rainfall and squally winds since Thursday morning with the sea
condition remaining rough. It will cross Bengal today midnight to tomorrow morning,
Severe cyclonic storm moving every hour 12km.Today between midnight and tomorrow
early morning, it will pass Sagar Island and Puri and make landfall in Bhitarkanika
and Dhamara and itthere will be a severe Cyclonic storm, senior IMD official
Somnath Dutta said. The impact of the storm will also extend to West Bengal and
further inland to Bihar. The helpline numbers in Nabanna and districts are active
round the clock. For tonight, we have asked to set up a district and block-wise
official monitoring mechanism. We will urge people to take precautions. Banerjee
urged. Life is very precious and we have to protect it. We have closed all the
schools and colleges. Banerjee will stay in Nabanna, the state secretariat,
throughout the night to monitor the situation. The disaster management team will
also be stationed here. The Chief Secretary and Home Secretary will also monitor
the situation. The CS will oversee the situation from Nabanna tomorrow morning. The
helpline number of Nabanna will work 24x7. Do not panic but be careful. We must
protect the people, Banerjee warned.The Chief Minister said that the officials
will stay in Nabanna till the landfall process is over. Don't be afraid and
cooperate with the police in the evacuation process. To save your own lives, please
abide by the State Government notification, she added. Banerjee warned people
about misinformation being spread. Do not pay heed to any such false information
and provocation, she added.

5. Published on: 2024-10-24

Keywords: ['Cyclone Dana', 'Odisha', 'IMD', 'National Disaster Response Force',
'Indian Space Research Organisation', 'Bhubaneswar airport', 'real-time tracking',
'heavy rainfall', 'wind speeds', 'Indian Meteorological Department']
Headline : Cyclone Dana to make landfall soon: Here's how to monitor the cyclone
path in real time!
Content : Cyclone Dana, classified as a severe cyclonic storm, is expected to make
landfall in Odisha tonight, prompting significant emergency preparations across the
state. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that wind speeds could
reach between 100-120 kmph, with gusts up to 120 kmph, bringing heavy rainfall and
potential destruction to affected areas. By Wednesday evening, Odisha's Chief
Minister, Mohan Charan Majhi, confirmed that over 30% of the targeted 1 million
people had been evacuated to safety.Emergency Evacuations and Travel DisruptionsThe
urgency of the situation has led to the suspension of operations at Bhubaneswar
airport for 17 hours, from October 24 to 9 am on October 25, which has affected
approximately 45 flights. Local authorities have been proactive, deploying 20
National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams, 51 Odisha Disaster Rapid Action
Force (ODRAF) teams, and 200 fire services teams across the region to assist in
relief and rescue operations.In total, over 7,285 cyclone shelters have been
prepared to accommodate those displaced by the storm. Chief Minister Majhi
emphasized that evacuation efforts would continue, stating, Evacuation will be
completed in the next few hours. Impact on Local DistrictsThe IMD has issued
specific warnings for several districts, including Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara,
Bhadrak, and Balasore in Odisha. The department anticipates severe impacts,
particularly in these areas, where wind velocity is expected to reach between 100-
120 kmph. Heavy rainfall is also forecasted for parts of West Bengal, including
Purba and Paschim Medinipur, Jhargram, Kolkata, Howrah, Hooghly, and North and
South 24 Parganas.Advanced Monitoring and Tracking CapabilitiesThe Indian Space
Research Organisation (ISRO) has been actively tracking Cyclone Dana since October
20, utilizing its advanced satellites, EOS-06 and Insat-3DR. According to ISRO,
The EOS-06 satellite’s Scatterometer sensor played a vital role in early detection
by measuring ocean wind patterns and their circulation patterns. This early warning
capability gave authorities valuable lead time to implement necessary safety
measures in potentially affected areas. The Insat-3DR satellite has been
delivering real-time cloud data, enabling well-informed decisions regarding
evacuation and disaster preparedness.Real-time Tracking Tools AvailableResidents
are encouraged to utilize third-party services like Windy and Zoom Earth for live
tracking of Cyclone Dana. These platforms offer detailed visualizations of the
cyclone's projected path, intensity, and wind speeds, providing essential updates
for those in the storm's trajectory. While the IMD issues alerts, it currently
lacks a real-time cyclone tracker, making these tools particularly valuable.As
Cyclone Dana approaches, local authorities remain on high alert and are
implementing critical safety measures to protect residents. The situation is
dynamic, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

6. Published on: 2024-10-24

Keywords: ['Kolkata airport', 'cyclone Dana', 'IMD', 'flight operations', 'heavy
rainfall', 'Bhitarkanika National Park', 'waterlogging', 'aircraft safety']
Headline : Kolkata airport prepares to tackle impact of approaching cyclone Dana
Content : As the time of suspending flight operations gradually approaches in the
wake of cyclone Dana, the Kolkata airport authorities started making arrangements
to ensure safety of people and planes and infrastructure at the facility. Flight
operations at the airport will be suspended for 15 hours from 6 pm on Thursday. All
entry and exit doors of the terminal building will be sealed after the last flight
departs from the Kolkata airport while the aircraft parked on the bays will be tied
up, airport Director Dr Pravat Ranjan Beuria said. In addition, all aerobridges
will be retracted and ladders will be tied together to prevent those from moving
and hitting planes during the storm, Beuria said. Following the standard operating
procedure, all vehicles used in the airside of the airport will be removed from the
operational area. All ground handling equipment will also be chained together so
that nothing moves due to the gusts, the airport director said. All ground
handling units or agencies will ensure that nothing - no materials related to their
work - is left in the open. This is done to ensure that there is no flying debris
during the storm. They could cause damage to aircraft parked on the tarmac, Beuria
said. Sources said that airlines work in sync with the authorities of the airport.
Other standard safety-related procedures such as lowering of high mast lights and
mooring of smaller aircraft will also be done, the sources said. No light or
moveable objects will be left in the open. Pumps are on standby at the operational
area of the airport to drain out water from the premises in case there is
inundation due to heavy rainfall induced by the cyclone, the airport director said.
The state government employees have also been informed to make sure that the area
around the airport premises, both city side and air side, are free from
waterlogging because it needs to be ensured that the approach roads to the airport
are clear once operations at the airport resume at 9 am on Friday. I have also
written a letter to the chief engineer of the PWD department, Beuria told PTI. In
view of cyclone Dana's impact on the coastal region of West Bengal, including
Kolkata, it has been decided to suspend the flight operations from 6 pm on October
24 to 9 am on October 25 due to predicted heavy winds and heavy to very heavy
rainfall. The IMD said that the cyclone is likely to make landfall between
Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra port in neighbouring Odisha early Friday. The
maximum speed during the landfall process is likely to be around 120 kmph.

7. Published on: 2024-10-22

Keywords: ['Cyclone Dana', 'IMD forecast', 'heavy rainfall', 'Odisha West Bengal',
'landfall October 24', 'National Disaster Response Force', 'red alert']
Headline : Cyclone Dana: Odisha, West Bengal brace for impact; all you need to know
Content : The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall in
Odisha and West Bengal as Cyclone Dana, the first major storm of the cyclone
season, is expected to make landfall today and prevail until Friday.Earlier, the
IMD reported that a low-pressure area had formed over the Bay of Bengal and North
Andaman Sea, likely to intensify into a depression by Tuesday and a cyclonic storm
by Wednesday, moving towards the Odisha-West Bengal coasts by Thursday. The IMD
further indicated that the low-pressure area is likely to move west-northwest and
intensify into a depression by October 22 morning and a cyclonic storm by October
23 over the east-central Bay of Bengal. The deep depression has intensified further
into cyclone storm today at 5.30 am. It is moving in the northwest direction with a
speed of 15km/hour. It is 520 km south-east of Paradeep... We are anticipating that
it may further intensify into a severe cyclone storm by the morning of October 24.
It is likely to cross North Odisha and West Bengal... the time of landfall is
anticipated to be 24th midnight to the early morning of October 25 and the
anticipated speed is 100-110 km/hour and gusting of 220km/hour.. Rainfall of 7-20
cm may occur. A red warning has been issued for October 24 and 25... Fishermen are
advised not to venture till October 25th, said senior IMD scientist Umashankar
Das. Cyclone Dana: Districts, states to see impactThe IMD has issued a red alert
for heavy rain in districts such as Puri, Khurda, Ganjam, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar,
Balasore, Bhadrak, and Jagatsinghpur in Odisha. Meanwhile, Kolkata's meteorological
office noted that West Bengal's Purba Medinapur, Paschim Medinipur, South 24
Parganas and North 24 Parganas are likely to experience very heavy rainfall; with
Howrah, Hooghly, and Jhargram likely to see heavy rain between October 23 and
24.Winds may intensify to 100-110 km/h, with gusts up to 120 km/h from the night of
October 24 through the morning of October 25 in both states, noted IMD.India's
weather agency also issued an orange warning (get ready to take action) for heavy
to very heavy rainfall (7 to 20 cm), along with thunderstorms and lightning, in
isolated areas of Kendrapada, Cuttack, Nayagarh, Kandhamal, and Gajapati districts
in Odisha. National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC), Cabinet Secretary TV
Somanathan urged neighbouring states, including Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and
Jharkhand, to prepare for heavy rainfall and potential flooding. He stressed the
need to adjust water releases from dams in affected regions to help reduce flooding
risks.Odisha, West Bengal's action plans for Cyclone DanaIn anticipation of the
cyclonic storm, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has deployed 14 teams
in West Bengal and 11 teams in Odisha. It has sent 150 personnel and relief
material to Bhubaneswar, Odisha. One IL76 and AN 32 have also flown in from
Bathinda, Punjab. The Centre has also activated additional rescue and relief teams
from the Army, Navy, and Coast Guard, ready to mobilise ships and aircraft as
needed. Moreover, both the eastern states have initiated their emergency plans in
response to the upcoming storm. Coastal villages are preparing cyclone shelters for
residents with all necessary amenities, and evacuations from high-risk areas are
already underway. Authorities have also advised residents and tourists to avoid
seaside locations and fishermen to secure their vessels. Pregnant women in high-
risk districts were relocated to hospitals for their safety, as well.“Our top
priority is zero casualty during a disaster. The administrative machinery of
coastal districts likely to be affected has been kept on high alert,” Special
Relief Commissioner Deoranjan Kumar Singh emphasised, as noted by a TOI report.In
addition, the Odisha government has mobilised heavy machinery operators as a part
of their emergency response teams. Schools in 14 districts of Odisha will also be
closed from October 23 to October 25 due to the approaching cyclonic storm. An
order issued by the Office of the Special Relief Commissioner on October 21
specified that schools in Ganjam, Puri, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Bhadrak,
Balasore, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Dhenkanal, Jajpur, Angul, Khurda, Nayagarh, and
Cuttack districts will not operate during this period as a precautionary
measure.Odisha Civil Services Preliminary Examination - 2023-24 scheduled to be
held on October 27 are also postponed in view of the impending cyclonic storm DANA.
The next date for the exam will be notified after 7 days, said a notification.
Hemanta Sharma, Principal Secretary of Odisha's Department of Energy, informed that
that energy grids and emergency transmission towers in the districts anticipated to
be impacted by Cyclone Dana are under monitoring.Cyclone Dana: Origins of the
nameThe name Dana was contributed by Saudi Arabia, one of the 14 countries
involved in the World Meteorological Organisation's (WMO) tropical cyclone naming
system for the North Indian Ocean.In Arabic, Dana means generosity or bounty.
Naming cyclones using regional words or names enhances awareness and fosters
cultural exchange among the countries impacted by these storms. It also improves
communication and warning systems.The WMO, also known as the United Nations
Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, formed in 2000, including
Bangladesh, India, the Maldives, Myanmar, Oman, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Thailand,
decided to start naming cyclones in the region. After each country submitt
suggestions, the WMO/ESCAP Panel on Tropical Cyclones (PTC) finalised the list.In
2018, the WMO/ESCAP expanded to include five additional countries: Iran, Qatar,
Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen. The list of 169 cyclone names
released by the IMD in April 2020 included 13 suggestions from each of the 13
participating countries.

8. Published on: 2024-10-24

Keywords: ['Cyclone Dana', 'Odisha', 'West Bengal', 'severe cyclonic storm', 'IMD',
'heavy rainfall', 'NDRF', 'Mohan Charan Majhi', 'evacuation', 'Indian
Meteorological Department']
Headline : Cyclonic storm Dana likely to make landfall in Odisha, Bengal tomorrow
Content : The cyclonic storm Dana is expected to make landfall over the Odisha-
West Bengal coast between October 24 and 25.As per the Indian Meteorological
Department (IMD), the cyclonic storm has intensified into a severe cyclonic storm
over central & adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal.Local administration and police on
Thursday started to evacuate people living in vulnerable areas of Dhamra and
Bhadrak in Odisha, and people are being brought to the cyclone shelter, officials
said.Director IMD, Manorama Mohanty, told ANI, The cyclone Dana has intensified
into a severe cyclonic storm at midnight, and it is moving north-westward with a
speed of 12 km/hr during the last 6 hours, and now it is lying over central and
adjoining north-west Bay of Bengal... It will make landfall between midnight today
and the early morning of October 25 as a severe cyclonic storm, while crossing wind
speed will be around 100 to 110 kilometres per hour... In the capital city, heavy
rainfall is expected, wind speed will slowly increase, and the highest wind speed
is likely to occur tonight. Bhadrak assistant fisheries officer, Sandeep Kumar
Behera, said, In Bhadrak's jurisdiction, there are 911 registered boats, 10 FLC,
and all the boats have been docked in the landing centre. Fishing has been
prohibited till October 26... On Wednesday, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan
Majhi convened a meeting to assess the state's readiness for Cyclone Dana.Charan
Majhi said, The state government is taking cyclonic storm 'Dana' very seriously.
Arrangements are in place for the affected districts, including Kendrapara,
Bhadrak, Balasore, Jagatsinghpur, and Puri. Teams from the NDRF in both Odisha and
West Bengal have been placed on standby. Additionally, rescue and relief teams from
the Army, Navy, and Coast Guard are on high alert.

9. Published on: 2024-10-24

Keywords: ['Cyclone Dana', 'Odisha', 'landfall', 'Kolkata airport', 'IMD', 'heavy
rainfall', 'West Bengal', 'Bhubaneswar airport']
Headline : Cyclone Dana set to make landfall in Odisha tonight; Kolkata airport to
halt flights temporarily
Content : WEST BENGAL: Cyclone Dana is projected to make landfall along the Odisha-
West Bengal coast between October 24 and 25.In Odisha, authorities are urgently
working to evacuate approximately 1 million people from various coastal districts
ahead of the cyclone's anticipated landfall tonight. The India Meteorological
Department (IMD) reports that Cyclone Dana has intensified into a severe cyclonic
storm, with wind speeds potentially reaching up to 120 km/h, posing a threat to
nearly half of the state's population.As of 11:30 PM on Wednesday, the IMD
indicated that the cyclone was located 330 km southeast of Paradip (Odisha), 360 km
south-southeast of Dhamara (Odisha), and 420 km south-southeast of Sagar Island
(West Bengal). The landfall is expected to occur between Bhitarkanika National Park
and Dhamra port, both situated in Odisha.The Met Department has issued warnings of
heavy to very heavy rainfall in West Bengal, particularly affecting the districts
of North and South 24 Parganas, Purba and Paschim Medinipur, Jhargram, Kolkata,
Howrah, and Hooghly on Thursday and Friday.In light of the cyclone, Kolkata airport
will halt flight operations from 6 PM on Thursday until 9 AM the following day,
while Bhubaneswar airport will suspend operations from 5 PM today until 9 AM on
Friday. Nearly 200 trains traversing the two neighboring states have been canceled
due to the cyclone.By Wednesday evening, around 300,000 people in Odisha had been
evacuated, and West Bengal reported the relocation of over 114,000 individuals to
safety shelters.

10. Published on: 2024-10-23

Keywords: ['Cyclone Dana', 'West Bengal evacuation', 'NDRF', 'Sundarbans', 'Mamata
Banerjee', 'coastal regions', 'disaster management', 'heavy rainfall']
Headline : Bengal evacuates over 1.14 lakh people as Cyclone 'Dana' approaches
coast
Content : In view of severe cyclone 'Dana' approaching the coast, the West Bengal
government has evacuated more than 1.14 lakh people from vulnerable areas,
including Sundarbans and Sagar Island, to safer shelters, according to an official
statement. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday said the cyclone
is likely to make landfall between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra Port,
located around 70 km away from each other, in neighbouring Odisha early on Friday.
To support the evacuation efforts, 13 battalions from West Bengal's disaster
management team and 14 battalions of the NDRF have been deployed in the coastal
regions of the state, officials said. The state government has identified 2,82,863
people from the districts of Bankura, Hooghly, Howrah, North and South 24 Parganas,
Paschim and Purba Medinipur and Kolkata for evacuation. So far, 1,14,613 people
have already been moved to safety, they said. The evacuation is mainly focused on
moving people from coastal regions to shelters, especially in South 24 Parganas
district, which includes Sagar Island, Sundarbans, and Kakdwip. Residents of areas
such as Kakdwip, Namkhana, Diamond Harbour, and Raichak have also been relocated to
safer places. The state government has distributed tarpaulins and ensured that dry
rations, powdered milk, and drinking water pouches are available across these
districts, preparing for the potential crisis, the officials said. Our district
teams are working round the clock to manage the evolving situation, state Fire and
Emergency Minister Sujit Bose said. On Tuesday, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata
Banerjee said the state is fully prepared to deal with any disaster caused by the
approaching cyclone. She also announced that schools and ICDS (Integrated Child
Development Services) centres in nine districts would remain closed from Wednesday
till October 26 as a precaution. She said that district administrations have been
instructed to relocate people from low-lying areas to safer locations. A
centralised control room has been set up at the state secretariat to closely
monitor the situation. Control rooms have also been established in Purba and
Paschim Medinipur, North and South 24 Parganas, Hooghly, and Howrah districts.
Heavy rainfall is expected in the coastal districts, with Kolkata and surrounding
areas likely to experience heavy to very heavy rain. In coastal areas like Digha,
Shankarpur, and Tajpur, authorities have advised tourists to stay indoors and avoid
going into the sea as a safety measure.

11. Published on: 2024-10-22

Keywords: ['Cyclone Dana', 'West Bengal', 'Mamata Banerjee', 'preparedness plan',
'NDRF', 'landfall', 'Odisha', 'heavy rainfall alert', 'evacuation', 'SDRF']
Headline : Cyclone Dana: West Bengal govt unveils preparedness plan for nine
districts ahead of landfall
Content : Kolkata: As Cyclone Dana is likely to make landfall between Odisha's Puri
and Sagar Island in West Bengal, West Bengal government has announced a detailed
preparedness plan and a slew of measures to fight the impact of the Cyclone in the
nine districts. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Tuesday that she
has created a seven-member team of Principal Secretaries, who will function as
observers, have been deployed in nine the districts to monitor the situation and
take action.The Chief Secretary will to monitor the situation round the clock and
two control rooms have been opened, the Chief Minister said.ALSO READ: Cyclone Dana
update: Odisha civil services prelims exam postponed, over 150 trains cancelled in
BengalWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced that seven Principal
Secretaries have been deployed to expedite preparedness and take action depending
on the impact of the Cyclone. The fishermen have been warned to stay away from the
seas for the next two days. The SDRF and NDRF have been pressed into action and
tourists spots in coastal areas have been evacuated, The schools and colleges will
remain closed in nine Bengal districts for next three days from Wednesday, Banerjee
said, adding the schools can be used as rescue centres as well.Odisha and West
Bengal will face the impact of Cyclone Dana, which is expected to make landfall
between Puri and Sagar Island on the intervening night of October 24 and October
25. 'Dana' is likely to cross north Odisha and West Bengal coasts as a severe
cyclonic storm with a wind speed of 100-110 kmph gusting 120 kmph.The low pressure
area, set to transform into a cyclonic storm by October 23, will hit Odisha and
West Bengal coast on October 24-25. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has
issued heavy rainfall alert for the two states.Altogether 135 train services have
been cancelled in South Eastern Railways as a preventive measure. As part of State
level and district level preparedness, evacuation in low lying areas have been
done. In the coastal areas, tourists have been evacuated from coastal areas as
precautionary measure, the Chief Minister said.For West Bengal, the Met Office has
predicted heavy rain in the coastal districts of Purba and Paschim Medinipur and
North and South 24 Parganas on October 23.At least 10 NDRF teams, equipped with
sophisticated life-saving and relief gadgets, have been deployed in bengal and
Odisha and the teams will remain in their respective areas and help in the relief
and restoration work in the post-cyclone period.As per the World Meteorological
Organisation (WMO), Dana's name was suggested by Qatar. It means generosity in
Arabic.

12. Published on: 2024-10-22

Keywords: ['Cyclone Dana', 'West Bengal schools closure', 'Odisha schools closure',
'cyclonic storm', 'India Meteorological Department', 'NDRF teams', 'heavy
rainfall', 'storm impact', 'National Disaster Response Force']
Headline : Cyclone Dana prompts major school closures: Here's how West Bengal and
Odisha are battling the incoming st
Content : The West Bengal government has announced the closure of schools in nine
districts from October 23 to October 26 due to the impending Cyclonic Storm Dana.
These districts include South 24 Parganas, North 24 Parganas, Purba Medinipur,
Paschim Medinipur, Jhargram, Bankura, Hooghly, Howrah, and Kolkata. The India
Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that Cyclone Dana will intensify into
a severe cyclonic storm, with landfall expected between late October 24 and early
October 25.The storm is forecasted to impact the eastern coast of India, with
Odisha and West Bengal expected to bear the brunt of its fury. According to the
IMD, The depression over the Bay of Bengal will intensify into a cyclonic storm by
October 23 and cross the Odisha-West Bengal coasts between Puri and Sagar Island on
October 25 as a severe storm with wind speeds of 100-110 kmph, gusting to 120 kmph.
Precautionary Measures in PlaceIn preparation for Cyclone Dana, the Odisha
government has also declared a three-day closure of schools in 14 districts,
including Ganjam, Puri, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Bhadrak, Balasore, Mayurbhanj,
and Cuttack. Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) Deoranjan Kumar Singh announced the
closures in a letter to district collectors. The Odisha government has also
requested additional teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) to be
deployed in the affected areas, adding to the existing teams already in
position.ALSO READ: Cyclone Dana update: Odisha civil services prelims exam
postponed, over 150 trains cancelled in BengalOdisha's Revenue and Disaster
Management Minister, Suresh Pujari, said, The existing NDRF teams are on the move
to possible affected districts. Additional Special Relief Commissioner Padmanav
Behera stated that 17 Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) teams will be
deployed in ten districts most likely to be affected by the storm, with three more
ODRAF teams on standby.In West Bengal, heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in
several districts, including Kolkata, Howrah, Hooghly, South 24 Parganas, North 24
Parganas, Paschim Medinipur, and Jhargram, on October 24 and 25. The IMD has
advised fishermen to avoid venturing into the sea from October 23 to 25, as winds
along the Odisha-West Bengal coasts are expected to reach 60 kmph and increase
further as the storm approaches.How was Cyclone Dana named?Cyclone Dana is the
second major cyclonic storm to hit the Indian coast within two months, following
Cyclone Asna in August. The name Dana was contributed by Qatar under the tropical
cyclone naming system managed by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO). In
Arabic, Dana means generosity or bounty. The WMO naming system aims to
enhance public awareness and make communication about these storms more effective
across countries.The naming of cyclones in the region began in 2000, with countries
such as India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan contributing names to a rotating
list. The system was expanded in 2018 to include five more countries: Iran, Qatar,
Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen.Government and Agency
ResponsesThe IMD's Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra warned that Odisha will be
significantly affected by Cyclone Dana, with the possibility of heavy rainfall and
strong winds in northern Odisha. He added, The exact place of landfall will be
confirmed later, but the storm will likely impact both Odisha and West Bengal. In
response to the forecast, the Odisha government has canceled all staff leaves from
October 23 to 25. The IMD has also issued an orange warning for several districts,
indicating heavy to very heavy rainfall in isolated areas such as Kendrapada,
Cuttack, Nayagarh, Kandhamal, and Gajapati in Odisha. Coastal villages in both
Odisha and West Bengal are preparing cyclone shelters, and evacuations from high-
risk areas are already underway.National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC)
Chairperson TV Somanathan has urged states such as Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh,
and Jharkhand to prepare for heavy rainfall and potential flooding. He emphasized
that water releases from dams in the affected regions should be adjusted to
minimize flood risks. The Centre has also mobilized additional rescue and relief
teams from the Army, Navy, and Coast Guard to provide emergency assistance if
needed.As Cyclone Dana nears landfall, the IMD has predicted squally winds of 40-50
kmph, gusting up to 60 kmph, starting on October 23. By October 24, winds could
intensify to speeds of 100-110 kmph, with gusts reaching 120 kmph, particularly in
coastal areas.What is the Science Behind CyclonesCyclones form from low-pressure
systems over warm waters, such as the Bay of Bengal, where Cyclone Dana originated.
A well-marked low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal intensified into a depression
on October 21 and is expected to escalate into a severe storm by October 23.
According to the IMD, this progression from a low-pressure system to a depression
and finally a cyclonic storm typically occurs as air converges toward the center of
the system, causing it to rotate and pick up wind speeds.Cyclonic storms bring with
them strong winds, heavy rain, and storm surges that can cause flooding and
widespread damage to infrastructure. Coastal regions in particular are vulnerable
to the effects of these storms, which is why emergency response teams and
precautionary measures are often put in place well ahead of time.As the storm
continues to approach, government authorities in Odisha and West Bengal are working
together with disaster relief forces to ensure that residents in high-risk areas
are evacuated to safer locations, cyclone shelters are adequately prepared, and
emergency response teams are on standby. The IMD and state governments are urging
the public to follow all safety advisories and refrain from venturing into
dangerous areas.

13. Published on: 2024-10-23

Keywords: ['Cyclone Dana', 'Odisha rescue teams', 'National Disaster Response
Force', 'evacuation procedures', 'heavy rainfall', 'Bay of Bengal', 'coastal
areas', 'Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force', 'IMD warning', 'disaster management']
Headline : Odisha deploys 288 rescue teams, evacuates people as Cyclone 'Dana'
heads toward Bay of Bengal
Content : As the deep depression over the Bay of Bengal intensified into cyclonic
storm 'Dana' on Wednesday morning, the Odisha government expedited the evacuation
of people from coastal areas and deployed 288 rescue teams in vulnerable areas
across 14 districts, officials said.The state government has already mobilised 19
National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams, 51 Odisha Disaster Rapid Action
Force (ODRAF) teams, and 178 Fire Services teams, with an additional 40 teams also
deployed in the affected districts. On Wednesday morning, the Indian Air Force
transported 150 NDRF personnel and relief materials to Bhubaneswar using two
aircraft. The districts on alert are Angul, Puri, Nayagarh, Khordha, Cuttack,
Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Jajpur, Bhadrak, Balasore, Keonjhar, Dhenkanal, Ganjam,
and Mayurbhanj. The state has identified over 3,000 vulnerable locations
(villages) across 14 districts, primarily along the coastal belt, and started
evacuation procedures. Approximately 10,60,336 people are likely to be evacuated
before Cyclone Dana makes landfall early Friday, a senior official from the
Special Relief Commissioner's office said, adding that arrangements have been made
to protect lives and property. According to the IMD's latest bulletin, the deep
depression over the east-central Bay of Bengal moved west-northwest at a speed of
18 km/h and intensified into cyclonic storm 'Dana', which was centered about 560 km
southeast of Paradip (Odisha) and 630 km south-southeast of Sagar Island (West
Bengal) at 5:30 AM. It is likely to move northwest and intensify into a severe
cyclonic storm over the northwest Bay of Bengal by early morning on October 24,
crossing the coasts of north Odisha and West Bengal between Puri and Sagar Island
during the night of October 24 to the morning of October 25. Wind speeds are
expected to reach 100-110 km/h, gusting to 120 km/h, the Indian Meterological
Department warned. The IMD cautioned that Cyclone 'Dana' would bring significant
rainfall to Odisha, predicting light to moderate rain at most locations, with heavy
rainfall (7-11 cm) in isolated areas over Balasore, Bhadrak, Kendrapara,
Jagatsinghpur, Puri, and Khordha starting the evening of October 23. On October 24
and 25, heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in several places, with isolated
areas receiving extremely heavy rainfall (over 21 cm) in districts including
Balasore, Mayurbhanj, and Jajpur, it added. Squally winds are likely to begin on
the evening of October 23. Wind speeds will gradually increase to 80 km/h by the
morning of October 24, and could reach 120 km/h from the night of October 24 until
the morning of October 25, before decreasing gradually thereafter. The IMD has
prohibited all marine activities, including fishing, in the Bay of Bengal until the
cyclone has passed. All fishermen returned to the coast by Tuesday evening, said
Odisha's revenue and disaster management minister, Suresh Pujari. Pujari appealed
the people to cooperate with the administration and shift to shelter camps by
Wednesday evening. We have made all arrangements like food, drinking water, baby
food and women police in camps, he said adding that an estimated 10 lakh people
are expected to be shifted before the cyclone crosses the coast.

14. Published on: 2024-10-22

Keywords: ['bengaluru building collapse', 'bengaluru rains building collapse',
'under-construction building collapse', '17 trapped in bengaluru building
collapse', 'bengaluru rescue operations', 'heavy rainfall', 'Bengaluru Rains',
'NDRF', 'SDRF', 'Babusapalya']
Headline : Bengaluru Rains: One dead, five still missing after under-construction
building collapses amid severe floo
Content : A building under construction in Bengaluru's Horamavu Agara area
collapsed on Tuesday, leading to one death and leaving five people missing,
according to police reports. The incident occurred in the afternoon, with 20
workers inside at the time.D Devaraja, DCP (East) Bengaluru, stated, Twenty people
were trapped. One of them has died, and 14 were rescued. Five are still missing.
Rescue operations are currently underway.The collapse is believed to have been
caused by heavy rainfall. An eyewitness on the scene noted that around 1:00 pm, the
workers heard a loud noise, and the building began to shake. A total of 20 people
were there. Seven of our workers were on site, and one of them has died. The
building collapsed due to heavy rainfall. It was a seven-story building. Three
others have been injured and hospitalized, the eyewitness reported. Another
worker, Mehfoos, recounted, We are labourers working here. When we were on a lunch
break at around 1:00 pm, we heard a loud sound, and the building started shaking. A
man who was working inside the building died on the spot. Severe Weather and
Flooding ConditionsBengaluru has faced record-breaking rainfall recently, with the
Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) reporting an astounding 186.2 mm of rain
recorded at the GKVK observatory until 8:30 am on Sunday, surpassing the previous
highest 24-hour record of 178.9 mm set on October 1, 1997. The ongoing downpour has
severely affected public life, particularly in northern Bengaluru. Areas such as
Yelahanka and Doddabommasandra Lake have been inundated, resulting in significant
waterlogging and prompting authorities to deploy five teams of the National
Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) for rescue
and evacuation efforts.In Yelahanka, particularly around the Kendriya Vihar
apartment complex, residents experienced waist-deep water flooding their homes.
Videos circulating on social media depict submerged vehicles and residents being
rescued in coracles. The complex, previously home to former President A.P.J. Abdul
Kalam, has suffered repeated flooding, raising concerns about safety and
infrastructure in the area.Impact on Daily Life and Emergency ResponsesThe flooding
has thrown public life into disarray. Many residents have chosen to stay indoors,
and essential travel has been disrupted, with passengers missing flights, trains,
and buses. Children in affected neighborhoods have been unable to attend school due
to the hazardous conditions.Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, who oversees
Bengaluru Development, addressed the media on Tuesday regarding the situation. He
stated, You might have noticed in the media what is happening in Dubai and Delhi.
There is pollution in Delhi and rains in Dubai, which is a drought-prone region.
There is a similar situation in many parts of the country. We are managing. He
highlighted the severity of the issue in southern, western, and Mahadevapura zones,
where multiple layouts were inundated, including Basava Samithi Layout and Tata
Nagar. He explained that the embankment of a lake had collapsed in Dasarahalli,
exacerbating the flooding situation.In response to the ongoing crisis, Shivakumar
noted the installation of 20 pumps to remove water from low-lying areas and
confirmed the deployment of rescue teams: I’ve instructed my officers to be out in
the field, and they’ve been working for the last 48 hours. He also announced that
604 families from Kendriya Vihar and Tata Nagar would be relocated due to the risks
associated with continued flooding.Rainfall Forecast and Ongoing EffortsThe IMD
forecasts that light to moderate thundershowers are likely to occur in various
districts, including Bengaluru Urban and Rural. However, relief may be on the
horizon as the heavy rains are expected to taper off in the next two to three days.
Despite this, the immediate impact of the floods has left many areas, including
major roads, in a state of disarray.Shivakumar further addressed criticisms
regarding his visibility during the crisis, stating, Let them say I'm missing, but
you can clearly see me right here. I too got stuck and suffered due to the rains.
He confirmed that the government is actively monitoring the situation and
prioritizing relief efforts for the affected populations.The building collapse in
Babusapalya and the resulting flooding in Bengaluru illustrate the severe impact of
recent weather events on the city’s infrastructure and its residents. As emergency
operations continue, local authorities remain committed to providing assistance and
restoring normalcy to the affected areas. The ongoing challenges underscore the
need for improved disaster management strategies in the face of increasing weather
unpredictability.

15. Published on: 2024-10-22

Keywords: ['Bengaluru weather forecast', 'Bengaluru rains news', 'Bengaluru rains
today', 'Bengaluru rains live', 'Bengaluru rain news', 'Bengaluru rains', 'India
Meteorological Department', 'heavy rainfall', 'DK Shivakumar', 'BBMP']
Headline : Bengaluru rains: 5 dead, public infrastructure crumbles in India's
silicon valley
Content : Waterlogged Bengaluru saw five fatalities on Tuesday in separate rain-
related incidents as the city continues to reel under heavy showers. The India
Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow warning for Wednesday,
forecasting further rain showers. According to local police, an under-construction
building collapsed in Babusapalya, near KR Puram Railway Station, leading to the
death of three labourers. Fourteen people were rescued, while three others remain
missing. Rescue operations are ongoing, officials said. In a separate incident, two
children drowned in Kengeri Lake after becoming trapped in the marsh.Meanwhile, the
Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society (KITS) released an advisory on Tuesday
evening, urging IT, BT, and private companies to allow employees to work from home
on Wednesday, October 23, due to the heavy rain forecast for Bengaluru Urban
district. This is the second time in two weeks that the government has recommended
remote work for private-sector employees.“The India Meteorological Department (IMD)
—Met Centre Bengaluru has issued a yellow warning for Bengaluru Urban, effective
from 1:30 PM on October 22 to 8:30 AM on October 23. The warning indicates
potentially adverse weather conditions due to heavy rainfall,” said Champa E.,
General Manager of KITS, emphasizing that the safety and well-being of employees
should be prioritized under such circumstances. Bengaluru Urban District
Commissioner G Jagadeesha also issued a directive declaring a holiday for all
schools; however, there is no such order for colleges.According to the city's civic
body-- BBMP, Yelahanka received 157 mm (six inches) of rain in just six hours, from
midnight to 6 AM on Tuesday. In the same area, residents around the Kendriya Vihar
apartment complex experienced waist-deep flooding in their homes, prompting
National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams to conduct rescues using coracles.
Videos of inundated homes have been widely shared on social media throughout the
week.Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, addressing the media on Tuesday, stated
that 20 pumps have been installed to drain water from low-lying areas. I’ve
instructed my officers to be out in the field, and they’ve been working
continuously for the last 48 hours. The 604 families from Kendriya Vihar and Tata
Nagar will be relocated due to the risks associated with flooding,” he said, adding
that his team is actively monitoring the situation and prioritizing relief efforts
for the affected citizens.Daily life in the city has been severely impacted, with
reports of a lake embankment giving way in Dasarahalli, heavy flooding in five
areas under the Mahadevapura zone, and traffic disruptions on main roads across the
city coming to light.Opposition leaders and citizens have criticized the
Siddaramaiah-led Congress government’s promises for ‘Brand Bengaluru’ amid
crumbling public infrastructure. Ah, just another day in Bengaluru where the
Congress government's blunders have turned the city’s world-class infrastructure
into a mini Venice due to the rains! Kudos to @siddaramaiah & @DKShivakumar for
their visionary leadership – Bengaluru is really floating into the future. Maybe
next term, we can invest in boats instead of roads? the JD(S) posted on X.

16. Published on: 2024-10-22

Keywords: ['Cyclone Dana', 'Odisha preparations', 'severe cyclonic storm', 'Odisha
government', 'heavy rainfall', 'NDRF']
Headline : Preparations in place in Odisha to tackle Cyclone 'Dana'
Content : A low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is likely to turn into a
severe cyclonic storm by October 23 as predicted by the India Meteorological
Department. It is expected to reach the coasts adjoining Odisha and West Bengal by
Thursaday and likely that Cyclone Dana will bring heavy rains till Friday.Odisha
Director General of Police Sudhansu Sekhar Sadangi has said that the police's
preparations are in place to tackle the situations arising out of cyclone
'Dana.'IMD stated that Cyclone Dana would cross the north Odisha and West Bengal
coasts between Puri and Sagar Island during the night of October 24 and early
morning of October 25. We are waiting for the cyclone to hit, whether it will hit
Bangladesh or Odisha, our action will depend on that and preparations are in place
for now, Sadangi told reporters here. We are trying to bring back the fishermen
who have gone into the sea. By tomorrow we'll get to know the districts which will
likely be affected. Our course of action will depend on that, the police official
said.Meanwhile, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has assured that the State
government is fully prepared to tackle any situation arising out of Cyclone Dana.
Zero casualties will be ensured. There is no need to panic. The government is fully
prepared to tackle the situation, Majhi said after a review meeting on the state's
cyclone preparedness. One hundered per cent evacuation will be done after
identifying vulnerable areas. NDRF, ODRAF & Fire Services teams are kept ready. The
government is closely monitoring the situation, Majhi said.The Chief Minister said
that cyclone shelters will be equipped with all necessities and essential
commodities. Discussion was also held for early restoration of power and water
supply and telephone and road communication. Uninterrupted electricity will be
ensured to hospitals. The concerned department has already kept a close watch to
prevent hoarding or overcharging of essential commodities, the Chief Minister
said. Meanwhile, Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo said on
Monday that multiple departments in the state have been instructed to be on high
alert as the IMD has predicted heavy rainfall in the state due to cyclone Dana. The
Odisha government is in total preparedness in both the energy and agriculture
departments, apart from that the revenue department is also totally prepared. We
have taken our reviews, the department has issued necessary instructions to the
concerned officers and others. Their leaves have been cancelled and they've all
been told to be on high alert, the Deputy chief minister told ANI.He further said
that Kendrapara, Balasore and Bhadrak will be mainly affected by the cyclone. The
basic issue is that now even the Meteorological Department is not able to predict
and project which way the cyclone is going to go.They are estimating that it may
move towards North Odisha. Three districts may mainly be affected, Kendrapara,
Balasore and Bhadrak. The rest of the coastal districts like Jagatsinghpur, Puri,
Ganjam and others may receive heavy rainfall, he said.Mentioning that advisories
have been given to various officers to prepare for evacuation, the deputy CM added,
Basic advisories have been given to all the agricultural officers and the district
collectors and everybody to be prepared to ensure that whatever rainwater comes is
quickly evacuated, he added.

17. Published on: 2024-10-21

Keywords: ['Cyclone Dana', 'Bay of Bengal', 'cyclone dana landfall news', 'odisha
cyclone dana', 'west bengal cyclone dana', 'cyclone dana latest news', 'odisha
heavy rain warning', 'bengal heavy rainfall warning', 'imd news', 'imd cyclone dana
update']
Headline : Cyclone Dana landfall: These coastal states warned of heavy rainfall.
Check IMD's latest update
Content : A cyclonic storm is likely to hit the coasts of Odisha and West Bengal on
Thursday after an existing system over the Bay of Bengal intensifies on Wednesday,
the India Meteorological Department said. The cyclonic circulation over the Andaman
sea on Monday intensified into a low-pressure area and is likely to turn into a
cyclonic storm by October 23 which will impact Odisha-West Bengal coast, the IMD
said. Cyclone Dana is expected to make a landfall over the coastal states of Odisha
and West Bengal on Thursday, October 24.The upper air cyclonic circulation over
North Andaman Sea and adjoining Bay of Bengal has formed a low-pressure area over
the eastcentral Bay of Bengal and adjoining north Andaman Sea in the early morning.
It is very likely to intensify into a depression by October 22 morning and into a
cyclonic storm by October 23, over eastcentral Bay of Bengal, the IMD said. The
system is very likely to reach northwest Bay of Bengal off Odisha-West Bengal
coasts by October 24 morning, it said.ALSO READ: Cyclone Dana: IMD forecasts heavy
rains for Odisha and West Bengal, advises precautionary measures Cyclone Dana
updatesUnder the impact of cyclone Dana, heavy rainfall between 20 and 30 cm is
likely at some places in Odisha from October 23 to 25, as per the weather
department. A red alert warning has been issued for Puri, Khurda, Ganjam and
Jagatsinghpur districts. Light to moderate rainfall at most places with heavy
rainfall (07-11 cm) at isolated places is very likely over Odisha on 23rd & heavy
to very heavy rainfall at a few places and extremely heavy rainfall (≥ 21 cm) at
isolated places on 24th & 25th October, the IMD said in its bulletin. Light to
moderate rainfall at most places with heavy rainfall at isolated places is very
likely over coastal districts of West Bengal on 23rd and heavy to very heavy
rainfall at a few places over Gangetic West Bengal on 24th & 25th October, it
added. The weather agency has also warned of heavy rainfall at isolated places in
north coastal Andhra Pradesh on October 24 and 25.ALSO READ: Tamil Nadu floods:
Depression over Bay of Bengal moves closer to Chennai. These states to receive
heavy rainfall Cyclone Dana: Odisha on high alertThe IMD has issued graphics
depicting the possible track of the moment of cyclone Dana, which hints that a
severe cyclonic storm could likely hit the north Odisha coast, a senior scientist
at the Regional Meteorological Centre, Bhubaneswar said. Assuring full
preparedness, revenue and disaster management minister Suresh Pujari told TOI, “The
special relief commissioner is in touch with all district administrations and asked
them to stay on alert. NDRF, ODRAF and fire services teams have been kept
ready.”The IMD has advised fishermen to return to shore by Monday evening and not
to venture into the sea till October 26. Meanwhile, the Odisha government has
ramped up operations for preparedness of cyclone Dana. Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja
held a review meeting with senior officials and the district collectors have been
asked to prepare cyclone shelters to accommodate residents if evacuations are
necessary.The inauguration of the Rs 450 crore modern passenger terminal at
Petrapole on the Indo-Bangladesh border has also been postponed due to the
impending cyclone Dana, an official told news agency PTI. According to sources,
Home Minister Amit Shah was supposed to inaugurate the terminal on October
24.Cyclone Dana: Heavy rainfall warning for OdishaIMD DG Mrutyunjay Mohapatra on
Sunday said that Odisha is likely to bear the maximum brunt of the cyclonic storm.
The cyclone would spend maximum time on the Odisha coast leading to heavy to very
heavy rainfall and high speed wind up to 100 km/hour. The IMD has issued red
warning (take action) of isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall (7 to 20 cm) with
isolated extremely heavy rainfall (more than 20 cm) and thunderstorm with lightning
has been sounded for isolated places in Puri, Khurda, Ganjam and Jagatsinghpur
districts on October 24. It also issued an orange warning (get ready to take
action) of heavy to very heavy rainfall (7 to 20cm) along with thunderstorm with
lightning for isolated places in Kendrapada, Cuttack, Nayagarh, Kandhamal and
Gajapati districts.ALSO READ: Bangalore Weather: IMD forecasts heavy rain for next
few days, schools closed, traffic police issue advisory. Here're all updates Yellow
warning (be aware) of heavy rainfall (7 to 11cm) and thunderstorm with lightning
has also been issued for isolated places in Bhadrak, Balasore, Jajpur, Angul,
Dhenkanal, Boudh, Kalahandi, Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri, Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar
districts.The IMD maintained that squally wind speed reaching 40-50 gusting to 60
kmph is very likely to commence over northwest adjoining west central Bay of
Bengal, along and off Odisha coast, from October 23 evening. It would gradually
increase becoming gale wind speed reaching 100-110 kmph gusting to 120 kmph from
October 24 night till October 25 morning. Meanwhile, the Odisha government has put
the district collectors of coastal districts on high alert and directed them to
take all possible measures including evacuation of people from vulnerable places.
(With agency inputs)

18. Published on: 2024-10-21

Keywords: ['Cyclone Dana', 'Odisha', 'IMD', 'heavy rainfall', 'National Disaster
Response Force', 'emergency plans', 'weather alerts', 'coastal Odisha', 'flooding
risks', 'India Meteorological Department']
Headline : Cyclone Dana on the horizon, 25 NDRF teams deployed: Here's what to
expect as it approaches Odisha and Wes
Content : The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings of heavy
rainfall as Cyclone Dana is expected to make landfall on October 24 along the
Odisha-West Bengal coast. This cyclone is forming from a low-pressure area over the
Bay of Bengal and North Andaman Sea and is anticipated to intensify into a cyclonic
storm by October 23.Cyclone Dana Odisha: Severe Weather ForecastAccording to IMD
scientist Soma Sen Roy, Heavy rainfall warning issued in A&N Islands for today and
tomorrow and in coastal Andhra Pradesh and coastal Odisha for October 23. The
forecast indicates extremely heavy rainfall in Gangetic West Bengal and coastal
Odisha on October 24 and 25, with other northeastern states like Assam, Tripura,
Mizoram, and Meghalaya also expected to experience heavy rainfall from October 23
to 25.The IMD's Director General, Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, mentioned that Cyclone
Dana, named after Saudi Arabia, may develop into a severe cyclonic storm, with
wind speeds reaching 100-110 km/h, gusting up to 120 km/h. A low-pressure area is
very likely to form over the east-central Bay of Bengal and adjoining north Andaman
Sea during the next 24 hours, he stated.Cyclone Dana Odisha: National Preparedness
MeasuresIn preparation for the cyclone, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)
has stationed 14 teams in West Bengal and 11 teams in Odisha. The government has
activated additional rescue and relief teams from the Army, Navy, and Coast Guard,
ready to deploy ships and aircraft as needed. During a meeting of the National
Crisis Management Committee (NCMC), Cabinet Secretary T V Somanathan emphasized the
need for Odisha and West Bengal to take necessary precautions to prevent loss of
life and minimize property damage.The cabinet secretary reiterated the goal of
ensuring zero casualty during a disaster. He called for evacuations from
vulnerable areas and the immediate return of fishermen at sea. He stated, The aim
should be to keep the loss of lives to zero and minimise damage to property and
infrastructure. Control rooms have been activated in both states to monitor the
evolving situation.Emergency Responses in Odisha and West BengalBoth Odisha and
West Bengal have activated their emergency plans. Cyclone shelters in coastal
villages are being prepared to accommodate residents, and evacuations from high-
risk areas are already underway. Authorities have warned residents and tourists
against visiting seaside locations.In a TOI report, Special Relief Commissioner
Deoranjan Kumar Singh noted, “Our top priority is zero casualty during a disaster.
The administrative machinery of coastal districts likely to be affected has been
kept on high alert.” Pregnant women in these districts are being relocated to
hospitals by October 22 to ensure their safety.The Odisha government has mobilized
emergency response teams, including heavy machinery operators, and fishermen have
been cautioned to secure their vessels. Singh added, “We have advised marine
fishermen to secure their vessels in harbours and jetties as part of the
preparations for Cyclone Dana.”Cyclone Dana Odisha: Current Weather Alerts and
Impact ProjectionsThe IMD has issued a red alert for heavy rain in districts
including Puri, Khurda, Ganjam, and Jagatsinghpur in Odisha. Wind conditions are
expected to escalate, with squally winds of 40-50 km/h, gusting to 60 km/h starting
on the evening of October 23. These winds could intensify to 100-110 km/h with
gusts up to 120 km/h from the night of October 24 through the morning of October
25.Somanathan advised neighboring states, including Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh,
and Jharkhand, to be prepared for heavy rainfall and flooding. He emphasized the
importance of calibrating water releases from dams in affected areas to mitigate
flooding risks.Cyclones are common in Odisha, which has faced severe impacts in the
past. Authorities remain vigilant as the cyclone approaches, ensuring readiness to
protect lives and property.The situation continues to evolve, and residents in
affected regions are urged to remain alert and follow official guidelines as
Cyclone Dana approaches the coastline.

19. Published on: 2024-10-20

Keywords: ['Cyclone Dana', 'cyclonic storm', 'India Meteorological Department',
'Bay of Bengal', 'Odisha', 'West Bengal', 'heavy rainfall', 'wind warnings',
'fishermen safety', 'orange alert']
Headline : Cyclone Dana: IMD forecasts heavy rains for Odisha and West Bengal,
advises precautionary measures
Content : The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for the
formation of Cyclone Dana over the Bay of Bengal, expected to significantly impact
coastal regions in Odisha and West Bengal by October 23. An upper-air cyclonic
circulation over the Andaman Sea is forecasted to develop into a low-pressure area
within the next 24 hours.According to a special weather bulletin from the IMD, this
weather system will likely move west-northwest, intensifying into a depression by
the morning of October 22, before evolving into a cyclonic storm by October 23 over
the east-central Bay of Bengal.Cyclone Dana: Predicted Movement and Rainfall
IntensityFollowing its formation, Cyclone Dana is anticipated to shift
northwestward, reaching the northwest Bay of Bengal off the coasts of Odisha and
West Bengal by the morning of October 24. The IMD predicts that these coastal areas
will experience heavy rainfall from October 23 to 25. IMD Director-General
Mrutyunjay Mohapatra stated, Some places in the coastal region may experience 20
cm rainfall on October 24-25. The intensity of the spell may also increase to 20 to
30 cm, and above 30 at some places, during an interview with a local TV channel.
Fishermen are advised to return to shore by October 21 due to the storm's potential
impacts.Cyclone Dana Odisha: Wind Speed Warnings and Safety PrecautionsThe IMD has
issued warnings regarding wind conditions, predicting squally winds of 40-50 km/h,
gusting to 60 km/h, to commence on the evening of October 23 along the Odisha-West
Bengal coast. These wind speeds are expected to escalate to 100-110 km/h, with
gusts reaching up to 120 km/h from the night of October 24 to the morning of
October 25. The IMD cautions that sea conditions will likely be rough during this
period.In addition to the heavy rainfall expected in Odisha and West Bengal, the
IMD has indicated that light to moderate rainfall is likely in West Bengal and
Andhra Pradesh. An orange alert has been issued for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands
due to heavy rainfall predicted on October 20, while other states, including Tamil
Nadu, Kerala, coastal Andhra Pradesh, and parts of Karnataka, Gujarat, Maharashtra,
and Goa, are under yellow alerts for rainfall.Broader Weather Implications of
Cyclone DanaThe weather system, originating from an upper-air cyclonic circulation
over the central Andaman Sea, was noted by the IMD on October 20. The IMD stated,
“The cyclonic circulation over central Andaman Sea lay over the north Andaman Sea
and neighbourhood at 0300 UTC today, 20 October. Under its influence, a low-
pressure area is likely to form over the east-central Bay of Bengal and adjoining
north Andaman Sea by next 24 hours.”The IMD also forecasted squally weather with
wind speeds reaching 35-45 km/h gusting to 55 km/h over the Andaman Sea until
October 21, while the east-central Bay of Bengal may see wind speeds of 40-50 km/h
gusting to 60 km/h on October 21. The situation may worsen with squally winds of
55-65 km/h gusting to 75 km/h by October 22 evening.The IMD reported that squally
winds with speeds reaching 40-50 km/h, gusting to 60 km/h, are expected to commence
from the evening of October 23 along the Odisha-West Bengal coast. These winds are
projected to increase significantly, escalating to 100-110 km/h, with gusts
reaching up to 120 km/h, from the night of October 24 to the morning of October 25.
The IMD warned that during this period, sea conditions are likely to be rough,
posing dangers to maritime activities.Mrutyunjay Mohapatra reiterated the
seriousness of the situation, stating, Some places in the coastal region may
experience 20 cm rainfall on October 24-25. The intensity of the spell may also
increase to 20 to 30 cm, and above 30 at some places, indicating a serious risk of
flooding and other weather-related hazards.The IMD also issued specific wind
warnings for various regions:Andaman Sea: Squally weather with wind speeds of 35-45
km/h, gusting to 55 km/h, is expected until October 21.East-central Bay of Bengal:
Squally winds of 40-50 km/h, gusting to 60 km/h, are predicted on October 21,
increasing to 55-65 km/h, gusting to 75 km/h by the evening of October 22. Winds
may reach 70-90 km/h, gusting to 100 km/h from the evening of October 23 until the
morning of October 24.North Bay of Bengal: Winds are anticipated to commence at 40-
50 km/h, gusting to 60 km/h from the morning of October 23, eventually increasing
to gale-force winds of 100-110 km/h, gusting to 120 km/h from the evening of
October 24 to the morning of October 25.Given the forecasted weather conditions,
the IMD has advised fishermen to return to shore by October 21.As Cyclone Dana
develops, residents in the affected regions are urged to take necessary precautions
and stay informed about ongoing weather updates to ensure safety during this
potentially severe storm.

20. Published on: 2024-10-20

Keywords: ['Bay of Bengal', 'heavy rainfall', 'cyclonic circulation', 'India
Meteorological Department', 'Low-Pressure Area', 'weather warning', 'North Andaman
Sea', 'Andaman & Nicobar', 'Tamil Nadu rainfall', 'tamil nadu']
Headline : Heavy rainfall expected in coastal India as cyclonic circulation moves
towards Bay of Bengal
Content : The coastal regions of India are likely to witness heavy rainfall as an
upper air cyclonic circulation over the central Andaman Sea has moved to the North
Andaman Sea on Sunday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported.This
circulation is expected to lead to the formation of a Low-Pressure Area over the
East Central Bay of Bengal and adjoining North Andaman Sea in the next 24
hours.According to the IMD, It is very likely to move west-northwestwards and
intensify into a depression by October 22 morning and into a cyclonic storm by
October 23, over East Central Bay of Bengal. 114391439After that, it is expected
to move northwest and reach the northwest Bay of Bengal off the Odisha-West Bengal
coasts by the morning of October 24.The IMD has issued a weather warning. Very
heavy rainfall is likely to occur over South Interior Karnataka and Andaman &
Nicobar , IMD said.Additionally, heavy rainfall is expected in Gujarat, Konkan &
Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, Coastal & North Interior Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu,
Rayalaseema, and Andhra Pradesh today.Earlier on October 19, the IMD reported heavy
rain in several isolated areas in Tamil Nadu, causing major services to be
disrupted due to the continuous rainfall on Saturday. Visuals from the city showed
continuous rainfall leading to waterlogging on roads. Several areas in Chennai
recorded extremely heavy rainfall until 8:30 am on Thursday. 114379027Kathivakkam
and Manali registered 23 cm and 21 cm of rainfall, respectively, while Cholavaram
recorded 30 cm, Red Hills 28 cm, and Avadi 25 cm.The depression over the west-
central and adjoining southwest Bay of Bengal moved west-northwest at a speed of 14
km per hour and crossed the north Tamil Nadu-south Andhra Pradesh coasts between
Puducherry and Nellore, near latitude 13.5 North and longitude 80.2 East, at around
4:30 am on Thursday.

21. Published on: 2024-10-19

Keywords: ['Tamil Nadu rain', 'Puducherry rain', 'heavy rainfall', 'Chennai
flooding', 'MK Stalin']
Headline : Tamil Nadu Rain Alert: Heavy rain lashes in Puducherry, residents
struggle
Content : Heavy rain continues to batter in several isolated areas in Tamil nadu,
bringing the residents to halt and major services disrupted due to incessant rain
on Saturday. Visuals from the city show incessant rainfall leading water-logging on
roads. Earlier, Several areas of Chennai recorded extremely heavy rainfall until
8:30 a.m. on Thursday. Kathivakkam and Manali registered 23 cm and 21 cm of
rainfall, respectively, while Cholavaram recorded 30 cm, Red Hills 28 cm, and Avadi
25 cm.The depression over the west-central and adjoining southwest Bay of Bengal
moved west-northwest at a speed of 14 km per hour and crossed the north Tamil Nadu-
south Andhra Pradesh coasts between Puducherry and Nellore, near latitude 13.5 N
and longitude 80.2 E, at around 4:30 a.m. on Thursday.Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK
Stalin inspected rain-affected areas in Chennai's Kolathur Assembly Constituency
and distributed relief materials on Thursday.Stalin said, The Tamil Nadu
Government is ready to face any situation. Precautionary measures have been
implemented across the state. Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader TKS Elangovan
noted that water had receded quickly, highlighting the steps taken by the state
government over the past two years. Elangovan remarked, Naturally, if rain
continues for 3-4 days, problems will arise. When Jayalalitha was Chief Minister,
this problem occurred twice, including in 2015. What was done then? There were
heavy floods, and most industrial areas were inundated. With heavy rainfall, issues
are inevitable. We are laying pipelines, and while there was waterlogging for two
days after the rain stopped last time, this time, the water receded quickly. This
shows the effectiveness of our actions over the past two years. He added that all
DMK ministers were out on the streets to assess the flood situation and provide
relief to the public.

22. Published on: 2024-10-17

Keywords: ['Chennai school holiday', 'Tamil Nadu floods', 'Andhra Pradesh school
holiday', 'Tamil Nadu weather alert', 'chennai rainfall news', 'bengaluru school
holiday', 'tamil nadu weather', 'imd weather latest update', 'chennai cyclone
update', 'chennai rainfall school holiday']
Headline : Tamil Nadu floods: School holiday in Chennai tomorrow amid heavy rain?
Check latest update
Content : Even as Chennai continues to batter heavy rainfall for the past few days,
the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has lowered the Red alert for Chennai and
adjoining districts to an orange alert on October 17. The weather agency has warned
of heavy rainfall in northern Tamil Nadu. With several southern states Tamil Nadu,
Karnataka, Kerala continue to receive heavy rainfall, the respective state
governments have directed the state officials to announce holiday for schools.
Parts of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu have been reeling under incessant
rainfall for a few days now and severe water-logging and traffic congestion has
been reported in Chennai and its nearby areas. Residential neighbourhoods and roads
were left waterlogged with knee-deep water, and public transport services were
majorly impacted today.ALSO READ: Tamil Nadu floods: Depression over Bay of Bengal
moves closer to Chennai. These states to receive heavy rainfallThe weather
department said that rains will continue in many parts of Tamil Nadu on Thursday
and Friday. The RMC also mentioned that in some areas, there may be breaks in
rainfall across Tamil Nadu.Tamil Nadu school holidayThe India Meteorological
Department (IMD) on Thursday released a bulletin regarding the weather forecast for
Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal area. The weather office has warned of heavy
rainfall with thunderstorm for Tamil Nadu for the next few days. Heavy rains have
been lashing Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu for the past two days,
disrupting daily life.On Wednesday, the state governments of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu
and Andhra Pradesh ordered private schools and colleges to remain closed and
conduct online classes. Since the IMD has warned of heavy rainfall, it is likely
that the same will continue this week. Reports suggest that educational
institutions will remain shut in rain-hit Chennai. As per reports, a holiday has
been announced for schools and colleges across the districts of Chennai,
Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur and Chengalpet. However, an official confirmation on the
same is still awaited.ALSO READ: School holiday in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka tomorrow
amid heavy rainfall? Check latest update Bengaluru school holidayHeavy rains have
disrupted normal life in Bengaluru and have left the low-lying areas inundated.
Bengaluru Urban District Commissioner on Tuesday released an order directing all
schools and colleges will remain closed today due to heavy rains. Several private
schools have decided to close the schools on Thursday, October 17 as well. Given
the alert for an impending cyclone in Bengaluru, schools might remain closed on
Thursday too. Andhra Pradesh school holidayThe Andhra Pradesh government on
Wednesday announced holidays for schools and colleges in Tirupati, Chittoor,
Nellore, and Prakasam districts for Wednesday and Thursday. The educational
institutes in these areas remained shut today. As the weather office has predicted
heavy to extreme rainfall in the isolated districts of Andhra Pradesh, authorities
in Andhra Pradesh's West Godavari, Krishna, Guntur, Eluru, Bapatla, NTR, Palnadu,
Prakasam, and Tirupati districts have asked schools, colleges and other educational
institutes are likely to remain closed till Friday (October 18), as per reports.

23. Published on: 2024-10-17

Keywords: ['chennai cyclone', 'tamil nadu rains', 'Tamil Nadu cyclone', 'Bay of
Bengal depression', 'Chennai weather', 'Puducherry rainfall', 'chennai weather
news', 'chennai rainfall news', 'tamil nadu weather news', 'tamil nadu weather']
Headline : Tamil Nadu floods: Depression over Bay of Bengal moves closer to
Chennai. These states to receive heavy ra
Content : Tamil Nadu and Puducherry may have to brace for more rainfall, according
to a recent forecast by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Chennai and its
surrounding areas have been receiving heavy rainfall for the past two days,
throwing normal out of gear and causing massive inconvenience to the public. The
weather agency on Thursday in its latest weather bulletin has predicted for light
to moderate rainfall with thunderstorm and lightning at one or two places is likely
to occur over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal area from Thursday till Sunday.
Heavy rainfall is likely to occur at isolated places over Vellore, Tirupattur,
Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Salem and Erode districts on Friday, the weather agency
said.ALSO READ: Chennai rains: Will the cyclonic depression hit the Tamil Nadu
coast tomorrow? Check IMD's latest weather update Many areas in Chennai,
Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, and Tiruvallur districts experienced heavy to very
heavy rains on Thursday, leading to waterlogging and stagnation. Heavy rain
continued to lash Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, bringing
residential neighbourhoods and roads under knee-deep water and leading to traffic
congestion besides affecting public transport services.Tamil Nadu, Chennai
weatherThe depression over the West Central and adjoining SouthWest Bay of Bengal
moved West- Northwest with a speed of 14 km per hour during the last six hours and
crossed the north of Tamil Nadu- South Andhra Pradesh coasts between Pondicherry
and Nellore and closer to the North of Chennai, near latitude 13.5 N and longitude
80.2 E on Thursday at around 4:30 a.m. Subsequently, the depression has weakened
into a well-marked low pressure area and lay over the South coastal Andhra Pradesh
and adjoining North coastal Tamil Nadu. Depression over westcentral and adjoining
southwest Bay of Bengal crossed north Tamil Nadu - South Andhra Pradesh coasts
between Puducherry and Nellore, close to north of Chennai, near latitude 13.5 N and
longitude 80.2 E around 0430 hrs IST of today, the 17th October. Subsequently, it
weakened into a well marked low pressure area and lay over South coastal Andhra
Pradesh and adjoining North coastal Tamil Nadu at 0530 hrs IST of today,
http://2024.To continue to move west-northwestwards and weaken further into a low
pressure area during next 12 hours, the IMD said in a tweet on X. Tamil Nadu
floodsThe Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has lowered the Red alert for
Chennai and adjoining districts to an orange alert, as rains in these areas are
expected to be moderate. But the weather department has warned of heavy rainfall in
northern Tamil Nadu.ALSO READ: Chennai rains: Depression over Bay of Bengal to make
landfall todayThe IMD said heavy rainfall is likely to occur at isolated places
over Ghat areas of Coimbatore and Tiruppur districts; Ranipet, Vellore,Tirupattur,
Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Salem, Tiruchirappalli, Dindigul,Madurai, Pudukkottai,
Ariyalur and Perambalur districts on Sunday. The IMD has issued alert for heavy
rainfall at isolated places over Ghat areas of Coimbatore and Tiruppur districts;
Ranipet, Vellore, Tirupattur,Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Salem, Tiruchirappalli,
Dindigul, Madurai, Pudukkottai, Ariyalur and Perambalur districts on Monday.
Thunderstorm with lightning is likely to occur at one or two places over Tamilnadu,
Puducherry and Karaikal area from Thursday till Monday, it added. The weather
agency added that a fresh low pressure area is likely to form over Central Bay of
Bengal around 22nd October. A fresh upper air cyclonic circulation very likely to
form over North Andaman Sea around 20th October. Under its influence, a low
pressure area likely to form over CentralBay of Bengal around 22nd October,
thereafter, it is likely to move northwestwards and intensify further, the IMD
said in a statement.(With agency inputs)

24. Published on: 2024-10-17

Keywords: ['Chennai rains', 'Bay of Bengal', 'depression', 'Indian Meteorological
Department', 'heavy rainfall', 'Tamil Nadu', 'bangalore weather', 'weather today',
"today's weather update", 'chennai weather update']
Headline : Chennai rains: Depression over Bay of Bengal to make landfall today
Content : The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert for
residents in parts of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh as a depression over the west-
central and southwest Bay of Bengal is moving towards the coast. This weather
system is expected to bring heavy rainfall and potentially disrupt daily life in
several areas.According to the IMD, the depression moved west-northwestwards at a
speed of 22 km/h over the past six hours. As of late last night, October 16, 2024,
it was centered over the Bay of Bengal, approximately 80 km east-northeast of
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and 150 km southeast of Nellore, Andhra Pradesh. This places
the depression very close to the coastline.The system is likely to continue moving
in a west-northwest direction and is expected to make landfall between Puducherry
and Nellore, close to the north of Chennai, by early morning today, October 17,
2024.Expected Weather ImpactAs the depression nears the coast, heavy rainfall is
likely to affect several districts in north Tamil Nadu and southern Andhra Pradesh.
Chennai and its surrounding regions can expect heavy to very heavy rains, along
with strong winds, particularly in the coastal areas. Nellore, too, is expected to
see downpours and localized flooding in some parts.Heavy monsoon rains triggered
severe flooding across parts of southern India, leading to the closure of schools,
colleges, and government offices on Wednesday. Moreover, power outages and flight
cancellations disrupted normal life in the industrial and tech hub, Chennai and
Bengaluru.In Chennai, the high-security Poes Garden area, home to top politicians
and celebrities, was severely flooded, with residents navigating knee-deep waters.
The India Meteorological Department forecasted winds of up to 60 kph until
Thursday.The Tamil Nadu government has deployed over 200 boats and disaster
response teams to manage the situation, while experts attribute the worsening rains
to climate change.
25. Published on: 2024-10-16
Keywords: ['IMD Weather alert', 'Heavy Rainfall', 'South India Flooding', 'Bay of
Bengal Depression', 'Tamil Nadu Rainfall', 'Andhra Pradesh Weather', 'Flash Flood
Risk', 'MK Stalin', 'Weather Advisory', 'Rainwater Clearance']
Headline : Heavy Rainfall Alert: South India braces for flooding as Bay of Bengal
depression approaches
Content : A depression over the Bay of Bengal is moving towards the coast of Tamil
Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, bringing heavy rainfall to South India. The weather system
is predicted to reach the coasts of North Tamil Nadu and South Andhra Pradesh early
on October 17 and may weaken into a low-pressure area by October 19.Tamil Nadu and
Puducherry will experience light to moderate rainfall, with isolated areas
receiving heavy to extremely heavy rainfall today. Heavy rainfall is also expected
in north interior Tamil Nadu on October 17. South Coastal Andhra Pradesh and
Rayalaseema will see similar weather conditions with light to moderate rainfall and
heavy rainfall at some locations today, followed by heavy rainfall tomorrow. South
Interior Karnataka and Kerala are likely to have light to moderate rainfall with
isolated heavy showers over the next two days.Strong winds of 40-50 km/h, gusting
to 60 km/h, will affect coastal areas until midnight on October 16. Rough sea
conditions are expected until noon on October 17, and fishermen are advised to stay
ashore during this period.The heavy rainfall may lead to flash floods in Andhra
Pradesh, Rayalaseema, and Tamil Nadu, causing waterlogging on roads and traffic
disruptions. There is also a risk of damage to vulnerable structures and localized
landslides or mudslides. Horticulture and standing crops might be affected due to
inundation and wind.Authorities are taking necessary precautions. Tamil Nadu Chief
Minister MK Stalin stated, All necessary steps are being taken to clear rainwater
and minimize damage. Residents in affected areas are advised to stay alert, avoid
flood-prone zones, and follow traffic and weather advisories.As heavy rain
continues to impact South India, residents are urged to remain vigilant and
prepared for changing weather conditions.

26. Published on: 2024-10-16

Keywords: ['chennai cyclone alert', 'chennai rain', 'tamil nadu rainfall', 'tamil
nadu weather', 'bay of bengal depression', 'chennai tamil nadu weather', 'cyclonic
depression', 'cyclone alert', 'schools colleges chennai shut', 'chennai heavy
rainfall']
Headline : Chennai rains: Will the cyclonic depression hit the Tamil Nadu coast
tomorrow? Check IMD's latest weather
Content : Chennai and its surrounding districts on Tuesday woke up to heavy
rainfall for the second consecutive day, marking the arrival of the northeast
monsoon. Chennai and its nearby areas have been put on high alert as a depression
in the Bay of Bengal is moving towards the Tamil Nadu coast. Power cuts and flight
cancellations caused disruption, and thousands of residents prepared for more
downpours over the next 48 hours.The incessant rainfall has brought Chennai to a
standstill with residential neighbourhoods and roads inundated with knee-deep
water, causing widespread disruptions to daily life. The heavy rainfall led to
traffic snarls, crippled public transportation services, and forced the
cancellation of several domestic flights.The situation was no different in southern
tech hub Bengaluru where traffic crawled as several roads were submerged under
water. The downpour also delayed cricket, stalling the first Test between India and
New Zealand.Drones to provide essentials in rain-hit ChennaiDrone start-up Garuda
Aerospace has deployed its drones in association with the Greater Chennai
Corporation for providing essential supplies and food packets to those affected due
to rains in Chennai and neighbourhood areas., reported news agency PTI. The drones
would be utilised to deliver essential supplies such as medicines, food, and water
to inaccessible areas. It would also assist in conducting aerial surveys to assess
the extent of damage, identify vulnerable areas and coordinate relief efforts. We
are deeply honoured to contribute our expertise and technology to the relief
efforts in Chennai. Our drones have proven their capabilities in disaster response
operations, and we are confident that they will make a significant difference in
reaching those in need, Garuda Aerospace Founder-CEO Agnishwar Jayaprakash said in
a company statement on Wednesday.Cyclone alert for ChennaiA cyclonic storm is
expected to make landfall the coast between Puducherry and Nellore by Thursday
morning, said Ronanki Kurmanath, MD, Andhra Pradesh Disaster Management Authority.
This comes as a depression in southwest Bay of Bengal intensified into a
cyclone.ALSO READ: Tamil Nadu weather: Depression intensifies into cyclone, to hit
coast on October 17The India Meteorological Department in its latest weather update
said that the depression, currently centered 280 km east-southeast of Chennai, is
likely to cross the north Tamil Nadu and south Andhra Pradesh coasts between
Puducherry and Nellore by early morning on October 17. The depression over
southwest and adjoining westecentral Bay of Bengal moved west-northwestwards with a
speed of 15 kmph during past 6 hours and lay centered at 1130 hours IST of today,
the 16th October 2024 over the same region near latitude 12.5° N and longitude
82.7° E, about 280 km east-southeast of Chennai (Tamil Nadu), 320 km east-northeast
of Puducherry and 370 km southeast of Nellore (Andhra Pradesh). It is likely to
move west-northwestwards and cross north Tamil Nadu - South Andhra Pradesh coasts
between Puducherry and Nellore, close to Chennai during early morning of 17th
October, the IMD wrote in its tweet.It is likely to move westnorthwestwards and
cross north Tamil Nadu - South Andhra Pradesh coasts between Puducherry and
Nellore, close to Chennai during early morning of 17th October, the weather office
said. Meanwhile, the IMD has also issued a flash flood risk alert for rain-hit
Tamil Nadu for the next 24 hours, The Hindu reported. ALSO READ: Tamil Nadu: 8
flights cancelled, streets waterlogged as heavy rain lashes parts of Chennai Tamil
Nadu, Chennai heavy rainfall warningThe weather department has issued heavy
rainfall warning for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, South Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema.
The weather office has issued warnings for heavy to very heavy rainfall in Tamil
Nadu on October 17, with extremely heavy rain expected in isolated areas. Squally
weather with wind speeds up to 60 km/h is also predicted over southwest Bay of
Bengal and along Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and south Andhra Pradesh coasts. Light to
moderate rainfall over most places with heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few
places with extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places is very likely over north
Tamil Nadu & Puducherry on 16th October and isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall
over north interior Tamil Nadu on 17th October. Light to moderate rainfall over
most places with heavy rainfall at isolated places is very likely over south Tamil
Nadu during 16th to 17th October, the IMD said in an official statement. Light to
moderate rainfall over most places with heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few
places with extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places is likely on 16th October
and heavy rainfall at isolated places is likely on 17th October, it added. Are
schools, colleges shut in Chennai tomorrow?In view of the extremely heavy rainfall,
schools and colleges in Chennai and across four northern districts, including
Tiruvallur, Chennai, Kancheepuram, and Chengelpet were closed on Wednesday. A
holiday was also declared for government offices and PSUs in Kancheepuram,
Chengalpattu, and Tiruvallur districts today. However, essential services of key
government departments in these districts continued to function. Shops and
commercial establishments also remained open as per the state government circular.
An advisory was also issued to private companies to allow their employees to work
from home on Wednesday.However, all essential services, such as Police, Fire
Service, local bodies, milk supply, water supply, hospitals/medical shops, Banks,
Financial Institutions, power supply, transport of vegetables, goods and other
essential goods, Transport, MTC, MRTS, CMRL, Railways, Airport, Airlines Services,
Port Services, Export and Import institutions, fuel outlets, hotels/ restaurants,
etc., and all the offices engaged in disaster response, relief and rescue
activities shall function as usual, the CMO office had stated yesterday. All shops
and other commercial establishments shall function as usual, as per CMO office.As
of Thursday, there has been no official confirmation from the state government on
the closure of educational institutions in Tamil Nadu. Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin,
Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, and ministers P.K. Sekhar Babu and Ma
Subramanian, along with Chennai Corporation Mayor R. Priya, inspected several areas
in the city on Tuesday affected by flooding due to heavy rains.(With agency inputs)
27. Published on: 2024-10-15
Keywords: ['Southwest monsoon', 'India Meteorological Department', 'northeast
monsoon', 'rainfall activity', 'above-normal rainfall', 'monsoon rainfall',
'weather department', 'intense low-pressure systems', '2024 monsoon season']
Headline : Southwest monsoon withdraws from entire India
Content : The southwest monsoon has completely withdrawn from the country and the
northeast monsoon has begun over southeast peninsular India, the India
Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Tuesday. This year, the southwest monsoon
reached Kerala on May 30 and covered the entire country by July 2. It began its
retreat from northwest India on September 23. Typically, the southwest monsoon
arrives in Kerala by June 1 and covers the country by July 8, with its withdrawal
from northwest India starting around September 17 and completing by October 15.
Today, the southwest monsoon has withdrawn from the entire country. Simultaneously,
northeast monsoon rainfall activity has commenced over southeast peninsular India,
the IMD said in a statement. The country recorded 934.8 mm of rainfall compared to
the normal of 868.6 mm -- the highest since 2020 -- in the monsoon season this
year. Intense low-pressure systems, especially in August and September, resulted in
8 per cent more rainfall than usual in India during the 2024 monsoon season,
according to the weather department. The rainfall was 2 per cent higher than normal
in June and July, while August and September saw 12 per cent above normal rains.
The IMD said India did not experience any break monsoon conditions this year
because of the large number of low-pressure systems. Regionally, central India
received 19.5 per cent more rain than usual, peninsular India saw 14 per cent more
rain and northwest India recorded 7 per cent above-normal rain. However, eastern
and northeastern India got 14 per cent less rain than expected, the IMD said. The
rainfall in June was 11 per cent below normal, but July saw 9 per cent more rain,
August had 15.3 per cent extra and September recorded 11.6 per cent more-than-
normal rainfall. Only three of India's 36 meteorological subdivisions had less
rainfall than normal this season. Twenty-one subdivisions saw normal rainfall, 10
had excess and two reported large excess. Rajasthan, Gujarat, western Madhya
Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh were among the states with more
rainfall than usual, according to the IMD. In 2023, India recorded 820 mm of
rainfall, which was 94.4 per cent of the long-period average (LPA). In 2022, the
country received 925 mm (106 per cent of the LPA) rain, 870 mm rain in 2021 and 958
mm rain in 2020. The IMD had predicted above-normal rainfall (106 per cent of the
LPA) for the 2024 monsoon season. It had also accurately forecast below-normal
rainfall for northeast India, normal rainfall for northwest India and above-normal
rainfall for the central and southern regions.

28. Published on: 2024-10-14

Keywords: ['West Rajasthan', 'monsoon rainfall', 'Thar desert', 'thar', 'thar
desert rain', 'above-normal rainfall']
Headline : Surprising Shift: Why is Rajasthan's Thar desert experiencing higher-
than-normal rains?
Content : West Rajasthan, known for its Thar desert, has recently experienced
higher-than-normal rainfall, contrasting with its reputation as the driest region
in India's plains. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), this
monsoon season was one of two subdivisions out of 36 to receive excess rainfall.
This trend is not new; west Rajasthan has seen above-normal rainfall for six
consecutive years, indicating a shift in monsoon patterns in a warming climate, a
TOI report stated.Analyzing Rainfall DataData analyzed by TOI shows that from 2005
to 2024, west Rajasthan has had above-normal or excess rainfall in 12 out of the
last 20 years. The average monsoon rainfall during this period has been 19% above
normal. In stark contrast, neighboring Punjab and Haryana have experienced
different rainfall patterns. Punjab had only one year of above-normal rainfall, 12
normal years, and seven deficient years, with an average rainfall of 13.5% below
normal. Similarly, Haryana recorded three above-normal years, eight normal years,
and several years of deficient rainfall, averaging 13.3% below normal.Drought to
Abundance: A Climate ShiftDespite being the driest subdivision in India, west
Rajasthan's 'normal' rainfall figure is significantly lower than that of Punjab and
Haryana—283.6 mm compared to 439.8 mm and 430.7 mm, respectively. Yet, recent data
indicates that west Rajasthan has received more rainfall in absolute terms than
both Punjab and Haryana in several years.M Rajeevan, a veteran meteorologist and
former secretary of the Union earth sciences ministry, explained the rainfall
dynamics: “Rainfall over Rajasthan and Punjab-Haryana is decided by the position of
the monsoon trough and the westward movement of low-pressure systems in the rainy
season. During recent years, we have seen that the monsoon trough was positioned
south of its normal position with more westward movement of low-pressure systems.
In such situations, Rajasthan gets more rain and Punjab-Haryana less.”The Role of
Local FactorsRajeevan also noted that changes in soil moisture and land use
patterns, along with the introduction of water bodies like the Indira canal, may
influence rainfall patterns. He added, “Local soil moisture feedback over Rajasthan
also helps to tie-up the monsoon trough in that position and attract more low-
pressure systems over that region. There is growing evidence of increasing soil
moisture in Rajasthan and its interaction with monsoon.”The increasing rainfall in
west Rajasthan may signal a broader trend linked to climate change. Rajeevan
stated, “Future climate projections suggest Rajasthan and its desert will get more
rain in a warming climate.” This shift presents both opportunities and challenges
for the region, impacting agriculture, water resources, and local ecosystems.