Andhra Pradesh Cyclone

Chennai's Late Night Drive To Remove Trees Uprooted By Cyclone Vardah

Tamil Nadu News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Saturday December 17, 2016

Cyclone Vardah, which struck Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh on Monday, has caused extensive damage to Chennai city which is yet to return to normalcy.

Cyclone Vardah Kills Two In Andhra Pradesh

South | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday December 13, 2016

Two persons were killed overnight in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh due to cyclone Vardah as heavy rains lashed the region, officials said.

Day After Cyclone Vardah, Flights Resume In Chennai: 10 Points

Tamil Nadu News | Edited by Shuchi Shukla | Tuesday December 13, 2016

Flights have resumed in Chennai and power has been restored in the city, which is picking itself up on Tuesday after Cyclone Vardah battered the Tamil Nadu coast on Monday, killing 10 people and forcing thousands to flee their homes. The cyclone has weakened after crossing land, but the Met office has forecast heavy rain in the next 12 hours and sc...

What is Cyclone Vardah? All About Storm That Hit Tamil Nadu And Andhra Pradesh

South | Edited by Raija Susan Panicker | Monday December 12, 2016

Cyclone Vardah hit the Tamil Nadu coast on Monday afternoon, making landfall near Chennai. The Met office said the cyclonic storm would take about six hours to completely cross on to land, with the landfall taking about two hours. The landfall is when the eye of the storm hits land. The eye of Cyclone Vardah is 15 km in diameter and it hit the coas...

Cyclone Vardah Strikes Near Chennai: 10 Dos And Don'ts

South | Posted by Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Monday December 12, 2016

Cyclone Vardah struck the Tamil Nadu coast this afternoon, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to Chennai, in which buildings were shattered and trees were uprooted. The government has asked people to stay indoors and power supply was suspended in many areas as a precaution and the state's ruling AIADMK tweeted a list of dos and don'ts. The Indian...

Cyclone Vardah Keeps Andhra Pradesh On High Alert; Over 9,400 Evacuated

Andhra Pradesh News | Press Trust of India | Monday December 12, 2016

Over 9,400 people living along the Bay of Bengal coast in SPS Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh were today evacuated to relief camps amid heavy rains due to the influence of severe cyclonic storm Vardah.

Cyclone Vardah Update: Rail And Air Services Affected In Chennai

South | Press Trust of India | Monday December 12, 2016

Rail and flight services in Chennai were affected by heavy rain and strong winds that lashed the city and other coastal areas of Tamil Nadu due to cyclone Vardah, officials said.

Cyclone Vardah Rips Glass Panels Off Chennai Hotel, Topples Tanker in Andhra Pradesh

South | Edited by Shuchi Shukla | Monday December 12, 2016

Two people have died as Cyclone Vardah hit the coast just north of Chennai on Monday afternoon. Strong winds and rain lashed the city, uprooting trees and shattering glass in buildings. The cyclone made landfall with a wind speed of about 130 kmph. The Met department has repeatedly asked people to stay indoors. Roads are flooded in many places. Fli...

Cyclone Vardah Strikes Near Chennai, 10 Dead, Thousands Evacuated: 10 Points

South | Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Tuesday December 13, 2016

The rain petered down in Chennai late on Monday evening, hours after Cyclone Vardah hit the Tamil Nadu coast, making landfall about 15 km away from the capital. The cyclone struck land with a wind speed of 120 and 130 kmph, bringing with it heavy rain that lashed the coast in Tamil Nadu and neighbour Andhra Pradesh all through Monday. Nearly 20,000...

Eastern Naval Command Prepared For Cyclone 'Vardah'

Andhra Pradesh News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday December 12, 2016

The Eastern Naval Command (ENC) is all geared up to carry out relief operations, as cyclone 'Vardah' is likely to make landfall near Chennai on Monday, the Indian Navy said on Sunday.

Cyclone Vardah Update: Navy On Alert, Schools Closed As Storm Nears Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Monday December 12, 2016

Cyclonic storm 'Vardah' will make landfall between north Tamil Nadu and south Andhra Pradesh on Monday prompting rescue and armed forces, including the Navy, to sound an alert. Tamil Nadu has announced a holiday for schools and colleges in Chennai, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, and parts of Villupuram. Cyclone Vardah, which was 330 km east of Chennai o...

Cyclonic Storm Vardah Likely To Spare Odisha

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday December 8, 2016

The cyclonic storm formed over the Bay of Bengal is likely to have least impact on Odisha as it is likely to move towards the Andhra Pradesh coast, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Thursday.

Cyclone To Hit Bangladesh; Rains Expected In Coastal, North East States: Met

World News | Press Trust of India | Thursday November 3, 2016

A cyclonic storm that is forecast to hit Bangladesh is likely to cause "heavy to heavy rainfall" in northeastern states, West Bengal, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh in next 2-3 days, the weather office said today.

Cyclone Kyant Moving Towards Andhra Pradesh, Alert Issued: 10 Updates

Andhra Pradesh News | Reported by Divya Vishwanathan, EDited by Anindita Sanyal | Wednesday October 26, 2016

A cyclone, Kyant, is heading towards the coast of Andhra Pradesh and is expected to hit the coast over the week-end. Officials at the meteorological department said the cyclone may make landfall in the coastal Prakasam district on Saturday.

Cyclone Kyant: Odisha Government Puts District Administrations On High Alert

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 25, 2016

The Odisha government today put the collectors of 14 districts on high alert even though the IMD predicted that Cyclone Kyant is likely to move towards Andhra Pradesh coast.

Deep Depression In Bay Of Bengal Intensifies Into Cyclone

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 25, 2016

The deep depression in the Bay of Bengal today further intensified into a cyclonic storm 'Kyant', the India Meteorological Department reported today.

4.11 Lakh People Affected In Parts Of Andhra Pradesh Due To 'Roanu' Cyclone

Andhra Pradesh News | Press Trust of India | Saturday May 21, 2016

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister N Chinnarajappa today said around 11.4 lakh people were affected by 'Roanu' cyclone in the East Godavari district.

Bengal On Alert For Cyclone Roanu, Threat To Andhra Pradesh Recedes

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday May 21, 2016

Cyclone 'Roanu', formed over the Bay of Bengal, is set to intensify and bring heavy to very heavy rains in West Bengal from Friday night, the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) said.

Record Rain In Chennai, City Keeps Boats On Stand-by, Fearing Flood

Tamil Nadu News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Wednesday May 18, 2016

Chennai has witnessed record rains over the last 48 hours and more is expected as the cyclone bypassed the Indian coast and moved towards Bangladesh today.

Andhra Pradesh Still Awaiting Centre's Help Post Bifurcation: Governor Narasimhan

Andhra Pradesh News | Press Trust of India | Saturday March 7, 2015

Andhra Pradesh Governor ESL Narasimhan today noted that new Andhra Pradesh did not get anticipated support from the Centre after bifurcation, thus putting the state in a tight spot over revenue deficit and absence of a level-playing field.

A Side Effect - A Happy One - Of Cyclone Hudhud

India News | Reuters | Wednesday December 17, 2014

The cyclones that tear through India with increasing frequency often leave devastation in their wake. But sometimes they can also bring benefits, as the fishermen in India's lower Assam districts of Dhubri and Goalpara have discovered.

RBI Against Loan Waiver Scheme by State Governments

Thursday November 13, 2014

Both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana governments have declared loan waivers for the farmers hit by cyclone Phailin last year.

Arrested in Andhra Pradesh for "Love You Hudhud" Facebook Post

South | Reported by Uma Sudhir | Thursday October 30, 2014

"What's on your mind" must be answered very carefully on Facebook, as a man in Andhra Pradesh discovered today. He has been arrested for posting, three days after Cyclone Hudhud devastated the city of Visakhapatnam - "I love you Hudhoodh. For nature having selectively punished those who cheated - feeling God is there".

Tree Plantation to be Taken up in a Big Way in Coastal Andhra Pradesh

South | Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 29, 2014

Andhra Pradesh minister for Municipal Administration P Narayana said that tree plantation would be taken up in the coastal region of Srikakulam, Vizianagaram and Visakhapatnam in a big way to bring back greenery which was damaged by Cyclone Hudhud.

US to Give $100,000 to Hudhud-Hit in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha

South | Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 28, 2014

The United States today announced a financial assistance of US $100,000 for those affected by cyclone Hudhud in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.

'Space Science Plays Vital Role in Common Man's Life'

South | Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 28, 2014

Space science in India has become more relevant now as it plays a vital role in the life of the common man in various ways, an example of which was early prediction of 'Hudhud' cyclone in Andhra Pradesh, ISRO Chairman K Radhakrishnan said in Thiruvananthapuram on Monday.

Power to be Fully Restored in Cyclone-Hit Areas of Andhra Pradesh by Month-End

South | Press Trust of India | Friday October 24, 2014

Power supply will be fully restored in Andhra Pradesh's coastal districts of Srikakulam, Vizianagaram and Visakhapatnam, which were badly affected by severe cyclonic storm 'Hudhud', by the month-end.

Diwali: Firemen Ready for Any Eventuality in Cyclone-Hit Vizag

South | Press Trust of India | Friday October 24, 2014

Fire officials in the cyclone-ravaged Visakhapatnam are fully geared up to meet any eventuality in view of dry and combustible debris lying strewn on streets in various parts of the port city including fallen and uprooted trees.

Dark Diwali for Cyclone-Hit North Coastal Andhra Pradesh

South | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday October 24, 2014

It's a dark Diwali for people in north coastal Andhra which was battered by severe cyclonic storm 'Hudhud' 12 days ago.

Hudhud: Enumeration of Damages Begins in Cyclone-Hit Vizag

South | Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 22, 2014

With essential services being largely restored in Visakhapatnam, battered by cyclone Hudhud recently, the exercise of assessing damages caused by the calamity has begun.