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Cyclone Remal: Over 1 Lakh People Evacuated From Coastal Areas In Bengal
As part of precautionary measures to combat the impending impact of severe cyclone 'Remal', the West Bengal government has evacuated approximately 1.10 lakh people from coastal regions, including the Sundarbans and Sagar Island, to secure shelters, a
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Cyclone Biparjoy: 50,000 People Shifted From Gujarat Coastal Areas
Authorities have so far shifted 50,000 people from coastal areas of Gujarat to temporary shelters ahead of the expected landfall of powerful cyclone 'Biparjoy' near Jakhau port in Kutch district.
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Cyclone Biparjoy: Gujarat Villagers Reluctant To Leave Amid Evacuation Ops
Hundreds of people are being evacuated from coastal villages in Kutch district in view of cyclone Biparjoy but authorities are facing a challenge as many villagers are reluctant to leave their livestock and belongings behind.
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A Medieval UK Village Is Being Swallowed By The Sea
When Nicola Bayless's parents bought a house in Happisburgh, an idyllic coastal village in Norfolk, England, they were told it would be 150 years before erosion of the nearby cliff might threaten it.
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US Storm Arthur to Pack Hurricane Winds by July 4 Holiday
Tropical Storm Arthur threatened to douse some July 4 holiday plans on the US East Coast as officials ordered evacuations of some low-lying coastal areas, closed beaches and tourist sites and delayed fireworks shows in anticipation of heavy rain and fierce winds.
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AIADMK urges Centre to intervene, take up rescue work
Opposition AIADMK today urged the Centre to take up relief and rescue work in cyclone Thane devasted Puducherry as the government had 'failed' to take up enumeration on the damage in coastal areas and not even finalised any report on relief for the affected sections.
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Seven years post-tsunami, fishermen's misery continues
Seven years after the massive tsunami devastated coastal Kerala on December 26, 2004, the fisherfolk are still left in the lurch owing to the lethargy of the government. Lakhs of people, who depend on the sea to make a living, are now afraid of it. The tsunami that wreaked havoc on coastal areas, especially the Karunagappally and Cherthala taluks, ...
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Rising sea level can submerge Tamil Nadu's coastal areas: Study
There is a need to step up coastal protection measures as even a metre rise in average sea level would inundate large areas along Tamil Nadu coast, according to a recent study.The study conducted by Centre for Development Finance said, "A one metre rise in average sea level would permanently inundate about 1091 sq km along Tamil Nadu coast, but the...
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Cyclone expected to cross Andhra coast tomorrow, state on alert
With the severe cyclonic storm Laila expected to cross Andhra Pradesh coast on Thursday morning, the entire administration is on high alert and has geared up to evacuate people from vulnerable areas. Some coastal districts of the state are witnessing rainfall already.Chief Minister K Rosaiah, who chaired a high-level meeting to take stock of the si...
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Mumbai alert for coastal areas
Mumbai's coastal areas have been put on a 36-hour alert.The police confirms that security has been increased. More details are awaited.
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Cyclone Remal: Over 1 Lakh People Evacuated From Coastal Areas In Bengal
As part of precautionary measures to combat the impending impact of severe cyclone 'Remal', the West Bengal government has evacuated approximately 1.10 lakh people from coastal regions, including the Sundarbans and Sagar Island, to secure shelters, a
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Cyclone Biparjoy: 50,000 People Shifted From Gujarat Coastal Areas
Authorities have so far shifted 50,000 people from coastal areas of Gujarat to temporary shelters ahead of the expected landfall of powerful cyclone 'Biparjoy' near Jakhau port in Kutch district.
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Cyclone Biparjoy: Gujarat Villagers Reluctant To Leave Amid Evacuation Ops
Hundreds of people are being evacuated from coastal villages in Kutch district in view of cyclone Biparjoy but authorities are facing a challenge as many villagers are reluctant to leave their livestock and belongings behind.
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A Medieval UK Village Is Being Swallowed By The Sea
When Nicola Bayless's parents bought a house in Happisburgh, an idyllic coastal village in Norfolk, England, they were told it would be 150 years before erosion of the nearby cliff might threaten it.
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US Storm Arthur to Pack Hurricane Winds by July 4 Holiday
Tropical Storm Arthur threatened to douse some July 4 holiday plans on the US East Coast as officials ordered evacuations of some low-lying coastal areas, closed beaches and tourist sites and delayed fireworks shows in anticipation of heavy rain and fierce winds.
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AIADMK urges Centre to intervene, take up rescue work
Opposition AIADMK today urged the Centre to take up relief and rescue work in cyclone Thane devasted Puducherry as the government had 'failed' to take up enumeration on the damage in coastal areas and not even finalised any report on relief for the affected sections.
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Seven years post-tsunami, fishermen's misery continues
Seven years after the massive tsunami devastated coastal Kerala on December 26, 2004, the fisherfolk are still left in the lurch owing to the lethargy of the government. Lakhs of people, who depend on the sea to make a living, are now afraid of it. The tsunami that wreaked havoc on coastal areas, especially the Karunagappally and Cherthala taluks, ...
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Rising sea level can submerge Tamil Nadu's coastal areas: Study
There is a need to step up coastal protection measures as even a metre rise in average sea level would inundate large areas along Tamil Nadu coast, according to a recent study.The study conducted by Centre for Development Finance said, "A one metre rise in average sea level would permanently inundate about 1091 sq km along Tamil Nadu coast, but the...
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Cyclone expected to cross Andhra coast tomorrow, state on alert
With the severe cyclonic storm Laila expected to cross Andhra Pradesh coast on Thursday morning, the entire administration is on high alert and has geared up to evacuate people from vulnerable areas. Some coastal districts of the state are witnessing rainfall already.Chief Minister K Rosaiah, who chaired a high-level meeting to take stock of the si...
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Mumbai alert for coastal areas
Mumbai's coastal areas have been put on a 36-hour alert.The police confirms that security has been increased. More details are awaited.
