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Cyclone Ditwah Kills 193 In Sri Lanka, Over 25,000 Homes Destroyed
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said at least 193 people had died following a week of heavy rains brought on by Cyclone Ditwah, while 228 people were missing.
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303 Killed, 279 Missing In Indonesia Flood, Landslide
The death count from floods and landslides following cyclonic rains in the Indonesian island of Sumatra has risen to 303, the head of the country's disaster mitigation agency said on Saturday, up from a previous figure of 174 dead.
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123 Dead In Heavy Rain Due To Cyclone Ditwah In Sri Lanka
Torrential rains and floods triggered by Cyclone Ditwah have killed 123 people across Sri Lanka so far, with another 130 still missing, the Disaster Management Centre said Saturday.
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Explained: India's Operation Sagar Bandhu In Sri Lanka
India has launched Operation Sagar Bandhu, a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) initiative, to support Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah triggered severe flooding, landslides and disruption across the island nation.
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Heavy Rain Expected In Coastal Andhra Due To Cyclonic Storm Ditwah
Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority on Friday said that heavy rains are expected in Coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema on Saturday and the day after due to the impact of cyclonic storm Ditwah.
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Cyclone Montha: Odisha Starts Evacuation Of People From Vulnerable Areas
The Odisha government has started evacuating people from vulnerable places and deployed 128 disaster response teams in eight southern districts of the state as the deep depression in the Bay of Bengal on Monday intensified into a cyclonic storm named
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Odisha Braces For Cyclone Montha, 8 Districts On High Alert
Odisha Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari on Sunday reviewed the state's preparedness in districts likely to be affected by the possible cyclonic system Montha' during a high-level meeting.
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What To Do If You Are Stuck In A Flood, Earthquake Or Cyclone While Travelling?
Knowing where to go, what to carry, and how to stay calm can help you navigate unexpected situations safely. Because in those crucial moments, it is not just about survival, it is about presence of mind, quick decisions, and staying connected.
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Centre Releases Rs 944 Crore To Tamil Nadu For Cyclone Fengal Relief Work
The Central government has approved the release of Rs 944.8 crore to the Tamil Nadu government as two installments of central share from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) to help it provide relief to people affected by cyclone Fengal.
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Cyclone Remal, Wayanad Landslides, And More: 2024's Deadliest Natural Disasters In India
In 2024, India faced some devastating natural disasters, including Cyclone Remal, the Vijayawada floods, and the Himachal cloudbursts.
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Explained: What Are Bomb Cyclones And How Do They Form?
A dangerous weather phenomenon called a bomb cyclone that occurs in mid-latitudes - between Earth's tropics and the polar regions - can bring strong and damaging winds, torrential rains, heavy snowfall, flooding and frigid temperatures.
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ISRO Deploys Satellites to Monitor Cyclone Fengal Which Is Moving Towards Tamil Nadu
Cyclone Fengal is approaching Tamil Nadu, and ISRO’s advanced satellite systems, including EOS-06 and INSAT-3DR, have been closely monitoring its progress since November 23, 2024. The EOS-06 Scatterometer, part of the Oceansat-3 mission, is instrumental in detecting ocean wind patterns associated with the cyclone, while INSAT-3DR offers real-time...
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Tamil Nadu Braces For Cyclone Fengal, Navy Prepares Disaster Response Plan
The deep depression over the Southwest Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into Cyclone Fengal between November 28 evening and November 29 morning.
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West Bengal Shuts schools, ICDS Centres In 9 Districts Ahead Of Cyclone
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said the state administration was ready to respond to any disaster that could occur due to an impending cyclone.
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PM Modi Takes Stock Of State Conditions After Cyclone Remal's Impact
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday took stock of the situation in several states in the wake of natural disasters after Cyclone Remal struck.
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Cyclone Ditwah Kills 193 In Sri Lanka, Over 25,000 Homes Destroyed
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said at least 193 people had died following a week of heavy rains brought on by Cyclone Ditwah, while 228 people were missing.
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303 Killed, 279 Missing In Indonesia Flood, Landslide
The death count from floods and landslides following cyclonic rains in the Indonesian island of Sumatra has risen to 303, the head of the country's disaster mitigation agency said on Saturday, up from a previous figure of 174 dead.
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123 Dead In Heavy Rain Due To Cyclone Ditwah In Sri Lanka
Torrential rains and floods triggered by Cyclone Ditwah have killed 123 people across Sri Lanka so far, with another 130 still missing, the Disaster Management Centre said Saturday.
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Explained: India's Operation Sagar Bandhu In Sri Lanka
India has launched Operation Sagar Bandhu, a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) initiative, to support Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah triggered severe flooding, landslides and disruption across the island nation.
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Heavy Rain Expected In Coastal Andhra Due To Cyclonic Storm Ditwah
Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority on Friday said that heavy rains are expected in Coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema on Saturday and the day after due to the impact of cyclonic storm Ditwah.
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Cyclone Montha: Odisha Starts Evacuation Of People From Vulnerable Areas
The Odisha government has started evacuating people from vulnerable places and deployed 128 disaster response teams in eight southern districts of the state as the deep depression in the Bay of Bengal on Monday intensified into a cyclonic storm named
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Odisha Braces For Cyclone Montha, 8 Districts On High Alert
Odisha Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari on Sunday reviewed the state's preparedness in districts likely to be affected by the possible cyclonic system Montha' during a high-level meeting.
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What To Do If You Are Stuck In A Flood, Earthquake Or Cyclone While Travelling?
Knowing where to go, what to carry, and how to stay calm can help you navigate unexpected situations safely. Because in those crucial moments, it is not just about survival, it is about presence of mind, quick decisions, and staying connected.
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Centre Releases Rs 944 Crore To Tamil Nadu For Cyclone Fengal Relief Work
The Central government has approved the release of Rs 944.8 crore to the Tamil Nadu government as two installments of central share from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) to help it provide relief to people affected by cyclone Fengal.
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Cyclone Remal, Wayanad Landslides, And More: 2024's Deadliest Natural Disasters In India
In 2024, India faced some devastating natural disasters, including Cyclone Remal, the Vijayawada floods, and the Himachal cloudbursts.
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Explained: What Are Bomb Cyclones And How Do They Form?
A dangerous weather phenomenon called a bomb cyclone that occurs in mid-latitudes - between Earth's tropics and the polar regions - can bring strong and damaging winds, torrential rains, heavy snowfall, flooding and frigid temperatures.
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ISRO Deploys Satellites to Monitor Cyclone Fengal Which Is Moving Towards Tamil Nadu
Cyclone Fengal is approaching Tamil Nadu, and ISRO’s advanced satellite systems, including EOS-06 and INSAT-3DR, have been closely monitoring its progress since November 23, 2024. The EOS-06 Scatterometer, part of the Oceansat-3 mission, is instrumental in detecting ocean wind patterns associated with the cyclone, while INSAT-3DR offers real-time...
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Tamil Nadu Braces For Cyclone Fengal, Navy Prepares Disaster Response Plan
The deep depression over the Southwest Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into Cyclone Fengal between November 28 evening and November 29 morning.
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West Bengal Shuts schools, ICDS Centres In 9 Districts Ahead Of Cyclone
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said the state administration was ready to respond to any disaster that could occur due to an impending cyclone.
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PM Modi Takes Stock Of State Conditions After Cyclone Remal's Impact
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday took stock of the situation in several states in the wake of natural disasters after Cyclone Remal struck.
