Lakhs of pilgrims take holy dip on Makar Sankranti; heavy rush at Gangasagar MelaLakhs of pilgrims performed a holy dip at Sagar Island on Makar Sankranti, braving the winter chill to offer prayers at the Kapil Muni Ashr...
14 Jan, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
Hurricane Erin Update: How to stay safe amid rip currents warning? Here’s all about evacuation areas, beach closures and rescue operationsHurricane Erin Update shows evacuations underway on North Carolina’s Outer Banks as strong waves and rip currents threaten coastal areas. O...
20 Aug, 2025, 01.25 AM IST
Newfoundland declares state of emergency as wildfires force thousands to flee homesNewfoundland and Labrador are facing a severe wildfire situation. Premier John Hogan has declared a state of emergency. This declaration co...
10 Aug, 2025, 01.24 PM IST
Powerful earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula triggers tsunami watch in California; check detailsA significant 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula has triggered a tsunami watch for California's coastal regions, inc...
30 Jul, 2025, 09.57 AM IST
Auckland, Northland lashed by heavy rain and winds as state of emergency declared in TasmanNew Zealand is facing severe weather. Heavy rain and strong winds are impacting the North and South Islands. Tasman has declared a State of...
11 Jul, 2025, 10.20 AM IST
Odisha deploys 288 rescue teams, evacuates people as Cyclone 'Dana' heads toward Bay of BengalAs Cyclone 'Dana' intensifies over the Bay of Bengal, the Odisha government is expediting the evacuation of around 10 lakh people from 14 c...
23 Oct, 2024, 11.45 AM IST
16 dead, million seek shelter as cyclone hits BangladeshCyclones -- the equivalent of hurricanes in the Atlantic or typhoons in the Pacific -- are a regular menace but scientists say climate chan...
25 Oct, 2022, 01.26 PM IST
Hundreds of thousands evacuated as Bangladesh braces for cycloneApproaching from the Bay of Bengal, Sitrang was expected to hit the southern coast near the Khepupara area of the Barishal-Chittaging early...
25 Oct, 2022, 12.26 PM IST
Parts of Andamans experience rain, strong winds due to Cyclone AsaniPeople living in coastal areas of Andaman and Nicobar Islands were evacuated to safety as the archipelago experienced heavy rain and strong...
20 Mar, 2022, 02.02 PM IST
Preparations afoot as Andaman and Nicobar Islands brace for cycloneA well-marked low pressure area over South East Bay of Bengal and adjoining South Andaman Sea is likely to intensify into a depression on M...
19 Mar, 2022, 03.37 PM IST
PM Modi reviews preparations against cyclone 'Amphan', assures all Central supportThe prime minister wrote on Twitter that he prays for everyone's safety "and assure all possible support from the central government." At t...
18 May, 2020, 07.38 PM IST
Amphan Cyclone intensifies into Super Cyclone, Odisha initiates evacuation"Amphan" (pronounced UM-PN) that had turned into an extremely severe cyclonic storm gathered more strength over the Bay of Bengal while mov...
18 May, 2020, 07.05 PM IST
Air Force now flying civilian passengers in Andaman & NicobarA Dornier 228 aircraft, flown by a crew of the Air Force, connects Port Blair with Car Nicobar and Campbell Bay -- the two islands which li...
11 Jul, 2018, 02.39 PM IST
AI extends waiver period for cancellation, rescheduling of Port Blair flights till Dec 12Cyclonic weather conditions caused by a severe depression over southeast Bay of Bengal, led to heavy rainfall, strong winds and rough seas.
09 Dec, 2016, 08.52 PM IST
Stranded tourists in Havelock Island safe: RajnathSingh today called up Lieutenant Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands Jagdish Mukhi and enquired about the status of the stranded touris...
08 Dec, 2016, 11.12 AM IST
- Thousands evacuated as cyclone approaches India, Bangladesh
Thousands of people in the path of a cyclone were evacuated from coastal areas as forecasters warned the storm could hit land in Bangladesh...
15 Nov, 2007, 02.34 PM IST
- Tsunami alert sparks panic
Andaman and Nicobar islands and coastal areas of Tamil Nadu, Orissa, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala were on Wednesday put on the edge when a tsu...
13 Sep, 2007, 01.36 AM IST