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CYCLONE RESPONSE IMPROVEMENT
Better forecasts save lives in cyclones, but India needs stronger defences and faster recoveryIndia experiences an average of five cyclones annually, with two becoming severe cyclonic storms. The Bay of Bengal generates more cyclones...- Gurgaon power supply disrupted: Uprooted tree damages 3 electricity poles, leaves residents without power overnightContinuous rainfall in Gurugram resulted in a tree uprooting that damaged electricity poles. The power supply in Sector 46 remained disrupt...
- Cyclone Arnab intensifies, set to hit Andhra coast as Andaman and Nicobar shuts schoolsThe Andaman and Nicobar administration has ordered all schools to remain closed for two days. This decision comes as Cyclone Arnab approach...
- Delhi-NCR weather: Late-night rain and thunderstorms bring temperatures down; check IMD forecast for October 25Delhi-NCR weather today: Late-night rain, thunderstorms and hail brought cooler weather to Delhi-NCR, with showers reported in Delhi, Noida...
- "India stands ready to work with ASEAN as reliable, equal partner": Rajnath SinghDefence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday called for stronger defence cooperation between India and ASEAN countries, including joint rese...
- In 2012, 18,000 volunteers classified 1 million cyclone images; their crowdsourced assessments helped scientists study past stormsInitiated in 2012, the Cyclone Center mobilized volunteers to classify hurricanes via satellite imagery. This groundbreaking initiative sou...
- Wall street bets on shielding Indian real estate from climate disasterClimate resilience is emerging as a new measure of value in India's realty market. Investors are pouring money into infrastructure to prote...
- Cyclone Dana: Odisha, West Bengal brace for impact; all you need to knowIMD predicts heavy rainfall in Odisha and West Bengal due to Cyclone Dana. The cyclone is likely to hit on October 24, prompting emergency ...
- After saving lives, now to fortify themThe US experienced devastating storms and tornadoes, killing at least 23 people. In India, Cyclone Remal caused less than 20 deaths in popu...
- Cyclone Remal: IMD sounds Orange Alert for TripuraThe weather forecast has been done for the 24 hours commencing from the morning of Wednesday till the morning of Thursday, stated IMD. Maxi...
- Cyclone Remal: Depression to weaken over eastern AssamThe India Meteorological Department has forecasted Cyclone Remal to weaken into a low-pressure area over eastern Assam by Tuesday evening. ...
- Tamil Nadu: 2 trains cancelled due to heavy rainfall in Nilgiris, in Chennai post Cyclone relief operations continueTamil Nadu state is going through the aftermath of Cyclone Michaung. Chennai stands as the worst affected city, leaving many areas waterlog...
- India faced 117 cyclones from 1970-2019, over 40,000 lives lost: StudyCurrently, the eastern part of the country in facing 'very severe cyclonic storm' Yaas which battered the Odisha and West Bengal coasts on ...
- Prepare for worst-case scenario, evacuate on overdrive: NDRF chief s advice to states as cyclone Yaas brewsThe India Meteorological Department (IMD), in an update, said that cyclone Yaas is expected to cross West Bengal and north Odisha coasts by...
- To build resilience into infrastructureIndia’s emergency response to extreme weather events has improved. This is evident from the fact that loss of life has been greatly minimis...
- Essar Ports takes precautionary steps for cyclonic conditionsCiting safety, be it of manpower or equipment, as paramount, Essar said to ensure workplace safety, operations and movement of manpower has...
- Cyclone Tauktae likely to reach near Gujarat coast on May 18: IMDIn view of this prediction, all ports in Gujarat have been asked to hoist a signal to warn fishermen against venturing into the sea.
- Encourage leadership of women in disaster risk management: PM Narendra ModiInaugurating the Asian Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (AMCDRR) here, PM Modi emphasised on working towards risk coverage...
- Government approves cyclone risk mitigation projects of Rs 4,693 croreThe Cabinet, chaired by PM Narendra Modi, approved the cost estimates for Phase-I of the scheme of National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project.
- India ready to help nations in disaster response: Home Minister Rajnath SinghRajnath said India was committed to work with other countries in Asia Pacific region and beyond in building resilient nations and communiti...
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