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25Oct

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Mamata Banerjee Confirms One Death in West Bengal Due to Cyclone Dana | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday said that one person had died in the state due to Cyclone Dana, while the administration had evacuated around 2.16 lakh people from low-lying areas. "Only one person died in this natural disaster. The man died at his residence while conducting some cable-related work. It is quite unfortunate. The postmortem examination will give us a clear picture.If required we (state government) will help the family," Banerjee said addressing a press conference."Some districts are affected badly due to cyclone, especially kaccha houses. All DMs, SPs and concerned officials are doing their best. We coordinate with all of them from time to time. 2.16 lakh people evacuated from affected areas to relief camps. I talked to an MLA, he informed me ...

24Oct

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Cyclone Dana to make landfall soon, Odisha and Bengal on high alert: Top developments | India News – Times of India

Cyclone Dana, a severe cyclonic storm, is rapidly approaching the coasts of Odisha and West Bengal. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that the cyclone will make landfall between midnight on October 24 and the early hours of October 25, bringing wind speeds between 100-120 km/h. Authorities have urged residents in the coastal regions to brace for extreme weather conditions, as widespread evacuations and safety measures are underway.Here are the top developments as coastal areas prepare for very cyclonic storm-Landfall expected between Odisha and West BengalThe IMD predicts Cyclone Dana will make landfall along the coasts of north Odisha and West Bengal, specifically between Puri and Sagar Island.The cyclone is expected to pass near Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra...

23Oct

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Cyclone Dana: Kolkata airport to remain shut for 15 hours; top developments | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Kolkata airport will remain shut for 15 hours from October 24 6pm to October 25 9am in view of cyclone Dana which may hit West Bengal and Odisha coast by Thursday night, as per IMD's forecast.Further, over 190 local trains have been cancelled as a part of precautionary measure. The suspension will be in effect from 8pm on Thursday until 10am on Friday to ensure passenger safety.The affected services include those running in the Sealdah South and Hasnabad sections.The Met office reported that the cyclonic storm is projected to make landfall early Friday between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra port in Odisha, with wind speeds reaching up to 120 km/h. Heavy rainfall is expected in several districts of South Bengal on October 24 and 25.Here are top developments in the story:10...

29Sep

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Bihar Flood: MoS Nityanand Rai Meets NDRF Officials, Says Situation ‘Critical’ As Several Emban

Bihar Floods: The flood situation in Bihar remained critical on Sunday as embankment breaches were reported along several rivers, particularly affecting districts near the Indo-Nepal border. MoS for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai held meeting with NDRF officials regarding the ongoing flood situation in Bihar. After the meeting, he said that the flood situation in Bihar is serious and informed about the measures being undertaken in the affected areas for people's safety. "The state and central government are keeping an eye on it. 11 NDRF teams are ready in the districts. Apart from this, 3 teams are in Bihta, 3 teams are in Varanasi and two teams are in reserve in Jharkhand," MoS for Home Affai rs said. #WATCH | Patna | MoS for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai says, "The flood situation in Biha...

4Sep

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Video | 17 Dead In Andhra Pradesh Floods, Recue Ops Continue

Andhra Pradesh Latest: At least 17 people in Andhra Pradesh have so far been killed in rain-related incidents and subsequent floods, that have left lakhs of people scampering for daily needs in several districts. The worst affected districts included Vijayawada, NTR, Guntur, Krishna, Eluru, Palnadu, Bapatla, and Prakasam, where thousands of acres of crops have been submerged.Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said the recent torrential rain and floods in Andhra Pradesh is the "biggest disaster" he has witnessed in the state in his political career."We had some events like Hudhud hurricane and Titli cyclone but compared to these, here the human suffering and property loss is the biggest," he told a press conference on Monday.Source link