Cyclone – The Purbottar

07 Dec

Cyclone may form in Bay of Bengal today

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsIndia, weather, West BengalCyclone, INDIA

The depression over the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm on Wednesday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. After it forms, it may be named Cyclone Mandaus as suggested by the UAE. The cyclone is expected to move from the coast of North Tamil Nadu and Puducherry to Southwest Bay of Bengal and adjacent areas of South Andhra Pradesh by December 8. During the next 48 hours it will continue to move west-northwest. In light of the weather system, the IMD has issued an 'orange' alert in 13 districts of Tamil Nadu on Thursday and…

21 Oct

Nabanna is warning for Cyclone

Priyanka Bhowmick0 Commentsweather, West BengalCyclone, INDIA, Nabanna, South Bengal

Since the beginning of this year, one after another low pressure is flowing over the state. In this situation, the people of Bengal are worried about how the weather will be before Kali Puja. Rumors on social media are that a supercyclone has formed in the ocean. Nabanna is taking special steps for the impending cyclone. The meteorological department has ordered the strengthening of the infrastructure of Kali Puja pandals. Nabanna has been specifically directed to the districts of South Bengal. District Magistrates have been directed to vigilance. They have been directed to keep in constant touch with the District…

05 May

Seeds of depression over Bay of Bengal, cyclone blips on Bengal radar

editor0 CommentsWest BengalCyclone

A cyclone that formed over the South Andaman Sea on Wednesday is set to turn into a depression this weekend. Met officials said it was too early to predict whether the gadget would become a cyclone. But May is a good time for a tropical cyclone and the chance cannot be ruled out now. If the device turns into a cyclone, it will be 0.33 in May for three consecutive years after Amphan in 2020 and Yas in 2021. “Wednesday's cyclone is likely to develop into a low pressure area. In the next 48 hours, it is likely to intensify…

03 Dec

Cyclone Jawad Updates: Govt asks agencies to ensure zero loss of life, minimum damage to property

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Cyclone Jawad is likely to reach north coastal Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha coast by the morning of December 4, informed the Meteorological Department (IMD), Amaravati Director Stella Samuel on Friday. The storm was located nearly 400 kms away from Visakhapatnam as of Friday noon. After hitting the Andhra Pradesh-south Odisha coast, it is likely to recurve north-northeastwards and move along the Odisha coast, reaching near Puri on December 5. It is likely to continue to move north-northeastwards towards the West Bengal coast. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has earmarked a total of 64 teams to tackle the situation…

26 Sep

Cyclone Gulab Reaches Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Winds Up To 100 Kmph

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Cyclone Gulab began its landfall process on Sunday evening, the India Meteorological Department said. The system is likely to cross North Andhra Pradesh-South Odisha coasts between Kalingapatnam and Gopalpur as a cyclonic storm with a maximum sustained wind speed of 75-85 kmph gusting to 96 kmph during the next three hours. A red alert was sounded in both Odisha and Andhra Pradesh for a cyclonic warning and post landfall lookout. Cyclone Gulab is likely to move nearly westwards and cross north Andhra Pradesh, south Odisha coasts between Kalingapatnam and Gopalpur.The deep depression over the Bay of Bengal intensified into cyclone…

26 May

Follow these precautions recommended by NDMA to stay safe from Cyclone Yaas

editor0 CommentsHealthCyclone, INDIA, west bengal, Yaas

Some coastal areas of Odisha and West Bengal have been flooded, other areas experienced heavy rainfall. In the wake of this, it is important to take some precautions even while staying indoors, to avoid any mishap. Here is what National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) advises: *Switch off electrical mains, gas supply *Keep doors and windows shut *Keep your mobile phones charged to ensure connectivity, use SMS *Prepare an emergency kit with essential items for safety and survival. *Keep your documents and valuables in waterproof containers. *Listen to radio or transistor to keep yourself updated. *Rely on official warning. *Drink boiled…

25 May

Cyclone Yaas, formed over Bay of Bengal, intensifies into a ‘Severe Cyclone’

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India Meteorological Department (IMD) informed on Tuesday, that Cyclone Yaas, formed over the east-central Bay of Bengal, has intensified into a ‘Severe Cyclone’ category (wind speed – 100 to 110 kms/ hr). Yaas intensified late on Monday night and is set to strengthen into ‘Very Severe Cyclone‘ by Tuesday afternoon as it traverses north-westwards and advances towards the north Odisha – West Bengal coast by Wednesday morning. According to the latest available cyclone position at 5 am on Tuesday, Yaas moved at a speed of 9 kms / hr overnight and lay 360 kms south-south-east of Paradip, 460 kms south-southeast of…

23 May

Cyclone, named ‘Yaas’, may hit areas near West Bengal

editor0 CommentsNorth EastCyclone, west bengal

The current ‘low pressure area’ over Bay of Bengal is very likely to intensify into a “very severe cyclonic storm” on May 25 and will reach north Bay of Bengal near West Bengal and adjoining north Odisha and Bangladesh coasts around May 26 morning, said the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in its update on Saturday. Warm water temperatures and light wind shear over the northern Bay of Bengal can allow this tropical low to continue to strengthen through the rest of the weekend and into the beginning of next week. The landfall of the cyclone, named ‘Yaas’, is expected around…

21 May

Barge P305 sinks in the Arabian Sea: 51 dead, 27 missing

editor0 CommentsNorth EastBarge P305, Cyclone, defence, INDIA

Early on Friday, the police said that on the complaint of a P305 engineer, an offence was registered under Sections 304(II) (an act done with knowledge that it is likely to cause death), 338 (causing grievous hurt by an act endangering life or personal safety of others) and 34 (common intention) of the Indian Penal Code. The Yellow Gate police said they have booked the captain of the barge for allegedly ignoring the warnings related to Cyclone Tauktae. Mumbai Police Spokesperson DCP S Chaitanya said, “The captain of the barge acted negligently on the warnings issued related to Cyclone Tautkee…

20 May

Cyclone ‘Yaas’ may be on its way to West Bengal

editor0 CommentsHealthclimate, Cyclone, INDIA, odisha, Weather, westbengal

India Meteorological Department (IMD) officials, on Wednesday afternoon said that a low-pressure system could take birth within the next 48 hours and it holds the potential to intensify into a cyclone. This system will develop close to the north Andaman Sea around May 22 and reach either Odisha or West Bengal by the evening of May 26. If realised, this storm will be the second to form in 2021 and the first over the Bay of Bengal this year. Once the cyclone forms, it will acquire the name Yaas, given by Oman. he state meteorological department has already put an…