Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Monday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a release of Rs 2000 crore from the National Disaster Relief Funds (NDRF) as an interim relief for the rescue, relief and rehabilitation efforts following massive devastation by Cyclone Fengal. In his letter to the Prime Minister, the Chief Minister … Read more
BHUBANESHWAR, India: Schools in some parts of India’s eastern state of Odisha were ordered to shut and tourists asked to vacate the popular beach city of Puri, as authorities braced for a severe cyclonic storm that is expected to hit later this week. Cyclone Dana, currently over the Bay of Bengal, is expected to strengthen … Read more
Bhubaneswar: The Special Relief Commissioner Deoranjan Kumar Singh on Sunday said the state administration is all prepared to face the probable cyclonic storm named ‘Dana’, likely to be formed off the Odisha coast on October 23. Speaking to media persons after a review meeting chaired by Chief Secretary, Manoj Ahuja here on Sunday, SRC Singh … Read more
A new agreement between Canada and the United States is reigniting the possibility of a spaceport in rural Nova Scotia. Federal cabinet minister and Nova Scotia MP Sean Fraser announced in Halifax Friday that the two countries have negotiated a Technology Safeguards Agreement, which would allow the use of U.S. space launch technology, expertise and data … Read more
The eastern coastal provinces of Fujian and Zhejiang have prepared for the approaching typhoon by suspending air travel, ships and trains and closing outdoor scenic spots. The Fujian Meteorological Bureau activated a Level 1 emergency response – the most serious category – for typhoons and rainstorms on Thursday. It is expected to be the second-strongest … Read more
“IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE” Rahman said the cyclone triggered massive rains, with some cities receiving at least 200mm. Storm surges breached multiple embankments, meaning seawater flooded into farmland, damaged freshwater fish farms common along the coast, or corrupted drinking water. Bangladesh’s state minister for disaster Mohibbur Rahman said 3.75 million people had been affected by … Read more
Jalpaiguri (WB): Cyclone wreaked havoc in parts of WB’s Jalpaiguri as rain and hailstorms hit area causing major damage to life and property. As many as five people have lost their lives over 100 got injured as weather’s wrath on March 31. Cyclone wreaked havoc in parts of WB’s Jalpaiguri as rain and hailstorms hit … Read more
South African Airways has announced the cancellation of its flights to Mauritius due to adverse weather conditions. MAURITIUS Mauritius is currently being hit by a cyclone, making flying into and out of the island unsafe. Earlier this week Mauritius’ meteorologists noticed the formation of a tropical depression. This has now developed into a cyclone. CYCLONE … Read more
