Flights from Vizag have been cancelled as a precautionary measure. Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal, and the Seven Sisters of the north-east are on alert as Cyclone Asani approaches the east coast. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued fisherman warnings and stated in a report that Andhra Pradesh and Odisha will witness heavy to […]
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Wind speed could reach up to 100 km/hour when the cyclone makes landfall. Bengaluru: Sixty-four rescue teams have been deployed across Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and West Bengal which are likely to be hit by cyclone Jawad by tomorrow morning, said National Disaster Response Force (NDRF). Awareness programs are being conducted at the coastal areas though […]
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The absence of mangrove cover in Sundarbans has destroyed the livelihoods of many in West Bengal, and the Odisha government’s restoration work is yet to reach many. Kolkata, Cuttack: Even though West Bengal moved 15 lakh people ahead of the Yaas cyclone, the coastal regions of the state were affected and badly damaged by the […]
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The Very Severe Cyclonic Storm (VSCS) Yaas is likely to weaken during the next six hours, IMD said. It made landfall around 8:30 A.M. today, on 26th May, about 40 km South-Southeast of Balasore, Odisha, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Around 5,76,288 people have been evacuated in Odisha so far, with 60 ODRAF […]
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The evacuation process is expected to start today. Bengaluru: Disaster response teams equipped with boats, tree-cutters, and telecom equipment have been deployed in five states and union territories in view of Cyclone Yaas. Odisha is setting up cyclone shelters and temporary medical centres for relocating people who will be evacuated today. In Jagatsinghpur district alone, […]
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Jammu, Karnataka residents aged 18 to 44 years find it difficult to get vaccination slots. However, the vaccination drive in Odisha kicks off calmly. Bangalore: If you open the CoWIN app, or Arogya Setu to register for the vaccine and get a shot, it is most unlikely to happen. You have to keep trying for […]
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With people struggling to find slots in Odisha’s third phase of the vaccination drive, some waiting in serpentine queues without social distancing, and others being on the wrong side of the digital divide unable to access registrations, India’s third phase of the vaccination drive amidst a raging pandemic is marred with issues. Mysuru: Sabya, a […]
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