Annual climate summary 2023
The report discusses the climate condition over Indian region during the year 2023. Notably, global temperatures soared to exceptionally high levels during this period (WMO.No.1347). The India Meteorological
Cyclones
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How humans influenced extreme weather events of 2013
Almost 100 million people were affected across the globe by natural disasters last year, with 90 per cent from the Asia Pacific region, says a new report released by International Red Cross. These disasters
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More than 17,000 people evacuated as cyclone Nilofar nears Gujarat
More than 17,000 people living near the coastal areas in Gujarat have been evacuated by authorities in view of the approaching tropical cyclone Nilofar which, however, has gradually weakened and is expected
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30,000 disaster-resistant houses by 2018’
Urging all the stakeholders to come forward and join hands to create a disaster-resilient Odisha, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday said that in the aftermath of the Cyclone Phailin last year
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Cyclone Nilofar to weaken before hitting Gujarat coast
Industrial installations, ports put on high alert for next three days When cyclone Nilofar, termed a ‘very severe cyclone’ by the weather department, reaches the Gujarat coast, its intensity is likely
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Cyclone Nilofar to hit Gujarat coast soon; set to intensify into a severe storm in 24 hours
The coastal districts of Gujarat would receive isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall as cyclone Nilofar would intensify further into a severe cyclonic storm during the next 24 hours, India Meteorological
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Cyclone Nilofar set to intensify
Rains drench most places in Goa; winds with speeds of 45-50 kmph likely along coast, max and min temperatures below normal in north Goa; fishermen told not to venture into seas PANJIM: The cyclone
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Now, cyclone an annual event in Odisha
It seems like Lord Jagannath’s Rath Yatra, cyclone has become an annual event in Odisha. The severe cyclone Phailin hit Gopalpur coast on October 12, 2013 evening while cyclone Hudhud hit Visakhapatnam
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AP to adopt Odisha model of disaster management
The Andhra Pradesh government is planning to adopt a disaster management system like the one prevailing in Odisha, which frequently faces floods and cyclones. According to sources, impressed by the efficient
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1521 schools, crops in over 2.5 lakh hectares affected in Hudhud, says report
Bhubaneswar: The severe cyclonic storm Hudhud has damaged 1521 schools across seven districts and standing crops in more than 2.5 lakh hectares in eight districts of Odisha, official sources said. While
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Green cess’ likely to improve forest cover
Andhra Pradesh Government is contemplating levying ‘Green cess’ for the overall improvement in the forest cover and greenery to reduce impact of climate change and cyclones. The proposal is under the