Tag: Arabian sea
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Cyclone Nisarga’s landfall to be ‘rarest of rare’ event: Experts
The last cyclone to hit Mumbai was cyclonic storm 'Phyan' on November 11, 2009. Nisarga is currently located around 400 km from Mumbai as a deep depression.
June 2, 2020 -
Named by Bangladesh, cyclone ‘Nisarga’ means nature
The naming of cyclones in the Indian Ocean began in 2000 and a formula was agreed in 2004. The next few cyclones will be named Gati (named by India), Nivar (Iran), Burevi (Maldives), Tauktae (Myanmar) and Yaas (Oman).
June 2, 2020 -
Cyclone Nisarga: Pandemic-hit Mumbai on red alert; heavy rains, 100 kmph winds expected tomorrow
NDRF Director-General SN Pradhan informed that 21 teams of NDRF are deployed in both the states and 10 teams are on standby.
June 2, 2020 -
Southwest monsoon hits Kerala; yellow alert issued in 9 districts as state receives heavy rainfall
The IMD had earlier said that conditions were favourable for the onset of the monsoon over Kerala on June 1 due to the formation of Cyclone 'Nisarga' over Arabian Sea.
June 1, 2020 -
Cyclonic storm ‘Nisarga’ to hit Maharashtra, Gujarat coasts on June 3: IMD
A low-pressure area and a depression are the first two levels on the IMD's eight-category scale used to classify cyclones based on their intensity.
June 1, 2020 -
‘Cyclonic storm’ likely to reach coastal states of Maharashtra, Gujarat next week: IMD
The weather bureau further said that the sea condition will be very rough and advised fishermen not to venture the sea till June 4.
May 31, 2020 -
Cyclone Kyarr intensifies, IMD says, might become ‘extremely severe’, predicts heavy rain in Goa, Karnataka
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has said that the disaster management teams in the state are on standby for facing all eventualities.
October 26, 2019 -
Cyclone Kyarr likely to intensify affecting parts of Goa, Karnataka: IMD
This is the third cyclone that has developed over the Arabian Sea this year, the first after the monsoon.
October 25, 2019 -
Cyclone Vayu: Maharashtra Govt shuts all beaches in Konkan region
All beaches in the Konkan region, viz. Palgahar, Thane, Mumbai (city/suburban), Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg may be shut off to the public immediately for the next two days.
June 12, 2019 -
‘Very severe’ Cyclone Vayu to hit Gujarat on June 13, schools to be shut; MHA issues advisory
Gujarat and Diu Administration have planned to evacuate about 3 lakh people from the identified vulnerable areas starting early morning of 12th June 2019.
June 12, 2019 -
Severe cyclonic storm predicted near Aminidivi in Lakshadweep
The Met Department has advised fishermen not to venture into southeast Arabian Sea, Lakshadweep area along and off Kerala and Karnataka coasts on Monday and Tuesday. Those who are out in the deep sea areas are advised to return to the coast.
June 10, 2019 -
ISIS threat: Kerala coast fully covered, safety measures in place, says state DGP
“Kerala's coast is fully covered. It's always better to be alert rather than complacent. Intelligence, coastal security, local police, and QRT have been alerted. We're ready, people should not feel insecure,” said Kerala DGP Loknath Behera.
May 28, 2019 -
Pakistan arrests 34 Indian fishermen for violating territorial waters
On April 29, Pakistan released 55 Indian fishermen and five civilians as a "goodwill gesture" amidst tension between the two countries after the Pulwama terror attack.
May 8, 2019 -
Pakistan on verge of hitting oil, gas jackpot in Arabian Sea: Imran Khan
Italy's ENI and US oil major Exxon Mobil are jointly drilling for gas offshore in Pakistan's Arabian Sea.
March 23, 2019 -
Indian Navy deployed INS Vikramaditya, nuclear submarines in north Arabian Sea after Pulwama attack
The Indian Navy on Sunday said that it deployed aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya and its battle group in the northern Arabian Sea.
March 17, 2019 -
Amur Falcon: Flying to its death
Days after being satellite-tagged, an Amur Falcon called 'Manipur' has been killed in the state after which it was named.
November 19, 2018 -
Heavy rains lash coastal, south Karnataka
Heavy rains are likely to continue in the region over the next three days, a weather advisory from the Bengaluru center of IMD said.
August 11, 2018