Tag: Bay of Bengal
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Odisha was hit by 110 tropical cyclones in 127 years
The socio-economic impact of tropical cyclones and coping strategies of local communities in Odisha was the subject of a one-day national workshop organised at Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University day.
January 23, 2023 -
Indian Navy launches third ‘Ikshak’ survey vessel
The SVL made its first contact with the water of the Bay of Bengal at 1040 hrs at the launch ceremony graced by Vice Admiral M A Hampiholi, Flag Officer Commanding in Chief, Southern Naval Command.
November 26, 2022 -
Conditions favourable for further withdrawal of SW Monsoon in 48 hrs
Meanwhile, the low-pressure area over the north Andaman Sea and adjoining areas of the south Andaman Sea and Southeast Bay of Bengal moved west-northwestward and concentrated into a depression in the morning at 08:30 am on Saturday.
October 22, 2022 -
Cyclone Sitrang depression advances in Bay of Bengal, storm likely by Oct 24
The weather system moved west-northwestward and concentrated into a depression on October 22, 2022 at 8.30 am, close to west of Andaman Islands, the bulletin said.
October 22, 2022 -
Odisha sounds alert for ‘cyclone season’ preparedness
Presiding over a state-level cyclone preparedness meeting in Bhubaneswar on Monday, state chief secretary said due to its geographical position and climate, the state is always prone to floods and storms. But there is no cyclone forecast in the next 15 days.
October 11, 2022 -
Deep depression over SE Bay of Bengal intensifies into cyclonic storm ‘Asani’
A deep depression over the southeast Bay of Bengal has intensified into cyclonic storm 'Asani' on Sunday after it moved west-northwestwards with a speed of 16 kmph, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
May 8, 2022 -
Disaster Management issued advisory to stay prepared for cyclone prediction over Bay of Bengal
Issuing an alert to all the District Collectors of Coastal District the Special Relief Commissioner and Additional Chief Secretary to Government (Disaster Management), Pradeep Kumar Jena on Thursday asked them to stay prepared for a possible cyclone over the Bay of Bengal.
May 5, 2022 -
Deep depression turns into cyclonic storm, likely to reach Puri coast on 5 December Morning
The deep depression over the Bay of Bengal had intensified into a cyclonic storm which was centred about 530 km south-southeast of Gopalpur on Friday
December 4, 2021 -
LOPAR turns into depression on TN coast, likely to cross near Chennai on Friday
The cloudy sky may continue from November 21 till 24 with isolated places experiencing light rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning.
November 18, 2021 -
Another low pressure area developing over Bay of Bengal
Under the influence of this system, rainfall may increase in Odisha from November 17 and continue up to November 20 with one or two places in south Odisha experiencing heavy rainfall.
November 14, 2021 -
Heavy rain to lash Odisha as low pressure area formed in Bay of Bengal
Heavy to very heavy rainfall are likely at one or two places over the districts of Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj and Sundargarh in the next 24 hours.
September 28, 2021 -
Heavy rain lashes north Odisha, another spell of low pressure to hit State from 26 September
“A Cyclonic circulation is likely to form over east-central and adjoining north-east Bay of Bengal around September 25. The system is likely to move west –north-westwards and reach the Odisha coast during the subsequent 48 hours”, IMD’s Regional Meteorological Centre here tweeted on Monday.
September 20, 2021 -
Heavy rain with thunderstorms throughout the night, warning of heavy rain in disaster clouds issued : Bengal
Due to heavy rains throughout the night, the water crisis situation is becoming complicated in several districts of South Bengal.
September 20, 2021 -
Severe impact of cyclone in Bihar
The MeT officials believe the cyclone to impact Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Eastern Uttar Pradesh as well.
September 15, 2021 -
Due to cyclonic circulation, low pressure likely over Bay of Bengal
"A cyclonic circulation lies over west-central and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal off south Odisha - north Andhra Pradesh in the middle and upper tropospheric levels, tilting southwestwards with height", Meteorological Department.
August 16, 2021 -
IMD sounds yellow warning in 13 districts as low pressure likely to trigger heavy rain, gusty wind in Odisha
The emergency office control rooms in the districts have been asked to remain in readiness with field level functionaries to meet with exigency like evacuating the people.
June 9, 2021 -
Odisha braces for ‘Yass’ cyclonic fury amid raging pandemic
The wind speed will gradually increase thereafter, reaching 90 to 100 kmph gusting to 110 kmph in the afternoon of May 26. It will increase to 155 to 165 kmph when it crosses the coast on May 26 evening, it added.
May 23, 2021