Category 4 super-cyclone Amphan heading towards Coast of West Bengal and Orissa
Cyclone Amphan has gathered strength and is expected to intensify into an “extremely severe cyclonic storm” in the next six hours, the Indian Meteorological Body (IMD) said in its latest bulletin.
May 19, 2020, 17:46 PM IST
Cyclone Amphan approaches Odisha coast — States likely to be hit after it makes a landfall
Cyclone Amphan, which has intensified into an extremely super cyclone, is all set to make the landfall on Wednesday afternoon. The cyclone is rapidly moving towards the coasts of West Bengal and Bangladesh and is expected to make a landfall on May 20. At the time of the landfall, Cyclone Amphan is expected to carry wind speed of 155-165 kmph, gusting to 185 kmph. The states of Odisha and West Bengal have been on high alert. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has assured all possible help to bo both states to deal with the situation arising out of its movement.
May 19, 2020, 15:23 PM IST
Cyclone Amphan: Home Minister Amit Shah speaks to Bengal, Odisha CMs, assures help
The Indian government said the cyclone had the potential to cause extensive damage like Cyclone Fani, which hit India at this time last year. Home Minister Amit Shah speaks to Bengal, Odisha CMs, assures help. To know more watch the video
May 19, 2020, 13:42 PM IST
Super Cyclone Amphan: The speed of the storm can be up to 275 Kmph
Government has started evacuating people from coastal areas in view of the warning of strong winds and heavy rains due to cyclone Amphan. The speed of the storm can be up to 275 Kmph. To know more watch the video
May 19, 2020, 12:24 PM IST
Video: Odisha, West Bengal start evacuation of people due to Cyclone Amphan threat
Odisha government has started evacuating 11 lakh people from coastal areas in view of the warning of strong winds and heavy rains due to cyclone Amphan. To know more watch the video
May 19, 2020, 10:08 AM IST
Cyclone Amphan turns severe, Bhubaneswar-New Delhi trains' route diverted till May 21
In the wake of the threat posted by cyclone Amphan, the Indian Railways on Monday said that the New Delhi-Bhubaneswar special train will run on a diverted route for the next four days.
May 18, 2020, 18:27 PM IST
Video: Amphan to turn into a super cyclone before making a landfall in West Bengal
Cyclone Amphan has gathered strength and is expected to intensify into an “extremely severe cyclonic storm” in the next six hours, the Indian Meteorological Body (IMD) said in its latest bulletin.
May 18, 2020, 16:56 PM IST
PM Modi to hold a meeting on Amphan super cyclone
Amphan to turn into a super cyclone before making landfall in West Bengal, predicts IMD
May 18, 2020, 14:58 PM IST
Cyclone Amphan Live: Govt warns of heavy damage along West Bengal coast
Cyclonic storm Amphan is likely to intensify into a super cyclone by Monday evening and unleash heavy rains coupled with high-velocity winds in coastal Odisha and Gangetic West Bengal.
May 18, 2020, 14:46 PM IST
Cyclone Amphan likely to intensify into 'very severe cyclonic storm': IMD
Arrangements have been made in Odisha to shift around 11 lakh people from vulnerable areas to safe places.
May 17, 2020, 23:34 PM IST
Cyclone Amphan intensifies into severe cyclonic storm; heavy rains, high-velocity wind predicted in Odisha, West Bengal
Under its impact, the coastal districts of Gangetic West Bengal, including North and South 24 Parganas, Kolkata, East and West Midnapore, Howrah and Hooghly are likely to experience light to moderate rain at many places with heavy downpour at isolated places on May 19.
May 17, 2020, 17:45 PM IST
NDRF deploys additional teams in Odisha, West Bengal as Cyclone Amphan closes in
Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, accompanied by high-speed winds and tidal waves are expected along the coast of West Bengal and Odisha.
May 17, 2020, 13:04 PM IST
