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Nineteen dead due to cyclone Tauktae in Maharashtra
Raigad, south of Mumbai, has emerged as worst-hit district in the state.As many as 81 structures were fully damaged while 13,021 structures were partially damaged, the report said.
A total of 13,425 people were evacuated to safer places.
Cyclone Yaas likely to intensify into very severe cyclonic storm: IMD
“The low pressure area is very likely to concentrate into a depression over eastcentral Bay of Bengal by tomorrow, the 23rd May morning. It is very likely to move north-northwestwards, intensify into a Cyclonic Storm by 24th May and further into a very severe cyclonic storm during the subsequent 24 hours,” the IMD said.
NOAA predicts another active Atlantic hurricane season
For 2021, a likely range of 13 to 20 named storms (winds of 39 mph or higher), of which 6 to 10 could become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or higher), including 3 to 5 major hurricanes (category 3, 4 or 5; with winds of 111 mph or higher) is expected.
Bombay High tragedy: Barge Master, others charged with culpable homicide
The development came two days after the police launched its probe based on an accident death report to ascertain why the barge allegedly failed to adhere to safety norms despite warnings of the impending Cyclone Tauktae which wreaked havoc on the country’s west coast last Sunday onwards.
Besides culpable homicide not amounting to murder, the barge Master and others are also charged with common intentions, negligent acts causing hurt to others, etc., said Mumbai Police Spokesperson and Deputy Commissioner of Police S. Chaitanya.
Cyclone Yaas threat: Odisha alerts 14 districts, urges Navy, Coast Guard to remain vigilant
Odishas Chief Secretary S C Mohapatra, after a meeting with senior officials, said that the state administration is geared up to meet the eventuality if cyclone ‘Yaas’ has any impact on the state.
Though IMD is yet to inform about the possible path of the system, its speed and landfall location, the state has been preparing to meet the challenge beforehand, he said.
West Bengal, Odisha prepare for possible cyclone storm hitting east coast
”There is no confirmed information that the cyclone will make landfall on the Odisha coast. We have received some preliminary reports from IMD which predicted a possible cyclonic storm in Odisha-West Bengal coast on May 26,” Jena told reporters after the meeting.
Cyclone Tauktae causes economic losses of over $ 2 billion, agriculture hit most: RMSI
Pushpendra Johari, senior vice president, sustainability, RMSI said“Cyclone Tauktaeis an unique event that has impacted all coastal western states and union territories of India . Though the cyclone effect on Kerala, Karnataka and Maharashtra and Goa was not severe, Gujarat and Diu are badly impacted.”
“Though the cyclone has made a landfall , this is not the end of our distress. Recent climate change studies have highlighted rising sea surface temperature in the Arbian sea. This will increase the cyclone frequency in these region. We should improve our preparedness even further to deal with more such events in future.”
Low-pressure area on Bay of Bengal likely to develop into cyclone: Met dept
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday held a high-level meeting with officials of the disaster management authority, district magistrates and police superintendents to review the preparations in place in the event of a cyclone.
Fourteen die after barge sinks as cyclone batters India’s west coast
The navy said over 180 people had been rescued from the barge, which was engaged in contract work awarded by Oil and Natural Gas Corp, India’s top exploration company. Three ships and aircraft are continuing to look for the remaining personnel, it added.
Cyclone Tauktae impact: Death toll climbs to 45 in 12 districts of Gujarat
PM announced a financial assistance of Rs 1,000 crore for immediate relief measures in the areas hit by cyclone Tauktae in Gujarat. He also announced Rs 200,000 ex-gratia compensation for the kin of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for those injured in cyclone-related incidents in all states affected by Tauktae.