Day-Night Line. The Indian Navy has positioned specialised equipment at the Naval Service Selection Board at Diamond Harbour in South 24 Parganas district for rescue operations in a flood situation. At least 12 people have died in India after Cyclone Amphan made landfall earlier today, authorities said. pic.twitter.com/nXl7UdLHdC, 4.46 pm: Heavy downpour, high-intensity winds leave a trail of destruction in Odisha. Cyclone Amphan has made landfall near Sagar Island in West Bengal, India, close to the Bangladeshi border. Here are some websites that will help you track the super cyclone and monitor its movement live as it reaches the targeted locations today. The IMD has advised people to remain at home and warned against opening markets in and around Kolkata on Wednesday. The Odisha government has asked officials to discourage migrants from returning to their hometown in coastal districts, and insisted that food and accommodation arrangements be made for them. He also said that wind speed of 155-165 km per hour will be seen in South and North 24 Pargana and East Midnapur. As Amphan Cyclone is all set to make landfall today evening, Kolkata Police have closed all flyovers. In this challenging hour, the entire nation stands in solidarity with West Bengal. (i) Minor damage to power and communication lines.
NDRF Chief SN Pradhan said the wind speed has picked up near coastal Odisha and is blowing at around 100 kmph at Paradip. NASA-NOAA satellite Suomi-NPP, and MODIS Aqua and Terra provide continuous imagery for “AM” at local 10:30am, and “PM” at local 1:30pm.
After the landfall, the system is very likely to continue to move north-northeastwards, across Gangetic West Bengal & Bangladesh and weaken gradually. Total destruction of thatched houses/ extensive damage to kutcha houses. Landfall process will continue and take 2-3 hours to complete. Several coastal areas of Odisha and West Bengal continue to experience heavy downpour and high velocity winds since today morning. Mohapatra also asserted that the forecast of the cyclone was accurate. 9.56 pm: Impact of Cyclone Aphan worse than Covid-19. When the cyclone will pass over Kolkata later in the day, the city is expected to experience gale-force winds of 110-120 kmph. (Read full story. Storm surge up to 5 meters (17 feet) is likely occurring along the coastline as Amphan continues to push inland across eastern India and Bangladesh. 11:25 am: Cyclone Amphan about 177 km south of Digha in West Bengal. Please enable JavaScript for a better experience.
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"Storm surge of 4 to 5 metres above astronomical tide is likely to inundate low lying areas of South and North 24 Parganas and about 3 to 4 metres over low lying areas of East Midnapore district of West Bengal during the time of landfall," Regional Met director G K Das said. 7:55 am: IMD's update on Super Cyclonic Storm ‘AMPHAN'. It is likely to retain intensity till May 21 morning. A Time Warner Company. 8.44 pm: Cyclone Amphan: Power supply cut off in North and South 24 Parganas of West Bengal. Cyclone Amphan: Dos and dont’s to stay safe before, during and after it. 6:40 am: 19 teams of NDRF deployed in West Bengal. 12:20 pm: Coastal areas of Odisha, West Bengal receive heavy rainfall. No injuries have been reported. 'Amphan' had turned into a super cyclonic storm from extremely severe cyclonic storm on Monday, only the second such tropical storm over the Bay of Bengal in two decades, before getting somewhat enfeebled. My thoughts are with the people of Odisha as the state bravely battles the effects of Cyclone Amphan. All operations at Kolkata airport have been suspended till 5 am on Thursday. Meanwhile, trees were uprooted and power infrastructure suffered damages as strong winds hit several coastal parts in the state. 8.58 pm: India prays for West Bengal, Odisha. In the next 1-1.5 hours, the head of cyclone Amphan will touch Kolkata, says IMD. International Hurricane / Cyclone / Typhoon Tracking Map. The wind speed and rainfall in areas expected to be path of the cyclone were observed to be as follows (as of 2.30 pm IS): Paradip-59, Chandbali-44, Bhubaneshwar-15, Balasore- 91, Puri-15 and Gopalpur-9 KMPH. Heavy destruction of property was witnessed in the path of the natural disaster as it crossed through West Bengal. 6:50 am: Adequate arrangements put in place, assured Power Ministry. Cyclone Amphan LIVE Tracker: Super Cyclone Amphan weakened into a severe cyclonic storm earlier today as it moved towards the coast triggering rainfall in …
The Indian Express is now on Telegram. "Storm surge of 4 to 5 metres above astronomical tide is likely to inundate low lying areas of South and North 24 Parganas and about 3 to 4 metres over low lying areas of East Midnapore district of West Bengal during the time of landfall," he said. At least 12 people have died in India after Cyclone Amphan made landfall earlier today, authorities said. #WATCH Odisha: Rainfall and strong winds at Chandipur in Balasore district. Kolkata-69, Dumdum-15, Digha-50, Diamond Harbour-20, Haldia-50, Canning-36. The IMD in its latest bulletin has predicted fairly widespread to widespread rain/thundershower with isolated heavy to very heavy falls very likely over north Odisha, West Bengal and Sikkim and northeastern states during the next 2-3 days. "If the cyclone hit the camp all the refugees will be in the danger as our huts are weak.”. The process has already started and around one lakh people have been evacuated to safety. 7:10 am: Strong winds and high tides at Chandipur, Odisha. “Today the weather was very cloudy and gloomy. This website is by http://www.hayleycroft.com/. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee held a video conference to take stock of the situation from her war room in the capital. The weatherman has predicted damage to rail and road link at several places. But, the weather&climatic conditions in Kolkata may not permit flight services at present," Union Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on being asked about the operation of flights to Kolkata. According to Bangladesh Meteorological Department, moderate to moderately heavy rain/thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty/squally wind is likely to occur at most places over Dhaka, Mymensingh, Rajshahi, Rangpur, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions with heavy to very heavy falls at places over the country. An official told PTI that wind speed of 160-170 kmph, gusting to 190 kmph coupled with heavy rain hit the Digha coast in East Medinipur district of the state around 2.30 pm, officials said. By Joshua Berlinger, Helen Regan and Zamira Rahim, CNN. The Navy said 20 rescue teams with Gemini boats and medical teams also kept ready for augmenting rescue and relief efforts in Odisha and West Bengal. "All operations suspended at Kolkata Airport till 5 am tomorrow in view of cyclone Amphan including special flights, which were operational in view of COVID-19 pandemic," the Airport Director said. Daily Fire Spots. The Bangladesh Army, Navy and Air Force have made elaborate arrangements for the rescue operations, 1:35 pm: Kolkata Police orders closure of all flyovers. Trees uprooted, houses damaged as high-velocity winds gusting upto speeds of 190 kmph swept across West Bengal.
Around 4.5 lakh people have been evacuated from vulnerable areas in West Bengal and Odisha ahead of landfall of cyclonic storm 'Amphan', NDRF chief S N Pradhan confirmed. Balasore, Bhadrak, Mayurbhanj, Jajpur, Kendrapara and Keonjhargarh districts of Odisha will experience heavy to very heavy rainfall today. Evacuations across the region have been complicated by the coronavirus pandemic, as authorities attempt to maintain strict social distancing rules. The first known Covid-19 cases were confirmed in the camp last week. She said the Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm will be massive, compared to earlier cyclones Aila or Bulbul. All the reported deaths took place in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal, according the state chief minister Mamata Banerjee.
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today took an aerial survey of districts affected by the #CycloneAmaphan in the state. 10:50 am: IMD has advised markets to remain closed in Kolkata. Banerjee has decided to remain at the centre till the cyclone passes Bengal. Indian Coast Guard ships and aircraft are kept on standby for deployment to undertake search and rescue and relief efforts as the extremely severe cyclonic storm is all set to make landfall today. The super cyclone which had weakened to the ‘very severe’ category made landfall along West Bengal and Odisha coasts on Wednesday around afternoon. Cyclone Amphan Live Updates: PM To Visit Bengal, Odisha As Cyclone Kills 72, Leaves Behind Trail Of Destruction . The woman gave birth to a baby girl while she was being taken to a hospital in a fire brigade vehicle. "The whole of the southern part of the state has been affected. Large boats and ships may get torn from their moorings. pic.twitter.com/qcizHro5oD, NDRF teams are operational. The cyclone killed two in West Bengal after it made landfall at Digha earlier today. Reports of power failures emerged from several areas in Kolkata after the city got battered by howling winds of super cyclone Amphan on Wednesday evening. The India Meteorological Department website or mausam.imd.gov.in is developed by the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
https://www.hurricanezone.net/ also allows you to track cyclone Amphan. It will take three to four days to asses the damage," the chief minister said Wednesday at a news conference. Several localities in Kolkata reported water-logging after torrential rain due to Cyclone Ampham. A team of Union home ministry will visit the states to evaluate the damages done by the cyclone. Cyclone Amphan Bears Down On Bangladesh And India : Coronavirus Live Updates The massive storm now churning over the Bay of Bengal is expected to … 6:45 am: String winds lash Odisha'a Paradip area. As per latest reports, the cyclone with winds gusting upto 190 kmph tore through the two states causing heavy destruction of property. The forward sector of wall clouds has entered into the land and the eye of depression will soon reach land. 10. Authorities are working on the ground to ensure all possible assistance to the those affected.
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