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Friday, August 22, 2025
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Topic: cyclone

IMD chief says India investing in supercomputers, radar systems for better cyclone forecasting

The government also plans to double the number of automated weather observatories and rain gauges in the next five years.

Cyclone Biparjoy to make landfall after dusk, to hit Kutch the most

Nearly one lakh people have been evacuated from 120 coastal villages in the state.

Seven dead in Mumbai and Gujarat, ahead of cyclone ‘Biparjoy’ this week

While 4 boys drowned after venturing into rough seas in Mumbai, 3 others were killed in a wall collapse triggered by a heavy downpour and gusting winds in Gujarat.

‘Everyone working together:’ 8,000 evacuated from Gujarat coast as cyclone Biparjoy approaches

Union minister Mansukh Mandaviya said all agencies, including the central and state governments, the forces and disaster management authorities were working together to minimise the impact of the severe storm.

Cyclone Mocha to bring strong winds, rough sea conditions over Bay of Bengal, says IMD

The IMD has cautioned fishermen against going out to the south Andaman sea & southeast Bay of Bengal. Andaman & Nicobar Islands will experience heavy rainfall between 9 and 12 May.

Cyclone could hit over southeast Bay of Bengal on 9 May, says Met, unsure where it will land

IMD says cyclonic circulation is likely over the region by 6 May, which could develop into a depression in next two days.

Arctic ‘bomb cyclone’ threatens holiday travel for millions of Americans

As the storm took shape over the Great Lakes on Thursday, a weather phenomenon known as a bomb cyclone was likely to develop from a 'rapidly deepening low-pressure' system, the NWS said.

New book reveals how history’s deadliest cyclone sparked Bangladesh Liberation War

Published by HarperCollins India, ‘The Vortex’ by Scott Carney and Jason Miklian will be released on 21 June on ThePrint’s SoftCover.

Chennai is home to India’s worst cyclones, floods. But it has learnt nothing from the past

'Smart city' Chennai attracted newcomers with good jobs and housing. But its disaster response hasn't changed in years.

Protecting livelihoods is the next frontier for India in the fight against climate change

For a developing nation, putting some sectors on a path of lower carbon emissions without compromise on growth and development, is a challenge. 

On Camera

Tariffs, chips, and China — how Trump’s trade playbook affects India

Trump’s OBBB is framed to augment domestic semiconductor production and enhance trade protection, even at the expense of certain social programs such as Medicaid, food stamps, and student loans, as well as a projected ballooning federal deficit from US$2.8 to 3.3 trillion

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

Indian firm joins hands with US manufacturer to locally develop all-terrain vehicles for armed forces

Under joint venture, JSW Sarbloh Motors will indigenise and manufacture TX range ATVs in Chandigarh. The first India-assembled unit is expected by early 2026.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?