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Topic: Cyclones

India sees surge in extreme weather events, 93% days in 1st nine months of 2024 affected—CSE report

Such events led to 3,238 deaths, damage to 3.2 million hectares of crops & 2,35,000 houses, & loss of 9,457 livestock. But numbers, particularly for property & crop damage, may be underreported.

As ‘Biparjoy’ approaches Gujarat coast, here’s a look at some of India’s deadliest cyclones

Cyclones that have hit India recently has led to an increased focus on disaster preparedness in the country.

Orange alert for Gujarat coast as cyclone ‘Biparjoy’ approaches, PM holds meet

The National Disaster Management Authority in Pakistan has also put those concerned on high alert as the cyclone is likely to affect Sindh’s coastal region on 13 June.

Cyclone Biparjoy to intensify, heavy winds expected in coastal parts of Gujarat and Saurashtra

The weather department has advised fishermen to not venture into such cyclone-hit areas in the Arabian Sea.

Cyclone Mocha starts hitting Bangladesh, Myanmar, largest Rohingya camp Cox’s Bazar may be hit

The powerful cyclone is bringing heavy rain and winds of up to 195 kph, which could see dangerous flooding in areas around the Bay of Bengal. 500,000 people have been evacuated.

COP27: Bhupender Yadav showcases India’s disaster preparedness at launch of early warning system

WMO's Early Warnings For All plan helps us in ensuring timely response to natural hazards, Yadav said. He also spoke about India's green hydrogen mission on sidelines of COP27.

89 ONGC off-shore op staff onboard P305 missing, all others from 2 barges, rig rescued: Navy

The accommodation barge P305 which was servicing ONGC offshore operations sank Monday evening, a Navy official said, adding 184 of the 273 personnel on board have been rescued.

What Cyclone Tauktae tells us about Arabian Sea & why the coast is seeing more severe cyclones

Warmer waters of Bay of Bengal are typically more prone to cyclones than cooler Arabian Sea. But there is now a visibly increasing trend of more frequent, intense storms on west coast.

Cyclone Tauktae intensifies into ‘extremely severe cyclonic storm’, warns IMD

Cyclone Tauktae now has a wind speed of 180-190 km/h with winds gusting to 210 km/h. The IMD predicts its intensity will reduce when it hits the Gujarat coast on Monday.

In last 20 years, death rate due to heatwaves increased by 62% in India, IMD study says

Study by Ministry of Earth Sciences and the India Meteorological Department also notes despite a rise in extreme weather events, there was a decrease in mortality rate by 44.6%.

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More Andhra-style prawn fry for Indian plates? How Naidu’s trying to blunt US tariff hit on aqua exports

Naidu attempts to shield aqua farmers after Trump’s tariff hits the shrimp farming sector in Andhra Pradesh, leading to the cancellation of 50% of the state's exports.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.