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February 15, 2026 1:39 PM

Low-pressure area likely over southeast Bay of Bengal, light rain forecast for Tamil Nadu next week

A low-pressure area is likely to form over the southeast Bay of Bengal on Monday (February 16), the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai, said in a statement. According to the weather bulletin issued by the department, an upper-air cyclonic circulation currently prevails over the equatorial region of the eastern Indian Ocean and the adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal. Under its influence, a low-pressure area is expected to develop over the south Bay of Bengal and the adjoining Indian O...

December 1, 2025 2:52 PM

Sri Lanka’s cyclone death toll climbs to 355, with 366 missing

Rescuers in Sri Lanka were scrambling on Monday to clear roads and deliver aid to more than half a million people hit by a cyclone last week, as the death toll climbed to 355, with 366 missing, official figures showed. Cyclone Ditwah, packing strong winds and heavy rains, brought the island nation's worst floods in a decade when it struck on Friday, setting off landslides in the hilly central region. People salvaged belongings from flooded homes along the banks of the Kelani river near Colombo...

November 28, 2025 5:14 PM

PM Modi pledges solidarity with Sri Lanka; India dispatches urgent aid and relief materials for Cyclone Ditwah victims

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed condolences to the people of Sri Lanka following the loss of lives and widespread damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah. He extended prayers for the safety and recovery of all affected families. Sharing his concern with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, PM Modi said, "My heartfelt condolences to the people of Sri Lanka who have lost their loved ones due to Cyclone Ditwah. I pray for the safety, comfort and swift recovery of all affected fa...

August 14, 2025 12:51 PM

Tropical storm Podul disrupts travel and schools in southern China

Tropical storm Podul on Thursday dumped torrential rain on southern China, still reeling from record downpours last week, and disrupted hospitals, schools and law courts in Hong Kong after tearing through Taiwan and leaving 143 people injured. The hearing of Hong Kong media tycoon and pro-democracy advocate Jimmy Lai was cancelled after authorities put in place their highest-level "black" rainstorm warning, as supporters queued under umbrellas outside the court. Out-patient clinics also shut un...

July 7, 2025 12:58 PM

Typhoon Danas lashes southern Taiwan with record winds, injuring hundreds

Typhoon Danas lashed southern Taiwan with record winds and strong rain early on Monday, killing two people and injuring more than 500 in a rare hit to the island's densely populated west coast. Taiwan is regularly struck by typhoons but they generally land along the mountainous and sparsely populated east coast facing the Pacific. Business and schools were shut along the west coast with the storm reaching winds of around 220 kilometres per hour as it tore through the southwestern county of Yun...

September 16, 2024 6:41 PM

Cyclone Remal claims 27 lives in Aizawl, Mizoram CM announces over Rs 15 crore as state relief fund

Cyclone Remal has claimed the lives of 27 people in the Melthum, Hlimen, Falkawn, and Salem Veng areas of the state's capital, Aizawl, the state government said in a release. According to the Directorate of Information, Public Relations (DIPR), Mizoram, "27 bodies have been found so far as search and rescue operations continue, with State Disaster Response Force personnel teaming up with Melthum Local Council and YMA." Chief Minister Lalduhoma has announced a State Disaster Relief Fund (SDRF) ...

May 28, 2024 1:49 PM

Cyclone Remal leaves trails of destruction in Bangladesh, Sylhet at flood risk

Cyclone Remal has left a trail of destruction in the coastal regions of Bangladesh. At least 13 people died in the cyclone, most of them crushed under fallen houses or collapsed walls or trees. The storm has destroyed over 30,000 thatched homes and over 150,000 damaged in Khulna, Barisal and Chattogram Divisions of Bangladesh. The storm has seriously affected more than 37 lakh people. According to Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD)’s special weather bulletin on Tuesday, the land depre...

May 27, 2024 5:58 PM

Cyclone Remal leaves trails of destruction in coastal Bangladesh

In Bangladesh, at least 10 people died and over 30,000 homes destroyed after cyclone Remal smashed into low-lying areas of Bangladesh on Sunday night. Severe Cyclone Remal made landfall between Khepupara and West Bengal’s Sagar Island on Sunday night. The storm weakened after it crossed onto the land, eventually becoming a depression. A wind-driven surge and heavy rain have inundated a vast area of Sundarbans and embankments in low-lying regions of Satkhira, Khulna, Begarhat, Patuakhali, Bhol...

May 27, 2024 9:22 AM

Cyclone ‘Remal’ makes landfall on Bangladesh coast, over 8 lakh people evacuated

Severe cyclonic storm ‘Remal’ made landfall on Bangladesh’s coast with strong wind and heavy rainfall. The cyclone began to make landfall on the Sagar Island, West Bengal- Khepupara, Bangladesh coast (Sundarvan Coast) at midnight of Sunday and it was expected to complete crossing the coast by 06 am (BST), according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD). The coastal areas are experiencing heavy rainfall due to the influence of cyclonic storm Remal. Maximum sustained wind speed ...

May 27, 2024 8:44 AM

PM Modi reviews preparedness for cyclone “Remal” over North Bay of Bengal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the preparedness for cyclone ‘Remal’ over North Bay of Bengal. The cyclonic storm caused rainfall in West Bengal and Northeastern States. PM said that the Government of India has extended full support to the State Governments and will continue to do so. In the meantime, fishermen have been advised not to venture into South Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea. As per IMD forecasts, the cyclonic storm is likely to cross Bangladesh and adjoining West Bengal coas...