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May 24, 2024 7:52 PM

Cyclone Remal likely to cause heavy rains in West Bengal, coastal parts of North Odisha: IMD

Heavy to very heavy rainfall, accompanied by strong winds is likely to lash West Bengal and coastal areas of North Odisha under the influence of Cyclone 'Remal' which is predicted to form over the east-central Bay of Bengal by May 25, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Director General of Meteorology, IMD, Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, said, "Today morning, a depression developed in the Bay of Bengal. It has slowly started moving in north to north-east directions. As it starts movi...

UAE Grapples with Heavy Rains, Oman Floods Claim Lives

The United Arab Emirates is in the grip of a severe weather crisis as heavy rains batter the region, resulting in widespread flooding and travel chaos. Meanwhile, neighboring Oman mourns the loss of several lives following devastating flash floods. In the early hours of Tuesday, torrential rain and thunderstorms unleashed chaos across various parts of the UAE, triggering flash floods and causing significant disruptions to travel and daily life. Authorities have issued urgent advisories, u...