Odisha government statistics between 2016 and 2019 show that of the total 6,228 deaths that took place due to various calamities, snakebite deaths alone accounted for 2,217 lives surpassing casualties due to cyclones, floods, lightning, fire accidents... read more

The NIDM under the Ministry of Home Affairs that did a similar report on 1999 super cyclone now plans to bring out a document on the areas that Odisha excelled at and also the aspects that the state needs to get better. read more

Cyclone Fani left 64 people dead and 12 seriously injured. read more

Dr James Kossin, atmospheric research scientist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), said human-induced emissions like black carbon and sulphates increased six-fold since the 1930s. read more

It also predicted that the pressure is expected to move north-northwestwards and intensify further into a cyclonic storm subsequently. read more

5 lakh houses have been completely or substantially damaged across 14 districts with the major loss occurring in Puri district. read more

The killer cyclone that cut a swathe through the Puri coast before heading towards Bhubaneswar has left almost all the 500-odd hotels in Puri devastated. read more

Puri, where Fani made landfall on May 3, is almost pulverised as if hit by some brutal force that left bruising scars on several prominent landmarks. read more

Modi, who was addressing a poll rally in Bengal’s Tamluk said he tried to contact the Bengal CM twice, but she didn’t respond. read more

As Cyclone Fani pounded the Odisha coast on Friday, the name, which was suggested by Bangladesh, also evoked curiosity. read more

Regional president of the Seafood Exporters Association of India Kamlesh Mishra said tidal waves would inundate ponds and wash away the shrimp harvest. read more

The tidal surge will increase the salinity of the Chilika, the sub-continent’s largest brackish water lake, affecting marine life. read more

Jharkhand is likely to start feeling the impact of Cyclone Fani from Thursday with cyclonic cloud hovering across the state and get respite from scorching heat till May 5. read more

A depression over the Indian Ocean and southeast Bay of Bengal has intensified and moved further northwestwards, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said Saturday. read more

Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely to occur at isolated places over coastal Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. Thunderstorm activity will also intensify with gusty winds (50-60 kmph) and lightning. read more