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What is the name of winter storm that could become Bomb Cyclone? New alert issued after deadly storm Fern kills over 40

What is the name of winter storm that could become Bomb Cyclone? New alert issued after deadly storm Fern kills over 40

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Winter Storm Gianna has been officially named and is expected to be the nor’easter that will affect the East Coast this weekend. There is a possibility of considerable snowfall and strong winds throughout the Carolinas and Virginia, including the immediate coastline. In addition, powerful winds may lead to coastal flooding during high tide periods. As Winter Storm Gianna approaches, the East Coast braces for heavy precipitation, while areas previously hit by Fern may face further disruptions. (REUTERS) This follows a significant winter storm Fern that resulted in ice accumulation throughout the South, over a foot of snowfall in the North, and left more than 1 million people without electricity. At least 42 people people were killed across the US due to the Arctic blast, according to the Associated Press. Also Read: Arctic Blast and Bomb Cyclone map: Which US states will be most impacted? Winter Storm Gianna: Temperatures expected to remain below freezing in several areas The frigid temperatures will be severe for the majority in the eastern portion of the nation. Areas in the …

Operation Sagar Bandhu: India proposes 0 mln cyclone relief package to Lanka

Operation Sagar Bandhu: India proposes $450 mln cyclone relief package to Lanka

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Published on: Dec 23, 2025 01:05 pm IST S Jaishankar, who is in Sri Lanka as Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s special envoy, made these remarks alongside Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said that India is proud to stand by Sri Lanka during Cyclone Ditwah and has proposed an assistance package worth USD 450 million. Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar (Left) meets Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, in Colombo.(@DrSJaishankar) Jaishankar, who is in Sri Lanka as Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s special envoy, made these remarks alongside Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath. “Just as Sri Lanka was recovering from the economic crisis of 2022, this natural disaster has created ‌new ‍difficulties,” Jaishankar, who ‍is on a two-day visit ‌to the island nation, said. “Prime Minister Modi directed that we now engage with the Sri Lankan government to address their priorities. In that regard, the assistance package that we have proposed is worth USD 450 million, Jaishankar said. Also Read | …

Sri Lanka Deputy Minister meets Stalin, thanks him for Cyclone Ditwah relief

Sri Lanka Deputy Minister meets Stalin, thanks him for Cyclone Ditwah relief

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Chief Minister M.K. Stalin meeting Sundaralingam Pradeep, Deputy Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure, Government of Sri Lanka, on Friday | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Sundaralingam Pradeep, Deputy Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure, Government of Sri Lanka, met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Friday (December 19, 2025) and thanked him for providing assistance to those affected by Cyclone Ditwah in the island country. Mr. Stalin had, on December 6, 2025, flagged off 950 tonnes of relief materials aboard two Indian Navy vessels from the Chennai and Thoothukudi ports to support people affected by the cyclone. Chief Secretary N. Muruganandam, Ganesanathan Geethiswaran, Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka, and senior officials were among those present at the meeting. Separately, office-bearers of various associations of persons with disabilities called on Mr. Stalin and thanked him for providing representation to persons with disabilities through nominations in local bodies. Published – December 19, 2025 06:42 pm IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to …

As Cyclone Bakung Strengthens Over The Indian Ocean, Is South India Going To Face A Rare Winter Chill? | India News

As Cyclone Bakung Strengthens Over The Indian Ocean, Is South India Going To Face A Rare Winter Chill? | India News

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Last Updated:December 13, 2025, 20:12 IST Unseasonal weather patterns are being observed as Cyclone Bakung strengthens over the Indian Ocean, bringing colder temperatures across parts of South India Unseasonal weather patterns are being observed as Cyclone Bakung strengthens over the Indian Ocean, bringing colder temperatures across parts of South India A cyclone and a typhoon are currently active over the Indian Ocean. Cyclone Bakung is moving towards Indonesia at a speed of around 45 kmph, while Typhoon Bakung is advancing westward from Indonesia at nearly 85 kmph and is gradually strengthening. Although the system originated over the ocean and is likely to dissipate there, it has increased cloud cover near the equatorial region. During the peak of the Southern Hemisphere cyclonic season, Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) upgraded Tropical Cyclone 91S Bakung to a full-fledged tropical cyclone in the southwest Indian Ocean region near Lampang. According to BMKG analysis, Cyclone Bakung is currently recording maximum wind speeds of around 35 knots (approximately 65 kmph), with a core pressure of nearly 1,000 hectopascals. The …

Cyclone Ditwah impact: IAF airlifts 65-tonne Bailey Bridge to Colombo amid India’s efforts to aid Sri Lanka

Cyclone Ditwah impact: IAF airlifts 65-tonne Bailey Bridge to Colombo amid India’s efforts to aid Sri Lanka

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Image shared by the Defence Ministry shows IAF personnel involved in the coordinated rescue, medical, and relief operations to Sri Lanka in the aftermath of cyclone Ditwah. Credit: X/@SpokespersonMoD As India continued to extend its humanitarian assistance to cyclone-battered Sri Lanka under “Operation Sagar Bandhu”, a C-17 transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Wednesday (December 3, 2025) airlifted a 65-tonne Bailey Bridge from Hindan to Colombo. A Bailey bridge is a portable, prefabricated modular structure, commonly used in flood-hit areas to reconnect two separated regions. The visuals shared by the Ministry of Defence shows the IAF personnel involved in the coordinated rescue, medical, and relief operations in the aftermath of cyclone Ditwah which has claimed the lives of at least 479 people as of Wednesday (December 3) evening. Op Sagar Bandhu | 03 Dec 25 An Indian Air Force C-17 has airlifted a 65-ton Bailey Bridge from Hindan to Colombo, boosting ongoing HADR efforts in Sri Lanka. While @NDRFHQ teams continued life-saving operations, @IAF_MCC Mi-17 V5 helicopters carried out sustained missions,… pic.twitter.com/QjafKYYJhZ …

After pounding north Tamil Nadu, remnant of Cyclone Ditwah drifts inland; city to get light rain today

After pounding north Tamil Nadu, remnant of Cyclone Ditwah drifts inland; city to get light rain today

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A sheet of stagnated rainwater at Ennore Manali Express Highway on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. | Photo Credit: B. Jothi Ramalingam For the third consecutive day, the remnant of cyclone Ditwah continued to pound parts of north Tamil Nadu, particularly Chennai and Tiruvallur districts, on Wednesday (December 3, 2025). The system is likely to weaken into a low-pressure area by Thursday (December 4, 2025). As the circulation is slowly moving inland, the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has issued a yellow alert for Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, and four south coastal districts, including Thoothukudi and Kanniyakumari, indicating heavy rainfall on Thursday. Chennai, however, will likely experience only light to moderate showers. Torrential rain The system brought rainfall to areas along its path as it drifted inland. Ennore was battered by torrential rain for the third day in a row, recording 15 cm by 6 p.m. on Wednesday (December 3, 2025). The locality had accumulated nearly 56 cm over three days. Various parts of Chennai, including Puzhal (5 cm), Villivakkam (4 cm), and Tiruninravur (3 cm) received moderate to heavy rainfall till 6 …

All schools in Puducherry shut due to heavy rain from Cyclone Ditwah

All schools in Puducherry shut due to heavy rain from Cyclone Ditwah

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In view of the heavy rainfall warning caused by Cyclone Ditwah, Education Minister A. Namachivayam announced that all government, government-aided, and private schools in Puducherry will be closed today. The statement said: “Due to heavy rain warning, all government and government-aided schools and private schools in Puducherry will be declared holiday tomorrow (03/12/25), Wednesday.” Earlier, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for Tiruvallur, Chennai, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu districts in Tamil Nadu on Tuesday, as heavy rains triggered by Cyclone Ditwah hit the state. According to the red nowcast warning, the IMD predicted heavy rainfall spells of more than 15 mm per hour, accompanied by moderate thunderstorms with maximum wind speeds of 40-60 kmph. In view of the heavy rain forecast, the IMD called for a complete suspension of fishing operations over the southwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal, along and off Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, south coastal Andhra Pradesh, north Sri Lanka, the Gulf of Mannar, and the Comorin area until morning. Additionally, schools and colleges across Tiruvallur, Chennai, and Kancheepuram districts …

Cyclone Ditwah impact: India sends mobile field hospital, over 70 medical personnel to Sri Lanka

Cyclone Ditwah impact: India sends mobile field hospital, over 70 medical personnel to Sri Lanka

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India’s medical aid in the wake of the damage caused by cyclone Ditwah arrived in Sri Lanka on Wednesday (December 3, 2025), the Sri Lankan President’s office said in a statement. The supplies included advanced medical equipment and field hospitals. “An Indian Air Force C-17A aircraft carrying urgent medical assistance arrived in Sri Lanka last evening (December 2, 2025). The consignment comprised critical medicine, advanced medical equipment and deployable field facilities to support the country’s ongoing rescue and relief operations,” the statement said. Also read | Ditwah LIVE Santhosh Jha, Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka handed over the relief materials to Major General Tiral de Silva of the Sri Lankan Army, the statement said. “The cargo also includes two fully equipped field hospitals designed for rapid deployment in emergency zones. One of these units is scheduled to be established in Welimada to support ongoing humanitarian operations. In addition, India has dispatched 73 medical professionals, including doctors, physicians, anaesthesiologists and other specialised personnel, to provide on-ground medical support where most needed,” the statement added. Deaths …

Are Chennai schools closed today? City on orange alert for Cyclone Ditwah-driven rain

Are Chennai schools closed today? City on orange alert for Cyclone Ditwah-driven rain

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Cyclone Ditwah has impacted daily life across Tamil Nadu and neighbouring areas, and schools in several parts of the state, including Chennai, have been closed in the past days. A woman carries a child as she walks past an auto rickshaw partially submerged in water after heavy rains triggered by Cyclone Ditwah in Chennai.(REUTERS) As the cyclone moves northwards towards the Chennai coast and Andhra Pradesh, it is expected to bring additional rainfall to the region, despite having become a deep depression. This will continue to affect daily life for now. Keeping that in mind, schools and colleges in several districts of Tamil Nadu are closed until further notice. Are schools in Chennai closed today? According to the order by the Chennai Collector Rashmi Siddharth Zagade, all schools and colleges in the district will remain closed on Wednesday, December 3, due to continuous overnight rain and waterlogging in low-lying areas. Not just Chennai, several other districts in the state have also closed the schools and colleges, at least for the day. These include Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, …

Cyclone Montha: Andhra ministers meet Shah, seek ₹902 crore immediate relief

Cyclone Montha: Andhra ministers meet Shah, seek ₹902 crore immediate relief

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New Delhi, Andhra Pradesh ministers Nara Lokesh and V Anitha on Tuesday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah here, seeking immediate central assistance to help the state recover from the devastation caused by Cyclone Montha. ₹902 crore immediate relief” title=”Cyclone Montha: Andhra ministers meet Shah, seek ₹902 crore immediate relief” /> ₹902 crore immediate relief” title=”Cyclone Montha: Andhra ministers meet Shah, seek ₹902 crore immediate relief” />Cyclone Montha: Andhra ministers meet Shah, seek ₹902 crore immediate relief The two Andhra Pradesh ministers also called on Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and briefed him on the agricultural damage due to the cyclone in the state. The state government led by the TDP, a key NDA ally, has pegged the total damage at ₹6,362 crore and sought about ₹902 crore as immediate relief from the Centre. In their meeting with Shah, the ministers submitted a comprehensive damage assessment report detailing the cyclone’s impact across 3,109 villages in 443 mandals spanning 24 districts, the state government said in a statement. Cyclone Montha, which made landfall near Kakinada …