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Mumbai, neighbouring districts under orange alert from today, fishing activities suspended

May 23, 2025 11:12 am

IMD has directed shipping activities to be regulated until May 26, while tourism and recreational activities have also been placed under judicious regulation.

Blowing away a cyclone? 1,00,000+ Australians accept the challenge

March 09, 2025 4:04 am

As cyclone Alfred approached, social media was flooded with videos of Australians using leaf blowers, fans, hairdryers, and even musical instruments to 'push back' the storm.

Body found, troops injured even as Cyclone Alfred downgrades as tropical storm and lashes Australia's East Coast

March 08, 2025 8:59 pm

More than 300,000 properties in Queensland and New South Wales (NSW) are without power. Emergency services have been stretched as floodwaters rise, trees and power lines collapse, and roads become impassable.

UPSC Weekly Current Affairs Quiz | March 02 to March 08, 2025

March 11, 2025 12:20 pm

Brush up your current affairs knowledge with this week's top 15 questions and consolidate your UPSC-CSE preparation. Find answers along with explanations.

With a cyclone looming, Australia’s PM holds off on national elections

March 07, 2025 11:14 pm

"It is our intention to serve full term," Albanese said, while assuring that preparations were underway to present the national budget on March 25.

Cyclone Alfred in Australia: What makes it rare and potentially more dangerous

March 09, 2025 3:02 pm

Cyclone Alfred is unusual for two reasons — it has formed way too south, and is moving slowly. Both these factors make it more dangerous. We explain why.

Cyclone Alfred Highlights: Cyclone now a 'tropical low', but situation in Queensland, NSW still serious with power outage, flooding risks

March 10, 2025 10:44 pm

Australia's Cyclone Alfred Live Tracker, Tropical Cyclone Alfred Brisbane Highlights: The bureau said heavy rainfall that could spark flash flooding was developing on Sunday and could impact 9 locations in Queensland, including Brisbane. Flood warning for 11 locations remain in New South Wales (NSW).

India suffered economic losses of over Rs 1 lakh crore in natural catastrophes in 2023: Report

January 15, 2025 9:29 pm

Swiss Re said the high losses were the result of disasters striking areas of large exposure and asset concentration.

France holds day of mourning for Mayotte islands devastated by cyclone

December 23, 2024 10:17 pm

Cyclone Chido was the worst storm to hit Mayotte's two main islands in 90 years, and authorities have said that perhaps thousands of people may have been killed in its wake, though the government's death toll stands at 35.

Hundreds feared dead as Cyclone Chido devastates France's Mayotte island

December 16, 2024 10:21 am

At least 250 people have been injured, and many residents, including undocumented migrants, are struggling with shortages of food, water, and shelter.

In pictures | Cyclone Chido devastates Mayotte, hundreds feared dead

December 16, 2024 9:48 pm

François-Xavier Bieuville, Mayotte’s prefect, described the devastation as 'apocalyptic.'

In pictures | Cyclone Chido devastates Mayotte, death toll rises

December 15, 2024 10:49 pm

The cyclone struck the French Indian Ocean territory on Saturday with wind speeds exceeding 225 km/h, causing widespread destruction.

Cyclone Dana aftermath: 1 dead; heavy rains in Odisha and West Bengal

October 25, 2024 6:24 pm

One casualty was reported in cyclone Dana in West Bengal, according to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, while no deaths were reported in Odisha with CM Mohan Charan Majhi stating their zero-casualty mission was successful

In Pictures: Trains cancelled, people evacuated as Cyclone Dana inches towards Odisha coast

October 24, 2024 1:12 pm

The cyclonic storm Dana is likely to make landfall between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra Port in Odisha early Friday with wind speeds of up to 120 kilometres per hour (kmph), the weather department said.

Cyclone Dana to make landfall in Odisha

October 23, 2024 4:38 pm

The cyclone is expected to bring light rainfall in most places, and extremely heavy rainfall (≥ 21 cm) at isolated places over Baleswar, Mayurbhanj, Bhadrak, Kendrapara, Jagatsingpur Kendujhar, Jajpur, Cuttack and Dhenkanal, Khorda and Puri districts of Odisha on 24th & 25th October. (PTI)

Cyclone Remal aftermath: Over 25 dead as heavy rains batter Northeast India

May 28, 2024 10:30 pm

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts continued heavy rain in Assam, Meghalaya, and other northeastern regions, causing structural damage, road inundations, and traffic disruptions.

Cyclone Michaung claims 17 lives in Tamil Nadu, leaves trail of deluge, disruption

December 05, 2023 10:59 pm

As the landfall process was completed, the system began moving northwards and is likely to weaken into a cyclonic storm.

Cyclone Michaung wreaks havoc: Flights cancelled, roads submerged

December 04, 2023 7:41 pm

IMD issues orange alert for Andhra Pradesh and north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts as Cyclone Michaung nears south Andhra Pradesh.

10 photos that show destruction caused by Cyclone Mocha in Myanmar

May 19, 2023 6:37 pm

Myanmar official death toll from Cyclone Mocha at least 145, aid is being provided

Cyclone Freddy leaves trail of destruction in Southeastern Africa

March 17, 2023 2:39 pm

Dyson Cyclone V10, JBL BoomBox and Zebronics Closic Mirror: 3 offbeat gadgets

June 22, 2020 6:20 pm

We look at three gadgets that are different but still worth recommending. The Dyson Cyclone V10 absolute pro cordless vacuum cleaner, JBL BoomBox and Zebronics Closic Mirror have unique features, but still good enough to make for good buys.

India sends 44 tonnes of relief material to help Fiji

February 25, 2016 4:07 pm

New Delhi, Feb 25 (ANI): The Government of India (GoI) is sending relief material to help cyclone hit Fiji. Relief material, which is being airlifted from New Delhi and Chennai, is being sent to Fiji's capital Suva. The relief material includes basic food supplies, medicines, tents and kitchen sets. The relief material is being sent in consultation with Officiating Ambassador of India in the Fiji capital Suva. The island nation of Fiji was hit by category five Cyclone Winston, with wind speed 325 km/hr and waves up to 12m high. The cyclone has caused widespread damage to the housing stock and power disruption in the island nation.