Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], May 17 (ANI): In view of the impending cyclone Amphan, Pradeep Jena, Special Relief Commissioner, said that following the lockdown norms, a number of large temporary shelters have been identified in the state.
New Delhi [India], May 17 (ANI): The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has sent its 10 teams to Odisha and 7 teams to West Bengal in view of the approaching Cyclone Amphan, which is likely to intensify in next 24 hours.
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], May 17 (ANI): Bhubaneswar Meteorological Centre on Sunday said Cyclone Amphan is likely to intensify in the next 12 hours and fishermen will not be allowed to venture into sea from tomorrow.
Jagatsinghpur (Odisha) [India], May 17 (ANI): A 21-member team of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been deployed at Paradip, a seaport city, in view of the approaching cyclone 'Amphan', informed an official.
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], May 17 (ANI): 91 more COVID-19 cases have been reported from Odisha, taking the total number of cases in the state to 828 on Sunday, the state Health Department said.
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], May 17 (ANI): The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Bhubaneswar on Sunday issued a yellow alert stating that West Bengal and Bangladesh coasts are likely to be affected by cyclonic storm 'AMPHAN' which is brewing over Southeast Bay of Bengal.
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], May 17 (ANI): Odisha government on Sunday urged Central government to suspend Shramik special trains from May 18 for three days due to cyclone Amphan.
New Delhi [India], May 17 (ANI): Cyclonic storm 'Amphan' hovering over Southeast Bay of Bengal and neighbourhood is likely to "intensify" further into a "severe cyclonic storm" during next 12 hours and into a very severe cyclonic storm by May 18 morning, predicted the India Meteorological De
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], May 17 (ANI): The Odisha government has increased the rate of Value Added Tax (VAT) on petrol and diesel with effect from Sunday.
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], May 17 (ANI): Cyclonic storm 'Amphan' over the southeast Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a Severe Cyclonic Storm in the next 12 hours and into a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm by Monday morning, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], May 16 (ANI): Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday reviewed the state's preparedness for impending cyclone Amphan with officials and collectors of coastal districts.
Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) [India], May 16 (ANI): Indian Navy is on high alert as depression over the Southeast Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify rapidly into a cyclonic storm in the next 12 hours and further into a severe cyclonic storm during the subsequent 24 hours.