New Delhi: Cyclone Amphan is likely to make its landfall on Wednesday (May 20, 2020) between West Bengal and Bangladesh coast lost has turned into a Super Cyclone from an Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm, as per the Indian Meterological Department (IMD).
The cyclone is centred over northwest Bay of Bengal near Latitude 19.45 degrees North and Longitude 87.52 degrees East at 6.30 am on May 20. The wind speed of the ‘most intense’ cyclone in the sea right now is around 200 kmph and is moving towards north northwestward direction.
The MeT Department has advised all establishments and markets to remain closed in the city and adjoining areas and restriction on movement of people on May 20. Also, there are high chances of disruption of rail and road link at several places, the weatherman said,
Meanwhile, the governments of West Bengal and Odisha stepped up efforts to evacuate at least several lakhs of people from vulnerable areas and moved to relief shelters.
Keeping in mind the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, the governments of West Bengal and Odisha have distributed lakhs of masks among the evacuees and PPEs have been handed out to SDRF personnel deployed in the vulnerable area.
All the latest updates:
20 May 2020, 13:45 PM
Kolkata Police decides to close all flyovers until further notice in the wake of CycloneAmphan. The windspeed in Kolkata will be around 100-120km as it will curve North-NorthEast wards and pass close to Kolkata.
20 May 2020, 13:41 PM
Cyclone Amphan lays centered at a distance of 220 km south of Kolkata, 125 km and from Digha and Sagar Island, with wind speeds upto 160 -170 kmph gusting to 190 km.
20 May 2020, 13:13 PM
After landfall, Cyclone Amphan will curve towards north-northeast wards and pass very close to Kolkata. Cyclone is presently 125km away from Digha. Windspeed of 100-120kmph will be experienced in Kolkata. It is retaining the same intensity as of now. At the time of landfall the windspeed will be around 185kmph gusting 200kmph. Met office predicts major threat because of flying objects, people should not step out: IMD Kolkata.
20 May 2020, 12:57 PM
Amphan which was categorised as ‘Super Cyclone’ turned into an ‘Extremely Severe Cyclone’ last night. With now a few hours to go for landfall, the Cyclone will hit as ‘extremely severe cyclone’: IMD Kolkata
20 May 2020, 12:40 PM
Evacuation process in Odisha conducted on Tuesday.
20 May 2020, 12:27 PM
Rains and gusty winds lash Orissa and Bengal, at Paradip coast in Orissa the wind speed is upto 100 kmph. It is also raining in South 24 Parganas which is likely to increase in the afternoon. Our teams are working continuously. Over 125 lakhs in Orissa and more than 3.5 lakhs in Bengal People have been moved to a safer place: NDRF DG SN Pradhan
20 May 2020, 11:56 AM
Wind speed has picked up near coastal Odisha and is blowing at around 100 kmph at Paradip. Wind is not that strong in West Bengal. Odisha has evacuated nearly 1.5 lakh people from Balasore, Bhadrak while West Bengal has evacuated over 3.3 lakh people: NDRF Chief SN Pradhan on Cyclone Amphan
20 May 2020, 11:41 AM
Cyclone Amphan: Indian Coast Guard ships and aircraft are kept at stand by for deployment to undertake area scan, search and rescue and relief efforts. (ANI)
20 May 2020, 11:23 AM
Cyclone Amphan about 120 km east of Paradip (Odisha) at 10:30 am. To cross West Bengal-Bangladesh coasts between Digha (West Bengal) and Hatiya Islands (Bangladesh) close to Sunderbans. Landfall process to commence from the afternoon: India Meteorological Department (IMD).
20 May 2020, 11:03 AM
In the wake of approaching cyclonic storm Amphan, Kolkata Airport will remain closed till 5am tomorrow. All flight operations to remain suspended, only cargo flights operating now.
20 May 2020, 10:33 AM
Police conducted evacuation work at coastal area of Odisha-Bengal border on Tuesday.
20 May 2020, 10:21 AM
Cyclone Amphan current lays centred:
120km off Paradip coast in Odisha
200km off Digha coast
360km off Khepupara coast in Bangladesh
Current intensity: 170-180kmph gusting 200kmph, as per IMD bulletin.
20 May 2020, 10:16 AM
Cyclone Amphan is located 120km off Paradip coast in Odisha.
20 May 2020, 10:04 AM
Due to severe cyclone ’Amphan’ which is expected to hit West Bengal in few hours on May 20, the scheduled run of Howrah-New Delhi AC Special Express from Howrah on wednesday and New Delhi – Howrah AC Special Express from New Delhi on May 21 have been cancelled..
20 May 2020, 10:01 AM
Evacuation work at coastal area of Digha at Odisha-Bengal border was completed yesterday night.
20 May 2020, 09:50 AM
Cyclone Amphan lies 110kms from Paradip and is moving at a speed of 18-19kmph. An hour ago, wind speed of 102kmph was observed at Paradip. Landfall expected near Sunderbans in West Bengal by late evening today. Next 6-8 hrs crucial: PK Jena, Special Relief Commissioner, Odisha told ANI.
20 May 2020, 09:32 AM
The Maharashtra government announced on Wednesday that it has cancelled the special trains to Odisha and West Bengal till May 21 due to Cyclone Amphan. The announcemet was made by Parag Jain, Secretary, Ministry of Social Justice of Maharashtra.
20 May 2020, 08:49 AM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to hold a cabinet meet at 11 am on Wednesday. Two ordinances related to farmers and agricultural sectors likely to be approved. Also, relief package to be approved.
Matters related to lockdown and Coronavirus status to be discussed.
Measures to tackle Cyclone Amphan is likely to be discussed.
20 May 2020, 08:41 AM
West Bengal is prepared for Cyclone Amphan that is likely to hit the state on May 20, the state electricity office has taken the following steps to fight the calamity.
1) All the maintenance personnel of the state have been asked to be present.
2) Prepared to tackle high voltage wire breaks, can be repaired at the soonest.
3) Special arrangements have been made to ensure that COVID-19 Hospitals do not have electricity problems.
4) Transformers and diesel motors are provided in all divisions.
5) Officers and personnel will be present at the office for 24 hours to combat this storm at the state level.
4) A 24×7 Emergency number (7449300840/9433564184) to contact the power office.
20 May 2020, 08:25 AM
The Super Cyclone Amphan is centred over northwest Bay of Bengal near Lat 19.45 degrees North and Long 87.52 degrees East at 6.30 am on May 20. It is categorised as ‘Extremely Severe Cyclonic storm’.
20 May 2020, 08:06 AM
Cyclone Amphan to cross West Bengal-Bangladesh coasts between Digha (WB) and Hatiya Islands (Bangladesh) close to Sundarbans during afternoon to evening hours of May 20: IMD
20 May 2020, 07:58 AM
As many as 1,704 shelter camps have been set up and 1,19,075 people have been evacuated so far in Odisha in view of Cyclone Amphan.
20 May 2020, 07:54 AM
Atleast 19 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams have been deployed in West Bengal, Nishit Upadhyay, of NDRF 2nd Battalion Commandant informed ANI.
6 teams in South-24 Parganas,
4 teams in East Midnapore,
4 teams in Kolkata,
3 teams in North-24 Parganas,
1 team in Hooghly,
1 team in Howrah.
Bureau Report
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