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Nearly 100 die as India struggles with a sweltering heatwave in 2 most populous states

Indian officials say at least 96 people have died in two of India’s most populous states over the last several days with swaths of the country reeling from scorching heat

The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2023

Cyclone Biparjoy was forecast very well – but can forecasts be improved?

The IMD accurately forecast the storm and helped save many lives. Yet some shortcomings remain in its models, and India’s academic community can help.

The Hindu · Jun 18, 2023

Odisha confirms first heatwave related death

As Odisha continues to reel under hot and humid weather conditions, the state government confirmed the first heat wave related death and sanctioned an ex gratia of ₹50,000 for the deceased’s family, a top official said.

The Hindu · Jun 18, 2023

Warming oceans challenge Arabian Sea cyclone forecasts

Only on June 11, or four days before Biparjoy commenced landfall on June 15, did the IMD first suggest that the storm would strike India.

The Hindu · Jun 16, 2023

Cyclone Biparjoy inflicts havoc in Gujarat; Many injured, 940 villages in darkness, several trees uprooted

The IMD has predicted that Cyclone Biparjoy will continue to impact the regional weather for the next 24-48 hours. Must read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jun 16, 2023

Cyclone Biparjoy: Heavy rains, strong winds damage 300 electric poles in Gujarat's Morbi

Heavy rains and gusty winds at a speed of over 115-120 kilometres per hour created havoc in Gujarat's Morbi district, damaging over 300 electric poles, leading to power outage in around 45 villages, after Cyclone Biparjoy made landfall in coastal areas of the state on Thursday evening. Read further on…

Dynamite News · Jun 16, 2023

Strong winds batter Gujarat as cyclone Biparjoy makes landfall

Biparjoy is marching ahead with a speed of 13-14 kmph.

The Hindu · Jun 15, 2023

Monsoon to arrive in Telangana on June 20

Scientists pointed out this is not the first time that there has been a delay in the onset of the monsoon as it had previously happened in 2020 itself

The Hindu · Jun 15, 2023

Cyclone Biparjoy starts landfall in Gujarat, may complete landfall by midnight

AHMEDABAD: The very severe cyclonic circulation Biparjoy started landfall on Gujarat coast around 6.30pm on Thursday.

The Times of India · Jun 15, 2023

Cyclone Biparjoy: NDRF teams evacuate 72 civilians from Gujarat's Rupen Bandar

A total of six National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams evacuated 72 civilians from Rupen Bandar low-lying area and shifted them to NDH School in Dwarka ahead of the expected landfall of cyclone Biparjoy. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jun 15, 2023