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Second phase of Malabar exercise likely from Oct 11-14 in Bay of Bengal

The second phase of the high-voltage Malabar exercise featuring the navies of all four Quad countries is scheduled to take place in the Bay of Bengal from October 11 to 14

5.1 magnitude earthquake in Bay of Bengal; tremors felt in TN, AP

Tremors were felt in Chennai and Kakinada on Tuesday following an undersea earthquake in the Bay of Bengal, but there were no reports of damage to life or property.

Low pressure area in Bay of Bengal may cause rains in Maharashtra: IMD

A low pressure area in the Bay of Bengal is likely to bring heavy rainfall in many parts of Maharashtra over the next three to four days, the India Meteorological Department said on Monday

Southwest monsoon advances further, likely to hit Kerala by May 31

The southwest monsoon has advanced further in more parts of southwest and eastcentral Bay of Bengal and conditions are favourable for its onset over Kerala around May 31, the IMD said on Thursday

Experts differ on link between cyclone numbers in India and climate change

While some cite rising sea surface temperature for the frequency in events, others point to negligible deviation in rain, drought and cyclones during the past 100 years

Six flights cancelled at Mumbai Airport in view of cyclone Yaas

The city's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) on Wednesday said as many as six flights, including three departures, have been cancelled in view of cyclone Yaas

Very severe cyclonic storm Yaas likely to make landfall by noon: IMD

Cyclone Yaas is likely to make landfall by noon on Wednesday with wind speed of about 130 to 155 kmph, informed the IMD, adding that it currently lay centred over northwest Bay of Bengal

Sea temperature linked to back-to-back cyclones, Yaas landfall awaited

Sea Surface Temperature over Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal have been ruling at over 31-32°C which is higher than threshold limit of 28°C just before formation of cyclones

Cyclone Yaas: All 265 boats have returned to harbour, says Coast Guard

The Indian Coast Guard on Monday said all the 265 boats, which were reported to be in the Bay of Bengal by fisheries authorities, have returned to harbour in view of cyclone Yaas. The cyclone is very likely to cross the north Odisha and West Bengal coasts between Paradip and Sagar Island around May 26 noon as a 'very severe cyclonic storm'. It is expected to bring in winds of 155 to 165 kmph, gusting up to 180 kmph. "Consistent efforts of the ICG ensured all 265 boats reported at sea by fisheries authorities safely returned harbour," the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) tweeted. It said its disaster response teams, ships and aircraft are on standby. Moreover, the ICG is maintaining close liaison with state administrations and other stakeholders to deal with any situation, the coast guard said. The deep depression over the Bay of Bengal intensified into cyclone Yaas in the early hours of Monday and it is likely to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm in the next 24 hours, the India ...

Cyclone Yaas: Deep depression to intensify into severe cyclonic storm

IMD on Monday informed that deep depression over the East-central Bay of Bengal has intensified into a cyclonic storm and it would further intensify into a severe cyclonic storm during next 24 hours

75,000 volunteers on standby in B'desh to tackle possible 'Yaas' impact

More than 75,000 volunteers have been put on standby in Bangladesh to deal with the possible effects of Cyclone 'Yaas' which is now developing over the east-central Bay of Bengal, officials said

After Tauktae, India braces for Cyclone Yaas on eastern coast

India was airlifting rescue and relief teams and keeping defence aircraft and naval vessels in readiness as it braced for cyclone Yaas' which is expected to hit eastern coastal areas of Odisha, WB

PM Narendra Modi chairs high-level meeting to tackle Cyclone Yaas

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for timely evacuation of those involved in off-shore activities

Depression in Bay of Bengal to develop into cyclonic storm by May 24: IMD

A low-pressure area in Bay of Bengal has intensified into a depression that will cross the WB and Odisha coasts on May 26 as a 'very severe cyclonic storm', says India Meteorological Department

Reliance-BP 'bubble' delivers two deep water gas fields despite Covid-19

Work bubbles for over 4,000 persons at peak of the project alongside navigating restrictions to source material and people globally helped deliver two deep sea gas fields

Cyclone Yaas: Bengal fishermen advised not to venture into sea from May 23

In view of the cyclonic storm Yaas, the head of Regional Meteorological Centre in Kolkata Dr Sanjib Bandyopadhyay advised the fishermen of West Bengal not to venture into the sea from May 23 evening

Cyclonic storm in Bay of Bengal: Coastal districts of Odisha on high alert

In view of the cyclonic storm in the Bay of Bengal, Odisha Chief Secretary Suresh Chandra Mahapatra on Friday informed that all coastal and adjoining districts in Odisha have been put on high alert

Low-pressure area on Bay of Bengal likely to develop into cyclone: Met dept

A low-pressure area, set to form over east central Bay of Bengal on May 22, is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm and strike the Odisha-West Bengal coast on May 26, the Met department said

Cyclone likely to form over Bay of Bengal, expected to hit coast on May 27

A cyclone is likely to form over the Bay of Bengal and expected to hit the eastern coast on May 27, a top official of the Ministry of Earth Science said on Wednesday.

Cyclonic storm likely to cross over TN, Puducherry on Nov 25: Met dept

The low pressure area over Bay of Bengal has become well marked and is likely to concentrate into a depression and intensify into a cyclonic storm and cross Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts on Nov 25