08:23 AM, 24-Oct-2022
Where was the alert issued?
The Meteorological Department has issued a warning of torrential rains in the coastal areas of West Bengal as well as in Puri, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Bhadrak, Baleshwar, Mayurbhanj, Jajpur, Keonjhar, Cuttack and Khurda districts of Odisha.
07:55 AM, 24-Oct-2022
Likely to hit the coast of Bengal and Bangladesh late night of Diwali
This storm is expected to hit the coast of West Bengal and Bangladesh late night of Diwali. According to meteorologists, during this time winds can move at a speed of 110 kilometers per hour. There is a possibility of rain in West Bengal and Odisha. The maximum impact is likely to be on the coastal areas of Sundarbans and East Midnapore.
07:49 AM, 24-Oct-2022
The impact of cyclone is the most in these states.
Due to the impact of the cyclone, there is a possibility of rain in many states. It may rain tonight in West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. At the same time, it will pick up speed on October 25.
07:42 AM, 24-Oct-2022
14 teams of NDRF deployed in seven districts of Bengal
An alert has been issued in West Bengal regarding Cyclone Sitarang. 14 teams of NDRF have been deployed in seven districts of Bengal. There is also a threat in Odisha, a state bordering Bengal.
07:31 AM, 24-Oct-2022
Cyclone Sitrang Live: Cyclone ‘Sitrang’ can wreak havoc on Diwali night, rain expected in these states
The effect of cyclonic storm ‘Sitrang’, which is forming in the Bay of Bengal, is gradually visible in West Bengal. Many districts including Kolkata remained cloudy on Sunday. Light rain occurred at many places in East Midnapore. ‘Sitrang’ can cause heavy destruction in the coastal areas of Bengal, especially in the Sundarbans.