For handpicked stories every day, subscribe to us on Telegram). According to the IMD, the names should be gender, politics, religion and culture neutral, not hurt sentiments, not be offensive, be short, easy to pronounce. The first cyclone name for the 2020-21 season is highlighted. The cyclonic storm could make landfall near the border of Gujarat and Maharashtra around Vapi on Wednesday. The naming of cyclones in the Indian Ocean began in 2000 and a formula was agreed in 2004. The role of states is crucial in a rapid recovery of the economy ravaged by the Covid-19 pandemic. The damage cost was US$13 billion beating the record of Cyclone Nargis. This story is from April 29, 2020. The name was accorded in a list formulated by a group of countries. Apart from this, Cyclone Hika can cause trouble and havoc too. The names like Arnab, Nisarga, Aag, Vyom, Azar, Prabhanjan, Tej, Gati, Lulu among 160 other names were listed. The IMD, meanwhile, warned that a cyclonic storm named 'Nisarga' will cross north Maharashtra and south Gujarat coasts late in the evening on June 3, bringing in its wake heavy rains in … - Nisarga is the second cyclonic storm of the 2020 North Indian Ocean cyclone … After ‘Amphan’, ‘Nisarga’ name was picked up for the ensuing cyclone. Bangladesh had also suggested 'Fani', which had made a landfall in Odisha on 3 May, 2019. IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra also announced the onset of the monsoon. Is Maha Prepared for Cyclone Nisarga Amid COVID? The new list included the last name from the previous list 'Amphan' as it remained unused at the time of release. By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Karan Manral. The flight took off from San Francisco in the United States and was piloted by Captain Zoya Aggarwal. The declaration of heavy snowfall as a natural calamity will enable the administration to process claims for ex-gratia payments under the SDRF, bringing relief to the residents of snow-bound areas. Reportedly, Cyclone Nisarga is to hit coastal regions of Gujarat and Maharashtra soon. As suggested by the 13 countries, IMD released a list of cyclone names in April, 2020. As suggested by the 13 countries, IMD released a list of cyclone names in April, 2020. The countries that get to name the cyclones are India, Pakistan, Oman, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Maldives, Sri Lanka and Thailand The names of cyclones in the Atlantic and Pacific regions are recirculated every six years, while skipping to name a cyclone when it claims lives or results in huge property damage. Cyclone Nisarga is likely to cross north Maharashtra and adjoining south Gujarat coast between Harihareshwar (Maharashtra) and Daman during the afternoon of June 3. A low-pressure area developing over the Arabian sea will intensify into a cyclonic storm in the next 48 hours and will reach parts of Maharashtra and … Mumbai is forecast to record very heavy rainfall of … Cyclone Nisarga, headed towards the coastline of Maharashtra and Gujarat, comes a week after Cyclone Amphan wreaked havoc in West Bengal. Over 50,000 People Evacuated In Gujarat, Daman Ahead Of Cyclone Nisarga. Take a look at the current situation on various borders of the national capital and alternative routes available to commuters amid the farmers' protest against the three farm laws. The names like Arnab, Nisarga, Aag, Vyom, Azar, Prabhanjan, Tej, Gati, Lulu among 160 other names were listed. The names like Arnab, Nisarga, Aag, Vyom, Azar, Prabhanjan, Tej, Gati, Lulu among 160 other names were listed. The deep depression is now slated to further turn into a cyclonic storm in 12 hours and then into a severe cyclonic storm in subsequent 12 hours. The IMD has been mandated with the duty to name cyclones that develop over the North Indian ocean. There are a total of six RSMCs and five TCWCs, including the India Meteorological Department. Meanwhile, a deep depression has formed over the Arabian Sea and is inching closer to the coastal districts of Maharashtra and Gujarat. Part of the 2020 North Indian Ocean cyclone season Severe Cyclonic Storm Nisarga was the strongest tropical cyclone to strike the Indian state Maharashtra in the month of June since 1891. [1] It was also the first cyclone to impact Mumbai since Phyan of 2009. Of these, 102, including two subtropical cyclones in the South Atlantic Ocean and three tropical-like cyclone in the Mediterranean Sea, have been named by various weather agencies when they attained maximum sustained winds of 35 knots (65 km/h; 40 mph). As of 1 June, the cyclone is located about 360 km southwest of Panjim (Goa), 670 km south-southwest of Mumbai (Maharashtra) and 900 km south-southwest of Surat (Gujarat). Cyclones around the world are named by Regional Specialised Meteorological Centres and Tropical Cyclone Warning Centres. It is likely to cross north Maharashtra and south Gujarat coasts between Harihareshwar town in Maharashtra's Raigad district and Daman as a severe cyclonic storm on the afternoon of 3 June. So each time the list has 64 names. Get free access to newsletters, alerts and recommendations. This comes days after super cyclone … The naming of cyclones in the Indian Ocean began in 2000 and a formula was agreed in 2004. The names like Arnab, Nisarga, Aag, Vyom, Azar, Prabhanjan, Tej, Gati, Lulu … The Bureau maintains a list of names, arranged alphabetically and alternating between male and female. Nisarga, which is currently brewing in the Arabian Sea, means nature and was named by Bangladesh. The names like Arnab, Nisarga, Aag, Vyom, Azar, Prabhanjan, Tej, Gati, Lulu among 160 other names were listed. Bangladesh had also suggested ‘Fani’, which had made a landfall in Odisha on May 3, 2019, and the extremely severe cyclone had caused extensive damage in the eastern state. The next few cyclones will be named Gati (named by India), Nivar (Iran), Burevi (Maldives), Tauktae (Myanmar) and Yaas (Oman). California’s average daily deaths rose to a new high. (The Quint is available on Telegram. After 'Amphan', 'Nisarga' name was picked up for the ensuing cyclone. A Pakistani anti-terrorism court convicted and sentenced Lakhvi on Friday, though India dismissed the development as a “farcical” action made with an eye on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). As suggested by the 13 countries, IMD released a list of cyclone names in April, 2020. However, 700 km from Mumbai, a nascent cyclone is brewing in the Arabian Sea and likely to hit north Maharashtra as well as the Gujarat coast by June 3. The names like Arnab, Nisarga, Aag, Vyom, Azar, Prabhanjan, Tej, Gati, Lulu among 160 other names … A senior police officer said the traffic moving from Delhi to Noida is smooth as usual at Chilla border while the carriageway leading to Delhi remains blocked, By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Shivani. The storm surge is expected to be one to two metres above the astronomical tide and is very likely to inundate low-lying areas of Mumbai, Thane and Raigad districts at the time of landfall. IMD released a list of cyclone names in April 2020 as suggested by the 13 countries. 'Nisarga', which is currently brewing in the Arabian Sea, means nature and was termed by India's neighbouring country - Bangladesh. Tropical cyclones are named to help the scientific community and disaster managers to identify cyclones, create awareness and effectively disseminate warnings to wider audiences. The Centre in Unlock 5 guidelines allowed schools to reopen from October 15. The list comprises names of 13 cyclones each for the 13 member countries, totaling to 169. Red alert in Maharashtra, Gujarat as Cyclone Nisarga forms in Arabian Sea The system will bring strong winds and heavy to very heavy rainfall to coastal Maharashtra and Gujarat. Throughout 2020, 137 tropical cyclones have formed in bodies of water known as tropical cyclone basins. The new list included the last name from the previous list ‘Amphan’ as it remained unused at the time of release. IMD has said the names should be gender, politics, religion and culture neutral, not hurt sentiments, not be offensive, be short, easy to pronounce. Later in 2018 Iran, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Yemen were added to the list. Cyclone Nisarga is expected to make landfall very close to Alibag, 94km south of Mumbai, on the afternoon of June 3. How do cyclones get their names? The strongest storm of the year so far was Yasa, peaking with a pressure of 899 hPa (26.55 inHg) and with 10-minute sustained winds of 250 km/… The name was accorded in a list formulated by a group of countries. Cyclones around the world are named by Regional Specialised Meteorological Centres and Tropical Cyclone Warning Centres. The names like Arnab, Nisarga, Aag, Vyom, Azar, Prabhanjan, Tej, Gati, Lulu among 160 other names were listed. The court will also take up a separate set of seven writ petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the three farm laws enacted by the Centre in September. The government plans to inoculate nearly 30 million healthcare and frontline workers against the coronavirus disease in the first phase of vaccination. The names like Arnab, Nisarga, Aag, Vyom, Azar, Prabhanjan, Tej, Gati, Lulu among 160 other names were listed. The names like Arnab, Nisarga, Aag, Vyom, Azar, Prabhanjan, Tej, Gati, Lulu among 160 other names were listed. More than 50,000 people living in … “The landfall location will be very close to Alibag but extensive damage can be expected in Mumbai also,” Sunita Devi, in-charge of cyclones at IMD, said. Farmers' protest LIVE: Agitating farmers plan to hold a massive tractor march in Delhi on Republic Day if the three farm laws are not taken back. The new list included the last name from the previous list 'Amphan' as it remained unused at the time of release. The names like Arnab, Nisarga, Aag, Vyom, Azar, Prabhanjan, Tej, Gati, Lulu among 160 other names were listed. Thank you for subscribing to our daily newsletter. As suggested by the 13 countries, IMD released a list of cyclone names in April, 2020. Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Myanmar, Oman, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Thailand were part of the panel. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times. The names in red are due to be retired. India’s vaccination drive, the world’s largest immunisation exercise against Covid-19, will kick off on January 16 with priority to about 30 million health care and frontline workers. However, the decision was left to states/union territories to decide as to when they would resume physical classes. Madhya Pradesh. A police statement on December 27 after the filing of the charge sheet said the investigation revealed the conspiracy was hatched to abduct the victims and stage the encounter. Minister Answers, Cyclone Nisarga: Maharashtra CM Announces Rs 100 Cr Aid for Raigad, 'Nisarga', which is currently brewing in the Arabian Sea. Copyright © HT Digital Streams Ltd. All rights reserved. The new list included the last name from the previous list 'Amphan' as it remained unused at the time of release. As suggested by the 13 countries, IMD released a list of cyclone names in April, 2020. It is also expected to be about 0.5 to one metre above the astronomical tide and likely to inundate low-lying areas of Ratnagiri district. The deep depression in the Arabian Sea intensified into a cyclonic storm, which has been officially named as Cyclone Nisarga by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), around 12pm on Tuesday, officials said. The new list included the last name from the previous list … The Indian weather bureau has been mandated with the duty to name cyclones that develop over the North Indian ocean, including Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal, by following a standard procedure. The costliest tropical cyclone was Cyclone Amphan of 2020 which hit the state of West Bengal. IMD released a list of cyclone names in April 2020 as suggested by the 13 countries. By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Meenakshi Ray. After 'Amphan', 'Nisarga' name was picked up for the ensuing cyclone. Chandigarh. North Dakota, once one of the worst-hit states in the US, has gone two days without a death. The next few cyclones will be named Gati (named by India), Nivar (Iran), Burevi (Maldives), Tauktae (Myanmar) and Yaas (Oman). Cyclone Vayu a boon for Kutch region, Monsoon likely to hit Gujarat in next 5 to 6 days June 18, 2019 [Hindi] चक्रवात वायु हुआ कमजोर लेकिन गुजरात में अगले 24 घंटों तक देगा बारिश New Cyclone in Arabian Sea: A new cyclone affects Gujarat & Maharashtra … The names like Arnab, Nisarga, Aag, Vyom, Azar, Prabhanjan, Tej, Gati, Lulu among 160 other names were listed. Gujarat. Later in 2018 Iran, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Yemen were added to the list. In anticipation of a cyclonic storm making landfall on the Gujarat coast on June 3, the state government on Monday ordered evacuation of people living in low-lying areas and deployed 10 teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) in over half a dozen districts. The names like Arnab, Nisarga, Aag, Vyom, Azar, Prabhanjan, Tej, Gati, Lulu among 160 other names were listed. India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 3, 2020 . The old list of 64 names was exhausted two weeks ago when Cyclone Amphan, named by Thailand, formed over the Bay of Bengal. As suggested by the 13 countries, IMD released a list of cyclone names in April, 2020. As suggested by the 13 countries, IMD released a list of cyclone names in April, 2020. The World Meteorological Organisation and the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific had, at its twenty-seventh Session held in 2000, agreed to assign names to the tropical cyclones in the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea. Cyclone 'Nisarga' will make landfall along the Maharashtra coast on Wednesday with high wind speed ranging up to 100-110 kmph and heavy rainfall in Mumbai as well as other coastal areas of the state. Subscribe To Our Daily Newsletter And Get News Delivered Straight To Your Inbox. In the US, new cases fell for the second day in New York state, easing from a record. Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. - Nisarga is the first moniker on a list of new cyclone names that takes effect this year. A week after cyclone 'Amphan' wreaked havoc in West Bengal, the country is now bracing to face another cyclone which is headed towards the coastline of Maharashtra and Gujarat. By : admin | Updated : 01 Jun 2020 02:06 PM (IST) Coastal areas of Gujarat are put on high alert over the Cyclonic storm predictions. As suggested by the 13 countries, IMD released a list of cyclone names in April, 2020. Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Myanmar, Oman, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Thailand were part of the panel. It will cross north Maharashtra and south Gujarat coasts between Harihareshwar (Raigad, Maharashtra) and Daman during the evening of 3 June. The deadliest is the 1839 India cyclone which hit the present day state of Andhra Pradesh. It caused over 300,000 fatalities and 20,000 ship destroyed. [2] The new list included the last name from the previous list … The countries take turns to name the cyclones. There are a total of six RSMCs and five TCWCs, including the India Meteorological Department. Boats are anchored at a dock due to a red alert for cyclone Nisarga, in Ratnagiri district, Tuesday, June 2, 2020 PTI Nearly 43,000 people living near the coastline in Gujarat's Valsad and Navsari districts have so far been shifted to safer places as the state prepares to face the approaching cyclonic storm Nisarga, officials said on Wednesday. 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