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Cyclone 'Montha' devastates Andhra Pradesh and Odisha; 76,000 evacuated, crops destroyed, and transport disrupted, woman killed by tree fall.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red alerts for several districts in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha as Cyclone Montha over the Bay of Bengal is likely to make landfall near Kakinada on October 29, prompting large-scale evacuation and disaster preparedness measures.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert as Severe Cyclone Montha, formed over the Bay of Bengal, is set to make landfall near the Andhra–Odisha coast around October 28. Both states have begun disaster preparedness and evacuation measures.
Cyclone 'Michaung' threatens Andhra Pradesh coast with heavy rainfall; NDRF mobilized, zero-casualty goal emphasized by NCMC.
A new low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm named ‘Cyclone Montha’ by Monday, expected to bring heavy rainfall across northern Tamil Nadu and adjoining districts.
Punjab's stubble burning shows decline in fire incidents but rise in total scorched area due to satellite limitations.
Supreme Court intervenes in Himachal Pradesh's ecological crisis, highlighting flawed development and ineffective environmental policies amid increasing natural disasters.
Two days before Diwali (October 18), Delhi recorded hazardous air quality levels, with particulate matter (PM10) readings spiking to 843 µg/m³ at Anand Vihar — over 16 times the WHO safe limit. Experts warn of further worsening during festive celebrations despite restrictions on firecrackers.
Andhra Pradesh firecracker unit explosion claims eight lives, raising concerns over safety audits and PESO protocol implementation.
Hyderabad floods highlight urban planning failures; experts urge dedicated climate emergency fund for resilient infrastructure and disaster recovery.
India strengthens disaster resilience with ₹2.28 lakh crore allocation, prioritising prevention, mitigation, and nature-based solutions for climate change and extreme weather events.
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