2019-05-04 02:37:25
Quick Reaction Team of Navy provided emergency assistance in nearby villages
Quick Reaction Team of Navy from INS Chilka provided emergency assistance in nearby villages in cutting and clearing of trees which had fallen due to cyclonic storm Fani yesterday.
Quick Reaction Medical Team of Navy conducted mobile medical camps at various villages around Chilka
2019-05-04 02:27:27
Two dead in Baripada town following cyclone Fani.
In the wake of cyclomic storm fani two youth died in Baripada town of Mayurbhanj on Friday night after a tree fell on them.
2019-05-03 19:48:53
Prabhu asks officials to monitor situation
Directed Secreatry @MoCA to continuously monitor the situation. DGCA will be issuing revised advisories to Airlines as and when necessary. Taking all possible steps for passenger safety and to minimise their inconvenience. #CycloneFaniUpdates #CycloneFani
— Chowkidar Suresh Prabhu (@sureshpprabhu) May 3, 2019 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="">Directed Secreatry @MoCA to continuously monitor the situation. DGCA will be issuing revised advisories to Airlines as and when necessary. Taking all possible steps for passenger safety and to minimise their inconvenience. #CycloneFaniUpdates #CycloneFani
— Chowkidar Suresh Prabhu (@sureshpprabhu) May 3, 2019
Directed Secreatry @MoCA to continuously monitor the situation. DGCA will be issuing revised advisories to Airlines as and when necessary. Taking all possible steps for passenger safety and to minimise their inconvenience. #CycloneFaniUpdates #CycloneFani
— Chowkidar Suresh Prabhu (@sureshpprabhu) May 3, 2019
Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu directed his Ministry officials to continuously monitor the situation arising in the wake of cyclonic storm Fani which made landfall earlier in the day in Odisha.
In a tweet, Prabhu said that aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) will be issuing revised advisories to airlines as and when necessary.
2019-05-03 19:47:07
Fani: Eastern Air Command on standby
HQ EAC has sized up the situation in conjunctiin with Air HQ
Six light helicopters with winch for rescue work, five medium lift helicopters for deploying the relief material abd four AN 32 aircraft have beenbkept ready with medical releif teams for ferrying relief material, medical help and NDRF teams with equipment. Helicopters have been kept ready at Bagdogra and Purnea for quick deployment in Odisha and West Bangal.
In addition at Silchar Kumbhigram medium lift helicopters have been kept standby for thr phase when the storm would start to effect the states of Triipura Mizoram Manipur and Nagaland.
The operations centre would be established in either Odisha or WB depending on the situatuon as it unfolds .
Ops are being supervised by Air Mshl Sandeep Singh , SASO HQ EAC
2019-05-03 19:45:54
Extensive damage to kuchha houses, old buildings and temporary shops in Puri
Govt of India Spokesperson: As per telephonic information, in Puri, extensive damage to kuchha houses, old buildings and temporary shops. No confirmed report of deaths, but 160 reportedly injured. Power and telecom is completely down. NDRF & State forces are clearing roads.
2019-05-03 19:43:46
Visuals from Biju Patnaik International Airport.
Relief, rehabilitation and restoration work on a war footing in Odisha to tackle Cyclone Fani
2019-05-03 17:37:48
Strong winds & heavy rainfall hit Bhubaneswar city
Strong winds & heavy rainfall hit Bhubaneswar city; Visuals from Biju Patnaik International Airport.
2019-05-03 17:30:11
Directed Civil Aviation Secy to continuously monitor situation: Suresh Prabhu
Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu: Directed Civil Aviation Secy to continuously monitor situation. DGCA will be issuing revised advisories to Airlines as&when necessary. Taking all possible steps for passenger safety and to minimize their inconvenience
2019-05-03 17:18:15
Video clip of a roof being blown off at the undergraduate hostel in AIIMS Bhubaneshwar due to Cyclone Fani
Extensive damage to structure of AIIMS Bhubaneswar reported. All patients, staff, students safe. Many water tanks have blown off,lighting poles are down, air-conditioners damaged. We have enough supplies, ready to support the state.
2019-05-03 17:16:40
Cyclone FANI Impact: Wind Speed Over 140 Kmph In Several Parts Of Odisha
Bhubaneswar: As Indian Meteorological Department has informed that the eye of Cyclone FANI has moved into the mainland completely, the Regional Met department has issued wind speed warning of over 100 kmph in several parts of Odisha. They are:
1.) Severe thunderstorm with intense rainfall and gale wind speed reaching 140 to 150 kmph gusting to 165 kmph occuring in districts of Ganjam, Puri, Jagatsingpur.
2) Severe thunderstorm with intense rainfall and gale wind speed reaching 90 to 100 kmph gusting to 115 kmph occuring in Khorda (including Bhubaneswar), Kendrapada, Jajpur, Denkanal, Bhadrak, Balasore and Nayagadh.
As per latest visual, railway station, construction crane, house roof, aiims roof destoryed in strong wind.
2019-05-03 16:09:18
'Fani' fury weakens, heavy rainfall predicted in Odisha, AP, Bengal, northeast: MHA
The eye of cyclonic storm 'Fani' has "completely moved into land" by 10 am on Friday weakening its fury, but heavy rainfall is still predicted in Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal and parts of the northeastern states, the Home Ministry said Friday.
According to the National Emergency Response Centre, under the home ministry, power and telecommunication lines in Puri district of Odisha are completely down and restoration work is on.
Rescuers belonging to the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), the Navy, Coast Guard, Army and Air Force have been deployed in a mass operations, closely monitored by the central government.
2019-05-03 15:10:32
Coast Guard readies relief material
@IndiaCoastGuard Ship at Sea off #Odisha Coast embarks #Relief material and food packets/drinking water onboard #CoastGuard #Helicopter to be ferried to #Gopalpur for #SevereCycloneFani affected people @DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD @PMOIndia @PIB_India pic.twitter.com/2FI1YDBImO
— Indian Coast Guard (@IndiaCoastGuard) May 3, 2019 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="">@IndiaCoastGuard Ship at Sea off #Odisha Coast embarks #Relief material and food packets/drinking water onboard #CoastGuard #Helicopter to be ferried to #Gopalpur for #SevereCycloneFani affected people @DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD @PMOIndia @PIB_India pic.twitter.com/2FI1YDBImO
— Indian Coast Guard (@IndiaCoastGuard) May 3, 2019
@IndiaCoastGuard Ship at Sea off #Odisha Coast embarks #Relief material and food packets/drinking water onboard #CoastGuard #Helicopter to be ferried to #Gopalpur for #SevereCycloneFani affected people @DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD @PMOIndia @PIB_India pic.twitter.com/2FI1YDBImO
— Indian Coast Guard (@IndiaCoastGuard) May 3, 2019
Indian Coast Guard readies relief material to be distributed to affected people.
2019-05-03 14:51:54
IMD issues red messge for Odisha, WB
#CycloneFani Alert bulletin
Source:IMD pic.twitter.com/tOcthV1DWa
">#CycloneFani Alert bulletin
— NDMA India (@ndmaindia) May 3, 2019
Source:IMD pic.twitter.com/tOcthV1DWa
#CycloneFani Alert bulletin
— NDMA India (@ndmaindia) May 3, 2019
Source:IMD pic.twitter.com/tOcthV1DWa
The Indian Met Department issued a red message warning for coastal Odisha and West Bengal. "Cyclone Fani is likely to emerge into Gangetic West Bengal as a Severe Cyclonic Storm with wind speed of 90-100 kmph gusting to 115 kmph by early morning of May 4," read the statement.The Indian Met Department issued a red message warning for coastal Odisha and West Bengal. "Cyclone Fani is likely to emerge into Gangetic West Bengal as a Severe Cyclonic Storm with wind speed of 90-100 kmph gusting to 115 kmph by early morning of May 4," read the statement.
2019-05-03 14:18:41
Rs 1,000 cr relief fund released: PM
Addressing an election rally, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the Centre is coordinating with the state governments of Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal. He stated that the Centre has released Rs 1,000 crore relief fund for the states.
2019-05-03 13:38:47
Police guide women, children to safety
Policemen were seen carrying infants and guiding children, women, and locals to safety in Odisha's Kendrapara.
2019-05-03 13:26:10
AIIMS Bhubaneswar extensively damaged
"Extensive damage to structure of AIIMS Bhubaneswar reported due to Cyclone Fani. All patients, staff, students are safe. Many water tanks have blown off, lighting poles are down, airconditioners damaged. We have enough supplies, ready to support the state," said Health Secretary Preeti Sudan in a statement.
2019-05-03 13:16:50
Police clear out blocked roads
Braving all the odds @DCP_CUTTACK and ODRAF unit are working relentlessly to clear out the disrupted roads. #DutyAboveElse #CycloneFani pic.twitter.com/I4K1HTudUm
— Odisha Police (@odisha_police) May 3, 2019 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="">Braving all the odds @DCP_CUTTACK and ODRAF unit are working relentlessly to clear out the disrupted roads. #DutyAboveElse #CycloneFani pic.twitter.com/I4K1HTudUm
— Odisha Police (@odisha_police) May 3, 2019
Braving all the odds @DCP_CUTTACK and ODRAF unit are working relentlessly to clear out the disrupted roads. #DutyAboveElse #CycloneFani pic.twitter.com/I4K1HTudUm
— Odisha Police (@odisha_police) May 3, 2019
The Odisha police shared a video of the police and ODRAF unit working to clear out roads blocked due to uprooted trees as a result of Cyclone Fani.
2019-05-03 12:32:56
Singboards blown away in Puri
The devastation caused by extremely severe cyclonic storm 'Fani' was in full view in Puri, as the seaside pilgrim town witnessed heavy rain and winds with speeds of up to 175 kmph. Advertising hoardings and signboards were blown away by the resulting high-velocity winds.
2019-05-03 12:02:53
Navy to undertake aerial survey to assess damage
"In the next 3 hours, Cyclone Fani is expected to weaken with a wind speed of 150-160 km per hour. Subsequently, it will weaken and move north-northeastwards. By evening, it may weaken into severe cyclonic storm over extreme northern part of Odisha," said an IMD official.
2019-05-03 11:57:47
'Fani' expected to slightly weaken over next 3 hours
Helpline numbers have been opened for passengers at various Railway Stations to provide service related information.
2019-05-03 11:41:21
Cyclone Fani - Railway Helpline Numbers
Extremely severe cyclonic storm 'Fani' made a landfall in Puri on Odisha coast Friday morning, triggering heavy rainfall coupled with high velocity winds with speed of 175 kmph in vast areas. Large areas in the seaside pilgrim town of Puri and other places were submerged with water as heavy rains battered the entire coastal belt of the state. Several trees were uprooted and thatched structures destroyed at some places including Bhubaneswar.
2019-05-03 10:38:08
'Fani' triggers heavy rain, high-velocity winds
"Current wind speed of the cyclone is 175-185 kilometers per hour gusting to 195 km per hour," a statement from the Indian Met Department said.
2019-05-03 10:00:41
NDRF operations underway in AP
Odisha’s emergency helpline number for Cyclone Fani - 6742534177. Control room numbers of different districts have been issued.
2019-05-03 09:27:56
Current wind speeds between 175-185 kmph
Severe Cyclonic Storm Fani made landfall at Puri on the Odisha coast. During landfall, the wind speeds were reported to be around 175 km per hour.
2019-05-03 09:22:59
Odisha helpline numbers
Cyclone Fani all set to make landfall at Odisha coast.
2019-05-03 09:00:24
Cyclone Fani makes landfall at Puri
"The impact of landfall process has started. Fani will make a landfall between 8-11 am. In the morning at 6:31 AM it was 70 km south-southwest of Puri, it is moving now," HR Biswas, Director, Met Dept.
2019-05-03 08:55:01
Visuals from Puri
As landfall impact of #CycloneFani hits Puri, here's how it feels on the ground.
Video courtesy @PIBBhubaneswar pic.twitter.com/WNDWgoXtmP
">As landfall impact of #CycloneFani hits Puri, here's how it feels on the ground.
— PIB India (@PIB_India) May 3, 2019
Video courtesy @PIBBhubaneswar pic.twitter.com/WNDWgoXtmP
As landfall impact of #CycloneFani hits Puri, here's how it feels on the ground.
— PIB India (@PIB_India) May 3, 2019
Video courtesy @PIBBhubaneswar pic.twitter.com/WNDWgoXtmP
Cyclone Fani is expected to make landfall by forenoon.
2019-05-03 08:26:25
Impact of Cyclone Fani landfall begins
East Coast Railway has cancelled 10 more trains - 7 trains on May 3, one train on May 4, one train on May 6, and one train on May 7. Railways had earlier cancelled 147 trains from May 1 to 3.
2019-05-03 08:17:34
Expected course of Cyclone Fani
As #CycloneFani approaches landfall, here's a look at the rapidly evolving situation..#Fani #FaniUpdates #FaniCyclone
Graphics courtesy KBK pic.twitter.com/woR86NpYLI
">As #CycloneFani approaches landfall, here's a look at the rapidly evolving situation..#Fani #FaniUpdates #FaniCyclone
— PIB India (@PIB_India) May 3, 2019
Graphics courtesy KBK pic.twitter.com/woR86NpYLI
As #CycloneFani approaches landfall, here's a look at the rapidly evolving situation..#Fani #FaniUpdates #FaniCyclone
— PIB India (@PIB_India) May 3, 2019
Graphics courtesy KBK pic.twitter.com/woR86NpYLI
"South Bengal State Transport Corporation (SBSTC) will operate about 50 Buses from Digha on 3rd May to evacuate the stranded tourists at Digha to minimise inconvenience caused due to suspension of train operations. The buses will be available at half an hour or lesser intervals from 5 am in the morning. 15 more Buses will remain available and will be deployed, if the situation demands," read an official statement.
2019-05-03 08:00:47
10 additional trains cancelled
"More than 1 million people have been evacuated from vulnerable districts in the last 24 hours. In Ganjam and Puri, more than 3 lakh and 1.3 lakh people were evacuated respectively to safe shelters. About 5000 kitchens have started operating to serve people in the shelters," read a statement from the Odisha CMO.
2019-05-03 07:47:00
SBSTC to run special buses to evacuate stranded tourists
Ministry of Home Affairs' Control Room helpline number for Cyclone Fani- 1938, becomes operational to provide latest updates.
2019-05-03 07:42:21
Over 10 lakh people evacuated
Cyclone Fani, which is expected to make a landfall at the Odisha coast by Friday forenoon, was nearly 65 kilometres from Gopalpur and 80 kilometres from Puri at 5.30 am, the IMD said.
The Cyclone Warning Division of the India Meteorological Department said the wind speed of the Extremely Severe Cyclone Fani could reach 200-230 kilometres when it makes the landfall.
The cyclone is moving at a speed of 16 kilometres per hour, the IMD said.
2019-05-03 07:38:05
1938 - MHA's helpline number
Cyclone Fani, which is expected to make a landfall at the Odisha coast by Friday forenoon, was nearly 65 kilometres from Gopalpur and 80 kilometres from Puri at 5.30 am, the IMD said.
The Cyclone Warning Division of the India Meteorological Department said the wind speed of the Extremely Severe Cyclone Fani could reach 200-230 kilometres when it makes the landfall.
The cyclone is moving at a speed of 16 kilometres per hour, the IMD said.
2019-05-03 07:27:33
Fani's Fury kills 3 in Odisha, around 11 lakh shifted to cyclone shelters
Cyclone Fani, which is expected to make a landfall at the Odisha coast by Friday forenoon, was nearly 65 kilometres from Gopalpur and 80 kilometres from Puri at 5.30 am, the IMD said.
The Cyclone Warning Division of the India Meteorological Department said the wind speed of the Extremely Severe Cyclone Fani could reach 200-230 kilometres when it makes the landfall.
The cyclone is moving at a speed of 16 kilometres per hour, the IMD said.
2019-05-04 02:37:25
Quick Reaction Team of Navy provided emergency assistance in nearby villages
Quick Reaction Team of Navy from INS Chilka provided emergency assistance in nearby villages in cutting and clearing of trees which had fallen due to cyclonic storm Fani yesterday.
Quick Reaction Medical Team of Navy conducted mobile medical camps at various villages around Chilka
2019-05-04 02:27:27
Two dead in Baripada town following cyclone Fani.
In the wake of cyclomic storm fani two youth died in Baripada town of Mayurbhanj on Friday night after a tree fell on them.
2019-05-03 19:48:53
Prabhu asks officials to monitor situation
Directed Secreatry @MoCA to continuously monitor the situation. DGCA will be issuing revised advisories to Airlines as and when necessary. Taking all possible steps for passenger safety and to minimise their inconvenience. #CycloneFaniUpdates #CycloneFani
— Chowkidar Suresh Prabhu (@sureshpprabhu) May 3, 2019 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="">Directed Secreatry @MoCA to continuously monitor the situation. DGCA will be issuing revised advisories to Airlines as and when necessary. Taking all possible steps for passenger safety and to minimise their inconvenience. #CycloneFaniUpdates #CycloneFani
— Chowkidar Suresh Prabhu (@sureshpprabhu) May 3, 2019
Directed Secreatry @MoCA to continuously monitor the situation. DGCA will be issuing revised advisories to Airlines as and when necessary. Taking all possible steps for passenger safety and to minimise their inconvenience. #CycloneFaniUpdates #CycloneFani
— Chowkidar Suresh Prabhu (@sureshpprabhu) May 3, 2019
Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu directed his Ministry officials to continuously monitor the situation arising in the wake of cyclonic storm Fani which made landfall earlier in the day in Odisha.
In a tweet, Prabhu said that aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) will be issuing revised advisories to airlines as and when necessary.
2019-05-03 19:47:07
Fani: Eastern Air Command on standby
HQ EAC has sized up the situation in conjunctiin with Air HQ
Six light helicopters with winch for rescue work, five medium lift helicopters for deploying the relief material abd four AN 32 aircraft have beenbkept ready with medical releif teams for ferrying relief material, medical help and NDRF teams with equipment. Helicopters have been kept ready at Bagdogra and Purnea for quick deployment in Odisha and West Bangal.
In addition at Silchar Kumbhigram medium lift helicopters have been kept standby for thr phase when the storm would start to effect the states of Triipura Mizoram Manipur and Nagaland.
The operations centre would be established in either Odisha or WB depending on the situatuon as it unfolds .
Ops are being supervised by Air Mshl Sandeep Singh , SASO HQ EAC
2019-05-03 19:45:54
Extensive damage to kuchha houses, old buildings and temporary shops in Puri
Govt of India Spokesperson: As per telephonic information, in Puri, extensive damage to kuchha houses, old buildings and temporary shops. No confirmed report of deaths, but 160 reportedly injured. Power and telecom is completely down. NDRF & State forces are clearing roads.
2019-05-03 19:43:46
Visuals from Biju Patnaik International Airport.
Relief, rehabilitation and restoration work on a war footing in Odisha to tackle Cyclone Fani
2019-05-03 17:37:48
Strong winds & heavy rainfall hit Bhubaneswar city
Strong winds & heavy rainfall hit Bhubaneswar city; Visuals from Biju Patnaik International Airport.
2019-05-03 17:30:11
Directed Civil Aviation Secy to continuously monitor situation: Suresh Prabhu
Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu: Directed Civil Aviation Secy to continuously monitor situation. DGCA will be issuing revised advisories to Airlines as&when necessary. Taking all possible steps for passenger safety and to minimize their inconvenience
2019-05-03 17:18:15
Video clip of a roof being blown off at the undergraduate hostel in AIIMS Bhubaneshwar due to Cyclone Fani
Extensive damage to structure of AIIMS Bhubaneswar reported. All patients, staff, students safe. Many water tanks have blown off,lighting poles are down, air-conditioners damaged. We have enough supplies, ready to support the state.
2019-05-03 17:16:40
Cyclone FANI Impact: Wind Speed Over 140 Kmph In Several Parts Of Odisha
Bhubaneswar: As Indian Meteorological Department has informed that the eye of Cyclone FANI has moved into the mainland completely, the Regional Met department has issued wind speed warning of over 100 kmph in several parts of Odisha. They are:
1.) Severe thunderstorm with intense rainfall and gale wind speed reaching 140 to 150 kmph gusting to 165 kmph occuring in districts of Ganjam, Puri, Jagatsingpur.
2) Severe thunderstorm with intense rainfall and gale wind speed reaching 90 to 100 kmph gusting to 115 kmph occuring in Khorda (including Bhubaneswar), Kendrapada, Jajpur, Denkanal, Bhadrak, Balasore and Nayagadh.
As per latest visual, railway station, construction crane, house roof, aiims roof destoryed in strong wind.
2019-05-03 16:09:18
'Fani' fury weakens, heavy rainfall predicted in Odisha, AP, Bengal, northeast: MHA
The eye of cyclonic storm 'Fani' has "completely moved into land" by 10 am on Friday weakening its fury, but heavy rainfall is still predicted in Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal and parts of the northeastern states, the Home Ministry said Friday.
According to the National Emergency Response Centre, under the home ministry, power and telecommunication lines in Puri district of Odisha are completely down and restoration work is on.
Rescuers belonging to the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), the Navy, Coast Guard, Army and Air Force have been deployed in a mass operations, closely monitored by the central government.
2019-05-03 15:10:32
Coast Guard readies relief material
@IndiaCoastGuard Ship at Sea off #Odisha Coast embarks #Relief material and food packets/drinking water onboard #CoastGuard #Helicopter to be ferried to #Gopalpur for #SevereCycloneFani affected people @DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD @PMOIndia @PIB_India pic.twitter.com/2FI1YDBImO
— Indian Coast Guard (@IndiaCoastGuard) May 3, 2019 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="">@IndiaCoastGuard Ship at Sea off #Odisha Coast embarks #Relief material and food packets/drinking water onboard #CoastGuard #Helicopter to be ferried to #Gopalpur for #SevereCycloneFani affected people @DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD @PMOIndia @PIB_India pic.twitter.com/2FI1YDBImO
— Indian Coast Guard (@IndiaCoastGuard) May 3, 2019
@IndiaCoastGuard Ship at Sea off #Odisha Coast embarks #Relief material and food packets/drinking water onboard #CoastGuard #Helicopter to be ferried to #Gopalpur for #SevereCycloneFani affected people @DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD @PMOIndia @PIB_India pic.twitter.com/2FI1YDBImO
— Indian Coast Guard (@IndiaCoastGuard) May 3, 2019
Indian Coast Guard readies relief material to be distributed to affected people.
2019-05-03 14:51:54
IMD issues red messge for Odisha, WB
#CycloneFani Alert bulletin
Source:IMD pic.twitter.com/tOcthV1DWa
">#CycloneFani Alert bulletin
— NDMA India (@ndmaindia) May 3, 2019
Source:IMD pic.twitter.com/tOcthV1DWa
#CycloneFani Alert bulletin
— NDMA India (@ndmaindia) May 3, 2019
Source:IMD pic.twitter.com/tOcthV1DWa
The Indian Met Department issued a red message warning for coastal Odisha and West Bengal. "Cyclone Fani is likely to emerge into Gangetic West Bengal as a Severe Cyclonic Storm with wind speed of 90-100 kmph gusting to 115 kmph by early morning of May 4," read the statement.The Indian Met Department issued a red message warning for coastal Odisha and West Bengal. "Cyclone Fani is likely to emerge into Gangetic West Bengal as a Severe Cyclonic Storm with wind speed of 90-100 kmph gusting to 115 kmph by early morning of May 4," read the statement.
2019-05-03 14:18:41
Rs 1,000 cr relief fund released: PM
Addressing an election rally, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the Centre is coordinating with the state governments of Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal. He stated that the Centre has released Rs 1,000 crore relief fund for the states.
2019-05-03 13:38:47
Police guide women, children to safety
Policemen were seen carrying infants and guiding children, women, and locals to safety in Odisha's Kendrapara.
2019-05-03 13:26:10
AIIMS Bhubaneswar extensively damaged
"Extensive damage to structure of AIIMS Bhubaneswar reported due to Cyclone Fani. All patients, staff, students are safe. Many water tanks have blown off, lighting poles are down, airconditioners damaged. We have enough supplies, ready to support the state," said Health Secretary Preeti Sudan in a statement.
2019-05-03 13:16:50
Police clear out blocked roads
Braving all the odds @DCP_CUTTACK and ODRAF unit are working relentlessly to clear out the disrupted roads. #DutyAboveElse #CycloneFani pic.twitter.com/I4K1HTudUm
— Odisha Police (@odisha_police) May 3, 2019 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="">Braving all the odds @DCP_CUTTACK and ODRAF unit are working relentlessly to clear out the disrupted roads. #DutyAboveElse #CycloneFani pic.twitter.com/I4K1HTudUm
— Odisha Police (@odisha_police) May 3, 2019
Braving all the odds @DCP_CUTTACK and ODRAF unit are working relentlessly to clear out the disrupted roads. #DutyAboveElse #CycloneFani pic.twitter.com/I4K1HTudUm
— Odisha Police (@odisha_police) May 3, 2019
The Odisha police shared a video of the police and ODRAF unit working to clear out roads blocked due to uprooted trees as a result of Cyclone Fani.
2019-05-03 12:32:56
Singboards blown away in Puri
The devastation caused by extremely severe cyclonic storm 'Fani' was in full view in Puri, as the seaside pilgrim town witnessed heavy rain and winds with speeds of up to 175 kmph. Advertising hoardings and signboards were blown away by the resulting high-velocity winds.
2019-05-03 12:02:53
Navy to undertake aerial survey to assess damage
"In the next 3 hours, Cyclone Fani is expected to weaken with a wind speed of 150-160 km per hour. Subsequently, it will weaken and move north-northeastwards. By evening, it may weaken into severe cyclonic storm over extreme northern part of Odisha," said an IMD official.
2019-05-03 11:57:47
'Fani' expected to slightly weaken over next 3 hours
Helpline numbers have been opened for passengers at various Railway Stations to provide service related information.
2019-05-03 11:41:21
Cyclone Fani - Railway Helpline Numbers
Extremely severe cyclonic storm 'Fani' made a landfall in Puri on Odisha coast Friday morning, triggering heavy rainfall coupled with high velocity winds with speed of 175 kmph in vast areas. Large areas in the seaside pilgrim town of Puri and other places were submerged with water as heavy rains battered the entire coastal belt of the state. Several trees were uprooted and thatched structures destroyed at some places including Bhubaneswar.
2019-05-03 10:38:08
'Fani' triggers heavy rain, high-velocity winds
"Current wind speed of the cyclone is 175-185 kilometers per hour gusting to 195 km per hour," a statement from the Indian Met Department said.
2019-05-03 10:00:41
NDRF operations underway in AP
Odisha’s emergency helpline number for Cyclone Fani - 6742534177. Control room numbers of different districts have been issued.
2019-05-03 09:27:56
Current wind speeds between 175-185 kmph
Severe Cyclonic Storm Fani made landfall at Puri on the Odisha coast. During landfall, the wind speeds were reported to be around 175 km per hour.
2019-05-03 09:22:59
Odisha helpline numbers
Cyclone Fani all set to make landfall at Odisha coast.
2019-05-03 09:00:24
Cyclone Fani makes landfall at Puri
"The impact of landfall process has started. Fani will make a landfall between 8-11 am. In the morning at 6:31 AM it was 70 km south-southwest of Puri, it is moving now," HR Biswas, Director, Met Dept.
2019-05-03 08:55:01
Visuals from Puri
As landfall impact of #CycloneFani hits Puri, here's how it feels on the ground.
Video courtesy @PIBBhubaneswar pic.twitter.com/WNDWgoXtmP
">As landfall impact of #CycloneFani hits Puri, here's how it feels on the ground.
— PIB India (@PIB_India) May 3, 2019
Video courtesy @PIBBhubaneswar pic.twitter.com/WNDWgoXtmP
As landfall impact of #CycloneFani hits Puri, here's how it feels on the ground.
— PIB India (@PIB_India) May 3, 2019
Video courtesy @PIBBhubaneswar pic.twitter.com/WNDWgoXtmP
Cyclone Fani is expected to make landfall by forenoon.
2019-05-03 08:26:25
Impact of Cyclone Fani landfall begins
East Coast Railway has cancelled 10 more trains - 7 trains on May 3, one train on May 4, one train on May 6, and one train on May 7. Railways had earlier cancelled 147 trains from May 1 to 3.
2019-05-03 08:17:34
Expected course of Cyclone Fani
As #CycloneFani approaches landfall, here's a look at the rapidly evolving situation..#Fani #FaniUpdates #FaniCyclone
Graphics courtesy KBK pic.twitter.com/woR86NpYLI
">As #CycloneFani approaches landfall, here's a look at the rapidly evolving situation..#Fani #FaniUpdates #FaniCyclone
— PIB India (@PIB_India) May 3, 2019
Graphics courtesy KBK pic.twitter.com/woR86NpYLI
As #CycloneFani approaches landfall, here's a look at the rapidly evolving situation..#Fani #FaniUpdates #FaniCyclone
— PIB India (@PIB_India) May 3, 2019
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"South Bengal State Transport Corporation (SBSTC) will operate about 50 Buses from Digha on 3rd May to evacuate the stranded tourists at Digha to minimise inconvenience caused due to suspension of train operations. The buses will be available at half an hour or lesser intervals from 5 am in the morning. 15 more Buses will remain available and will be deployed, if the situation demands," read an official statement.
2019-05-03 08:00:47
10 additional trains cancelled
"More than 1 million people have been evacuated from vulnerable districts in the last 24 hours. In Ganjam and Puri, more than 3 lakh and 1.3 lakh people were evacuated respectively to safe shelters. About 5000 kitchens have started operating to serve people in the shelters," read a statement from the Odisha CMO.
2019-05-03 07:47:00
SBSTC to run special buses to evacuate stranded tourists
Ministry of Home Affairs' Control Room helpline number for Cyclone Fani- 1938, becomes operational to provide latest updates.
2019-05-03 07:42:21
Over 10 lakh people evacuated
Cyclone Fani, which is expected to make a landfall at the Odisha coast by Friday forenoon, was nearly 65 kilometres from Gopalpur and 80 kilometres from Puri at 5.30 am, the IMD said.
The Cyclone Warning Division of the India Meteorological Department said the wind speed of the Extremely Severe Cyclone Fani could reach 200-230 kilometres when it makes the landfall.
The cyclone is moving at a speed of 16 kilometres per hour, the IMD said.
2019-05-03 07:38:05
1938 - MHA's helpline number
Cyclone Fani, which is expected to make a landfall at the Odisha coast by Friday forenoon, was nearly 65 kilometres from Gopalpur and 80 kilometres from Puri at 5.30 am, the IMD said.
The Cyclone Warning Division of the India Meteorological Department said the wind speed of the Extremely Severe Cyclone Fani could reach 200-230 kilometres when it makes the landfall.
The cyclone is moving at a speed of 16 kilometres per hour, the IMD said.
2019-05-03 07:27:33
Fani's Fury kills 3 in Odisha, around 11 lakh shifted to cyclone shelters
Cyclone Fani, which is expected to make a landfall at the Odisha coast by Friday forenoon, was nearly 65 kilometres from Gopalpur and 80 kilometres from Puri at 5.30 am, the IMD said.
The Cyclone Warning Division of the India Meteorological Department said the wind speed of the Extremely Severe Cyclone Fani could reach 200-230 kilometres when it makes the landfall.
The cyclone is moving at a speed of 16 kilometres per hour, the IMD said.
Cyclone Fani
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