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Cyclone Bulbul: Seven dead, 2.97 lakh affected in West Bengal

Cyclone Bulbul: Seven dead, 2.97 lakh affected in West Bengal

'Bulbul' lay centred near Sundarban National Park

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Published : Nov 10, 2019, 10:09 AM IST

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Updated : Nov 10, 2019, 9:02 PM IST

19:38 November 10

Mamata to make aerial survey of Bulbul hit areas on Monday

Later I would take a meeting at Kakdwip with administration to review relief and rehabilitation measures of the cyclone-affected people.
I am also planning to visit the cyclone-affected areas of Basirhat of North 24-Parganas on 13 November, 2019.(2/2)
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) November 10, 2019 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
Later I would take a meeting at Kakdwip with administration to review relief and rehabilitation measures of the cyclone-affected people.
I am also planning to visit the cyclone-affected areas of Basirhat of North 24-Parganas on 13 November, 2019.(2/2)
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) November 10, 2019
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Later I would take a meeting at Kakdwip with administration to review relief and rehabilitation measures of the cyclone-affected people.
I am also planning to visit the cyclone-affected areas of Basirhat of North 24-Parganas on 13 November, 2019.(2/2)
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) November 10, 2019

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will make an aerial survey of the severe cyclone Bulbul hit areas around Namkhana and Bakkhali in South 24 Parganas district on Monday, she announced on Twitter.

Later, she would hold a meeting at Kakdwip with the South 24 Parganas district administration to "review relief and rehabilitation measures" of the cyclone-affected people.

Banerjee said she was also planning to visit the cyclone-affected areas of Basirhat in North 24-Parganas district on Wednesday.

16:57 November 10

Around 2 lakh 97 thousand people have been affected: Disaster Management Minister, WB

Javed Khan, Disaster Management Minister, West Bengal

Javed Khan, Disaster Management Minister, West Bengal

Around 2 lakh 97 thousand people have been affected, said Javed Khan, Disaster Management Minister, West Bengal

Six deaths have taken place; five in North 24 Parganas and one in South 24 Parganas. he added.

16:22 November 10

7 killed as cyclone 'Bulbul' disrupts normal life in Bengal

Cyclone 'Bulbul', which barrelled through the coastal districts of West Bengal before hurtling towards Bangladesh, claimed at least seven lives in different parts of the state, official reports said on Sunday.

The severe cyclonic storm, which brought in its wake heavy rain coupled with gale wind till early Sunday, uprooted hundreds of trees and snapped cables in the city and its adjoining areas in North and South 24 Parganas and East Midnapore, bring life to a near-halt.

In North Parganas alone, five people were killed in separate incidents.

15:22 November 10

Cyclone 'Bulbul': Home Minister assures WB govt of all possible help

Closely monitoring the situation as cyclone Bulbul hits Eastern India. We are continuously in touch with central & state relief agencies.

Have spoken to CM @MamataOfficial and have assured all possible help.
I pray to almighty for those who are braving out this adverse weather.
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) November 10, 2019 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
Closely monitoring the situation as cyclone Bulbul hits Eastern India. We are continuously in touch with central & state relief agencies.

Have spoken to CM @MamataOfficial and have assured all possible help.
I pray to almighty for those who are braving out this adverse weather.
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) November 10, 2019
">
Closely monitoring the situation as cyclone Bulbul hits Eastern India. We are continuously in touch with central & state relief agencies.

Have spoken to CM @MamataOfficial and have assured all possible help.
I pray to almighty for those who are braving out this adverse weather.
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) November 10, 2019

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that the centre is closely monitoring the situation after cyclone Bulbul has hit Eastern India and assured the West Bengal government of full support.

"Closely monitoring the situation as cyclone Bulbul hits Eastern India. We are continuously in touch with central & state relief agencies. Have spoken to CM @MamataOfficial and have assured all possible help. I pray to almighty for those who are braving out this adverse weather," Shah tweeted from his official handle.

"10 teams of NDRF in West Bengal and 6 teams in Odisha have already been deployed and are assisting the state administration in the evacuation, restoration of roads and in the distribution of relief materials. Additional 18 teams of NDRF have been kept on standby," he added.

The severe cyclonic storm Bulbul has wreaked havoc in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas region on Sunday. Due to the speedy winds, several trees were uprooted and roads were blocked forcing the administration to carry out road clearance work.

15:16 November 10

Villagers at temporary shelters in WB shifted to Odisha

People at temporary shelters in West Bengal shifted to Odisha.

People at temporary shelters in West Bengal shifted to Odisha.

Villagers at a temporary shelter home in West Bengal set up in Balasore district of Odisha after their huts were damaged by Cyclone Bulbul.

14:24 November 10

Cyclone Bulbul moves away from WB, now lies over Bangladesh coasts

GC Das, Director, Alipore Meteorological Dept

Director of Alipore Meteorological Dept, GC Das has informed that Cyclonic storm Bulbul has changed moved further on its way. It now lies over coastal areas of Bangladesh, away from Bengal.

In the next 12 hours, this tropical cyclone will turn into a deep depression & lose intensity. Strong winds are expected to blow for the next 24 hour in West Bengal.

Fishermen are still advised to not venture into the sea.

13:41 November 10

Water-logging in parts of Kolkata following continuous rains

Streets of Kolkata face water-logging due to continuous rains.

Streets of Kolkata face water-logging due to continuous rains.

Continuous rains in Kolkata has resulted in water-logging in parts of the capital city following rainfall in the region due to cyclone Bulbul.

10:35 November 10

PM speaks with WB CM Mamata Banerjee as Bulbul moves across the state

Reviewed the situation in the wake of cyclone conditions and heavy rain in parts of Eastern India.

Spoke to WB CM @MamataOfficial regarding the situation arising due to Cyclone Bulbul. Assured all possible assistance from the Centre. I pray for everyone’s safety and well-being.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 10, 2019 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
Reviewed the situation in the wake of cyclone conditions and heavy rain in parts of Eastern India.

Spoke to WB CM @MamataOfficial regarding the situation arising due to Cyclone Bulbul. Assured all possible assistance from the Centre. I pray for everyone’s safety and well-being.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 10, 2019
">
Reviewed the situation in the wake of cyclone conditions and heavy rain in parts of Eastern India.

Spoke to WB CM @MamataOfficial regarding the situation arising due to Cyclone Bulbul. Assured all possible assistance from the Centre. I pray for everyone’s safety and well-being.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 10, 2019

As Cyclone Bulbul made landfall,Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday spoke with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee about the situation arising out of itand assured the state ofall assistance to deal with the calamity.

Cyclone Bulbul made landfall in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district on Saturday.

"Reviewed the situation in the wake of cyclone conditions and heavy rain in parts of Eastern India," the prime minister wrote on Twitter.

The prime minister said he also spoke with Banerjee regarding the situation arising due to Cyclone Bulbul.

"Assured all possible assistance from the Centre. I pray for everyone's safety and well-being," he said.

10:26 November 10

Strong winds uproot trees in Kolkata

Strong winds uprooted trees and damaged hoardings in Kolkata.

Strong winds uprooted trees and damaged hoardings in Kolkata.

Stormy winds in South Kolkata uprooted a number of trees and damaged several hoardings.

10:14 November 10

NDRF clears roads as Bulbul hits 24 Parganas

NDRF clears roads in 24 Parganas.

NDRF clears roads in 24 Parganas.

Road clearance work is being carried out by National Disaster Response Force personnel in South 24 Parganas.

10:03 November 10

People take shelter at Sagar Pilot Station at 24 Parganas

Pilots and staff from Sagar Pilot Station serve food to people from storm-stricken villagers.

Pilots and staff from Sagar Pilot Station serve food to people from storm-stricken villagers.

About 200 people have taken shelter at Sagar Pilot Station of Kolkata Port Trust. Villagers belonging to storm-stricken villages were served food by the Commander, pilots and staff.

10:01 November 10

'Bulbul' reaches 24 Parganas district in West Bengal

Cyclone Bulbul reaches 24 Parganas district

Early morning visuals from South 24 Parganas.

09:52 November 10

Ferry services suspended at Bichali ghat

Ferry services have been suspended at ghats in Kolkata.

Ferry services have been suspended at ghats in Kolkata.

Ferry services have been suspended at Bichali Ghat in Kolkata.

09:40 November 10

'Bulbul' lay centred near Sundarban National Park

Kolkata: Cyclonic storm Bulbul lay centred about 75 km east-northeast of Sundarban National Park in West Bengal, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

IMD in a recent tweet wrote, "The cyclone is likely to weaken into a deep depression over coastal Bangladesh and adjoining south and north 24 Parganas districts of West Bengal during next six hours."

As per IMD's hourly bulletin released at 7:00 am, the weather agency stated that the 'severe' cyclonic storm Bulbul has weakened into a cyclonic storm and lay centred at 05:30 hours of today, over Bangladesh and adjoining coastal West Bengal.

IMD has further predicted light to moderate rainfall with isolated heavy spells of rainfall likely to continue over the south and north 24 Parganas and Nadiya districts in West Bengal during the next three hours.

"Squally wind speed 35-45 kmph gusting to 55 kmph is likely to prevail over northwest Bay of Bengal off West Bengal coast during the next six hours," said IMD in its advisory.

The cyclone had made landfall around 8.30 pm on Saturday 60 kilometres east of Sagar Island and 100 kilometres south of Kolkata.

19:38 November 10

Mamata to make aerial survey of Bulbul hit areas on Monday

Later I would take a meeting at Kakdwip with administration to review relief and rehabilitation measures of the cyclone-affected people.
I am also planning to visit the cyclone-affected areas of Basirhat of North 24-Parganas on 13 November, 2019.(2/2)
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) November 10, 2019 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
Later I would take a meeting at Kakdwip with administration to review relief and rehabilitation measures of the cyclone-affected people.
I am also planning to visit the cyclone-affected areas of Basirhat of North 24-Parganas on 13 November, 2019.(2/2)
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) November 10, 2019
">
Later I would take a meeting at Kakdwip with administration to review relief and rehabilitation measures of the cyclone-affected people.
I am also planning to visit the cyclone-affected areas of Basirhat of North 24-Parganas on 13 November, 2019.(2/2)
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) November 10, 2019

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will make an aerial survey of the severe cyclone Bulbul hit areas around Namkhana and Bakkhali in South 24 Parganas district on Monday, she announced on Twitter.

Later, she would hold a meeting at Kakdwip with the South 24 Parganas district administration to "review relief and rehabilitation measures" of the cyclone-affected people.

Banerjee said she was also planning to visit the cyclone-affected areas of Basirhat in North 24-Parganas district on Wednesday.

16:57 November 10

Around 2 lakh 97 thousand people have been affected: Disaster Management Minister, WB

Javed Khan, Disaster Management Minister, West Bengal

Javed Khan, Disaster Management Minister, West Bengal

Around 2 lakh 97 thousand people have been affected, said Javed Khan, Disaster Management Minister, West Bengal

Six deaths have taken place; five in North 24 Parganas and one in South 24 Parganas. he added.

16:22 November 10

7 killed as cyclone 'Bulbul' disrupts normal life in Bengal

Cyclone 'Bulbul', which barrelled through the coastal districts of West Bengal before hurtling towards Bangladesh, claimed at least seven lives in different parts of the state, official reports said on Sunday.

The severe cyclonic storm, which brought in its wake heavy rain coupled with gale wind till early Sunday, uprooted hundreds of trees and snapped cables in the city and its adjoining areas in North and South 24 Parganas and East Midnapore, bring life to a near-halt.

In North Parganas alone, five people were killed in separate incidents.

15:22 November 10

Cyclone 'Bulbul': Home Minister assures WB govt of all possible help

Closely monitoring the situation as cyclone Bulbul hits Eastern India. We are continuously in touch with central & state relief agencies.

Have spoken to CM @MamataOfficial and have assured all possible help.
I pray to almighty for those who are braving out this adverse weather.
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) November 10, 2019 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
Closely monitoring the situation as cyclone Bulbul hits Eastern India. We are continuously in touch with central & state relief agencies.

Have spoken to CM @MamataOfficial and have assured all possible help.
I pray to almighty for those who are braving out this adverse weather.
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) November 10, 2019
">
Closely monitoring the situation as cyclone Bulbul hits Eastern India. We are continuously in touch with central & state relief agencies.

Have spoken to CM @MamataOfficial and have assured all possible help.
I pray to almighty for those who are braving out this adverse weather.
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) November 10, 2019

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that the centre is closely monitoring the situation after cyclone Bulbul has hit Eastern India and assured the West Bengal government of full support.

"Closely monitoring the situation as cyclone Bulbul hits Eastern India. We are continuously in touch with central & state relief agencies. Have spoken to CM @MamataOfficial and have assured all possible help. I pray to almighty for those who are braving out this adverse weather," Shah tweeted from his official handle.

"10 teams of NDRF in West Bengal and 6 teams in Odisha have already been deployed and are assisting the state administration in the evacuation, restoration of roads and in the distribution of relief materials. Additional 18 teams of NDRF have been kept on standby," he added.

The severe cyclonic storm Bulbul has wreaked havoc in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas region on Sunday. Due to the speedy winds, several trees were uprooted and roads were blocked forcing the administration to carry out road clearance work.

15:16 November 10

Villagers at temporary shelters in WB shifted to Odisha

People at temporary shelters in West Bengal shifted to Odisha.

People at temporary shelters in West Bengal shifted to Odisha.

Villagers at a temporary shelter home in West Bengal set up in Balasore district of Odisha after their huts were damaged by Cyclone Bulbul.

14:24 November 10

Cyclone Bulbul moves away from WB, now lies over Bangladesh coasts

GC Das, Director, Alipore Meteorological Dept

Director of Alipore Meteorological Dept, GC Das has informed that Cyclonic storm Bulbul has changed moved further on its way. It now lies over coastal areas of Bangladesh, away from Bengal.

In the next 12 hours, this tropical cyclone will turn into a deep depression & lose intensity. Strong winds are expected to blow for the next 24 hour in West Bengal.

Fishermen are still advised to not venture into the sea.

13:41 November 10

Water-logging in parts of Kolkata following continuous rains

Streets of Kolkata face water-logging due to continuous rains.

Streets of Kolkata face water-logging due to continuous rains.

Continuous rains in Kolkata has resulted in water-logging in parts of the capital city following rainfall in the region due to cyclone Bulbul.

10:35 November 10

PM speaks with WB CM Mamata Banerjee as Bulbul moves across the state

Reviewed the situation in the wake of cyclone conditions and heavy rain in parts of Eastern India.

Spoke to WB CM @MamataOfficial regarding the situation arising due to Cyclone Bulbul. Assured all possible assistance from the Centre. I pray for everyone’s safety and well-being.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 10, 2019 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
Reviewed the situation in the wake of cyclone conditions and heavy rain in parts of Eastern India.

Spoke to WB CM @MamataOfficial regarding the situation arising due to Cyclone Bulbul. Assured all possible assistance from the Centre. I pray for everyone’s safety and well-being.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 10, 2019
">
Reviewed the situation in the wake of cyclone conditions and heavy rain in parts of Eastern India.

Spoke to WB CM @MamataOfficial regarding the situation arising due to Cyclone Bulbul. Assured all possible assistance from the Centre. I pray for everyone’s safety and well-being.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 10, 2019

As Cyclone Bulbul made landfall,Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday spoke with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee about the situation arising out of itand assured the state ofall assistance to deal with the calamity.

Cyclone Bulbul made landfall in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district on Saturday.

"Reviewed the situation in the wake of cyclone conditions and heavy rain in parts of Eastern India," the prime minister wrote on Twitter.

The prime minister said he also spoke with Banerjee regarding the situation arising due to Cyclone Bulbul.

"Assured all possible assistance from the Centre. I pray for everyone's safety and well-being," he said.

10:26 November 10

Strong winds uproot trees in Kolkata

Strong winds uprooted trees and damaged hoardings in Kolkata.

Strong winds uprooted trees and damaged hoardings in Kolkata.

Stormy winds in South Kolkata uprooted a number of trees and damaged several hoardings.

10:14 November 10

NDRF clears roads as Bulbul hits 24 Parganas

NDRF clears roads in 24 Parganas.

NDRF clears roads in 24 Parganas.

Road clearance work is being carried out by National Disaster Response Force personnel in South 24 Parganas.

10:03 November 10

People take shelter at Sagar Pilot Station at 24 Parganas

Pilots and staff from Sagar Pilot Station serve food to people from storm-stricken villagers.

Pilots and staff from Sagar Pilot Station serve food to people from storm-stricken villagers.

About 200 people have taken shelter at Sagar Pilot Station of Kolkata Port Trust. Villagers belonging to storm-stricken villages were served food by the Commander, pilots and staff.

10:01 November 10

'Bulbul' reaches 24 Parganas district in West Bengal

Cyclone Bulbul reaches 24 Parganas district

Early morning visuals from South 24 Parganas.

09:52 November 10

Ferry services suspended at Bichali ghat

Ferry services have been suspended at ghats in Kolkata.

Ferry services have been suspended at ghats in Kolkata.

Ferry services have been suspended at Bichali Ghat in Kolkata.

09:40 November 10

'Bulbul' lay centred near Sundarban National Park

Kolkata: Cyclonic storm Bulbul lay centred about 75 km east-northeast of Sundarban National Park in West Bengal, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

IMD in a recent tweet wrote, "The cyclone is likely to weaken into a deep depression over coastal Bangladesh and adjoining south and north 24 Parganas districts of West Bengal during next six hours."

As per IMD's hourly bulletin released at 7:00 am, the weather agency stated that the 'severe' cyclonic storm Bulbul has weakened into a cyclonic storm and lay centred at 05:30 hours of today, over Bangladesh and adjoining coastal West Bengal.

IMD has further predicted light to moderate rainfall with isolated heavy spells of rainfall likely to continue over the south and north 24 Parganas and Nadiya districts in West Bengal during the next three hours.

"Squally wind speed 35-45 kmph gusting to 55 kmph is likely to prevail over northwest Bay of Bengal off West Bengal coast during the next six hours," said IMD in its advisory.

The cyclone had made landfall around 8.30 pm on Saturday 60 kilometres east of Sagar Island and 100 kilometres south of Kolkata.

Intro:Body:

https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/bulbul-lay-centred-about-75-km-east-northeast-of-sundarban-national-park20191110092455/

add these in 2nd and 3rd updates

https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/cyclone-bulbul-ferry-services-at-bichali-ghat-in-kolkata-suspended20191110091659/

https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/kolkata-one-man-killed-after-tree-falls-on-him20191110090556/

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