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Gujarat remains on high alert even after Vayu changes course
The severity of Cyclone Vayu remains a threat for Gujarat's coastal areas even though it has changed course and is unlikely to make landfall in the state on Thursday, an IMD official said. "The threat of surge in wind, dust storm and rainfall stays very much. The centre of the storm -- known as the eye -- has slightly moved away from the Gujarat coast, but its diameter is well over 900 km," the official said. Earlier, the cyclone was moving straight towards the Gujarat coast, but is has now slightly moved away, the the India Meteorological Department (IMD) official said. "But going by its extension, there is no relief from the high alert sounded for the Gujarat coast. The cyclonic storm is going to hit Porbandar in Gujarat and other parts till Kutch area," he said. The IMD will issue further updates about the cyclone by afternoon, the official added. While heading towards Gujarat earlier, the cyclonic storm had brought some good spell of rain to Mumbai and neighbouring Raigad, Thane .
Two injured as Japan driver ploughs into kids
An elderly driver drove her vehicle into a group of children in western Japan Thursday, police said, the latest in a string of similar, often fatal, car accidents caused by old drivers. Two children were injured when 69-year-old Rieko Ueda ploughed her car into a group of kids from a local nursery facility in Nishinomiya city shortly before 10am, a police spokesman told AFP. A six-year-old girl was conscious when she was taken to a hospital, but the scale of her injury was not immediately available, the spokesman said. Local media said she had broken her shoulder bone. A five-year-old girl was also taken to a hospital for a minor injury, the spokesman added. "The cause of the accident is under investigation," he said, adding that police had arrested the driver. The case is the latest in a string of accidents involving elderly drivers, as Japan continues to grapple with problems relating to its ageing society. In April, an 87-year-old motorist drove into a pedestrian crossing at high .
Cyclone Vayu changes course, not to hit Gujarat: IMD
Severe cyclonic storm Vayu changed its trajectory overnight and moved further into the sea, bringing much-needed relief to the people in the coastal areas of Gujarat, where it was earlier predicted to make landfall on Thursday.However, the western coast is still on high alert as strong winds and rough sea conditions are expected for the next 24 to 48 hours.Manorama Mohanty, a scientist at the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Ahmedabad told ANI, "Cyclone Vayu will not hit Gujarat. It will pass nearby from Veraval, Porbandar and Dwarka. Its effect will be seen in the coastal regions as there will be strong winds and heavy rain as well."Flight services have been suspended in airports at Porbandar, Diu, Bhavnagar, Keshod and Kandla while several trains have been diverted. Port operations have also been temporarily suspended by the authorities as a precautionary measure.The IMD has advised fishermen not to venture into the sea till June 15.The Indian Coast Guard, the Navy, the ...
Cyclone Vayu won't make landfall in Gujarat: IMD
Cyclone Vayu will not make landfall on the Gujarat coast on Thursday as it was expected, and will pass by the Saurashtra region later in the day, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
Cyclone Vayu will not make landfall in Gujarat: IMD
Cyclone Vayu will not make landfall on the Gujarat coast on Thursday as it was expected and will pass by the Saurashtra region later in the day, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
Jhelum river water breaches flood alarm level in Kashmir
Due to incessant rains in the Kashmir Valley, the waters of the Jhelum river has breached the flood alarm level of 18 feet on Thursday, authorities said.
Mumbai: 1 killed, 2 injured after cladding panel falls at Churchgate station
One person died and two suffered injuries after an aluminium cladding panel fell at Mumbai's Churchgate railway station on Wednesday.The incident occurred due to strong wind and rains.The injured have been admitted to a hospital.An investigation has been initiated.An ex-gratia payment of Rs 5 lakh has been announced to the family of the deceased by the Western Railway.
Gujarat braces up for 'very severe cyclonic storm' Vayu
Gujarat government on Wednesday evacuated over 2.7 lakh people from 10 coastal districts as "very severe cyclonic storm" Vayu inched closer to the state coast and is expected to make landfall between Dwarka and Veraval on Thursday afternoon.Columns of Army, NDRF personnel, Air Force helicopters and 300 marine commandoes were deployed for rescue and relief operations, while flight operations from five airports in Porbandar, Diu, Bhavnagar, Keshod and Kandla were suspended.Around 2.75 lakh people were shifted and more than 500 villages have been evacuated from the coastal regions in view of the Cyclone Vayu approaching the Gujarat Coast, the government said.Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani chaired a meeting with senior state officials, officers of the Army and NDRF and District Magistrates to take stock of the situation."47 teams of NDRF have reached Gujarat and over 5 more teams will reach by Thursday morning. Army, Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard have taken their positions. State ...
Odisha govt releases additional amount of Rs 123.90 cr for Cyclone Fani assistance
The Odisha Government has released an amount of Rs 123.90 crore to the collectors of Puri, Khordha and Cuttack districts which were severely affected by cyclone Fani, for payment of different assistance. These include assistance for house building, clothing, utensils and assistance to fishermen for replacement/repair of damaged nets and boats, fish ponds, fish seed farms and replacement of drought and milch animals.This is in addition to Rs 197.59 crore which was released to the Puri Collector on June 10 for disbursement towards house building assistance.So far, a total amount of Rs.1481.05 crore has been released to different departments and collectors of the affected districts for various relief and restoration measures relating to extremely severe cyclonic storm 'Fani'.A high-level meeting was also held in the State Secretariat on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Sudam Marndi, Minister for Revenue and Disaster Management to review the status of relief and restoration in the ...
Nearly 3 lakh shifted as Cyclone Vayu to be more intense (2nd Lead)
As a more intense Cyclone Vayu is racing towards Gujarat, triggered by a warmer Arabian Sea and acquiring moisture from the southwest monsoon, nearly 3 lakh people have been evacuated to safer places.
Retrieving bodies from AN-32 wreckage site to take time
Thirteen mountaineers from the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Indian Army along with two civilian mountaineers on Wednesday arrived near the wreckage site to establish the status of the 13 occupants of the IAF AN-32 aircraft which crashed in Arunachal Pradesh on June 3, an official said.
Cyclone Vayu: flight services to be supended across 5 airports in Gujarat
In the wake of Cyclone Vayu, flight services to some 5 airports in Gujarat will be suspended from midnight on Wednesday.
1 killed, 4 injured due to high speed winds in J-K
High speed winds and hail storm created a havoc in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, killing one person and causing damage to nine houses, officials said. The Mughal road, which connects Rajouri-Poonch belt of Jammu region with south Kashmir's Shopian district, was also blocked due to landslides and uprooting trees. The landslides occurred at Mansar Mohre, Poshana and Chattapani, they said. Storms hit Jammu, Poonch, Udhampur, Rajouri, Doda, Kathua districts of Jammu region and also the Kashmir Valley on the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday, they said. Yousef (37), a resident of Rajouri, was killed while two others were injured when a tree fell on their grass hut due to high speed winds, they said. In upper reaches of Mahore, two persons sustained minor injuries due to storm, they said. Nine houses were damaged due to storm in Poonch, Rajouri and Kathua districts. The hail storm in Kathua, Rajouri, Poonch and Doda districts caused huge damage to horticulture sector, they said.
70 trains cancelled, 28 terminated ahead of Cyclone Vayu landfall: Western Railways
In wake of cyclone 'VAYU' in Gujarat, Western Railway cancelled the operation of 70 mainline trains, while 28 other mainline trains will be short terminated with partial cancellation as a precautionary measure in the cyclone-prone areas.According to a press release issued by Ravinder Bhakar, Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, "Various safety and security precautions are also being taken by Western Railway for train passengers of these cyclone prone areas under the jurisdiction of Western Railways i.e. Veraval, Okha, Porbandar, Bhavnagar, Bhuj and Gandhidham, etc."The press release said, "Various passenger and Mail/Exp trains to these stations are being short terminated/cancelled after till June 14. The coaching stock presently available at depots and station yards at coastal areas is being shifted to safe places. Special trains with six to ten coaches each will be formed, to be kept in ready condition at a nearest safe location to be moved in emergency conditions."The .
Duststorm: Operations resumes at IGI airport (2nd Lead)
Operations resumed at the national capital's IGI Airport after a strong duststorm hit the national capital on Wednesday evening.
Flight operations in Gujarat suspended due to Cyclone Vayu
In view of the approaching Cyclone Vayu, Airports Authority of India (AAI) suspended flight operations at AAI airports in Porbandar, Diu, Bhavnagar, Keshod and Kandla from 12 midnight IST today to 12 midnight tomorrow.Senior management of AAI took stock of the preparedness of airports in Gujarat today through a Video Conference here on Wednesday.As per the technical circular issued by AAI, this is done keeping safety in mind and in order to minimise damage to the airport infrastructure and to avoid inconvenience to any of stakeholders including passengers, AAIThe Regional Executive Director (Western Region), AAI and all Airport Directors in Gujarat have been advised to be in readiness to handle any exigency occurring out of this natural calamity and to issue appropriate NOTAM action.Equipment and heavy machinery have been moved to safety at respective airports and the Airport Directors of AAI's Bhuj and Jamnagar Airports have been asked to write to the Indian Air Force to suspend ...
Cyclone Vayu: Railways cancels 70 trains, short terminates 28 others
The Railways has cancelled 70 trains and will short terminate 28 others due to Cyclone Vayu, the Western Railways said Wednesday. According to the IMD, Vayu has intensified into a severe cyclonic storm and it is nearing the Gujarat coast. "Considering the alertness for Cyclone Vayu over Gujarat, the Western Railway has decided to fully cancel operation of 70 mainline trains, while 28 other mainline trains will be short terminated with partial cancellation as a precautionary measure in the cyclone prone areas. "In addition to this, various safety and security precautions are also being taken by the Western Railway for train passengers of these prone areas under the jurisdiction of WR -- Veraval, Okha, Porbandar, Bhavnagar, Bhuj and Gandhidham," the railways said in a latest bulletin. Veraval-Amreli Passenger, Amreli-Junagadh, Delvada-Veraval are some of the trains that have been cancelled on Wednesday and Thursday. The Western Railway has also decided to run relief special trains. Two .
Duststorm: Operations resumes at IGI airport
Operations resumed at the national capital's IGI Airport after a strong duststorm hit the national capital on Wednesday evening.
Cyclone Vayu: Odisha offers help to Gujarat
With cyclonic storm Vayu inching towards the Gujarat coast, the Odisha government on Wednesday offered support to the western state to use its expertise on disaster preparedness mechanism.
WHO convenes emergency meeting after Ebola spreads to Uganda
The World Health Organization said Wednesday that a key emergency committee would meet following confirmation that an Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo had spread to neighbouring Uganda. The panel will meet on Friday to determine whether to declare the outbreak "a public health emergency of international concern," a major shift in mobilisation against the disease, it said. The outbreak declared in August has recorded more than 2,000 Ebola cases in eastern DRC, two-thirds of them fatal. Uganda on Wednesday confirmed that three cases been recorded in the west of the country. WHO's emergency committee had in October and again in April held off declaring the DRC epidemic an emergency of international concern, in part because the virus remained contained in one part of DRC. For the committee to make the emergency call, it must determine that the epidemic "carries implications for public health beyond the affected State's national border and may require immediate international .