Copyright © HT Digital Streams Ltd. All rights reserved. The flight took off from San Francisco in the United States and was piloted by Captain Zoya Aggarwal. Mumbai is forecast to record very heavy rainfall of … The names like Arnab, Nisarga, Aag, Vyom, Azar, Prabhanjan, Tej, Gati, Lulu among 160 other names were listed. 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. Chandigarh. Later in 2018 Iran, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Yemen were added to the list. 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). The deadliest is the 1839 India cyclone which hit the present day state of Andhra Pradesh. So each time the list has 64 names. By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Meenakshi Ray. IMD released a list of cyclone names in April 2020 as suggested by the 13 countries. 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. Bangladesh had also suggested 'Fani', which had made a landfall in Odisha on 3 May, 2019. 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. After 'Amphan', 'Nisarga' name was picked up for the ensuing cyclone. 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/… Throughout 2020, 137 tropical cyclones have formed in bodies of water known as tropical cyclone basins. As suggested by the 13 countries, IMD released a list of cyclone names in April, 2020. Over 50,000 People Evacuated In Gujarat, Daman Ahead Of Cyclone Nisarga. (The Quint is available on Telegram. The cyclonic storm could make landfall near the border of Gujarat and Maharashtra around Vapi on Wednesday. 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 names like Arnab, Nisarga, Aag, Vyom, Azar, Prabhanjan, Tej, Gati, Lulu among 160 other names were listed. Cyclones around the world are named by Regional Specialised Meteorological Centres and Tropical Cyclone Warning Centres. 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). 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 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. New Cyclone in Arabian Sea: A new cyclone affects Gujarat & Maharashtra … As suggested by the 13 countries, IMD released a list of cyclone names in April, 2020. How do cyclones get their names? 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 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. Tropical cyclones are named to help the scientific community and disaster managers to identify cyclones, create awareness and effectively disseminate warnings to wider audiences. This comes days after super cyclone … Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Myanmar, Oman, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Thailand were part of the panel. By : admin | Updated : 01 Jun 2020 02:06 PM (IST) Coastal areas of Gujarat are put on high alert over the Cyclonic storm predictions. However, the decision was left to states/union territories to decide as to when they would resume physical classes. IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra also announced the onset of the monsoon. 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 list comprises names of 13 cyclones each for the 13 member countries, totaling to 169. As suggested by the 13 countries, IMD released a list of cyclone names in April, 2020. Cyclone Nisarga, headed towards the coastline of Maharashtra and Gujarat, comes a week after Cyclone Amphan wreaked havoc in West Bengal. 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. The next few cyclones will be named Gati (named by India), Nivar (Iran), Burevi (Maldives), Tauktae (Myanmar) and Yaas (Oman). [2] Is Maha Prepared for Cyclone Nisarga Amid COVID? The naming of cyclones in the Indian Ocean began in 2000 and a formula was agreed in 2004. The name was accorded in a list formulated by a group of countries. By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Karan Manral. By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Meenakshi Ray | Hindustan Times, New Delhi. The countries take turns to name the cyclones. The new list included the last name from the previous list ‘Amphan’ as it remained unused at the time of release. Apart from this, Cyclone Hika can cause trouble and havoc too. 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 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. 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 IMD has been mandated with the duty to name cyclones that develop over the North Indian ocean. The names like Arnab, Nisarga, Aag, Vyom, Azar, Prabhanjan, Tej, Gati, Lulu among 160 other names were listed. - Nisarga is the second cyclonic storm of the 2020 North Indian Ocean cyclone … The new list included the last name from the previous list 'Amphan' as it remained unused at the time of release. The countries that get to name the cyclones are India, Pakistan, Oman, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Maldives, Sri Lanka and Thailand 'Nisarga', which is currently brewing in the Arabian Sea, means nature and was termed by India's neighbouring country - Bangladesh. 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 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. The first cyclone named by India was Agni, in 2004, and the last one was Vayu in 2019. It will cross north Maharashtra and south Gujarat coasts between Harihareshwar (Raigad, Maharashtra) and Daman during the evening of 3 June. This story is from April 29, 2020. IMD has said the names should be gender, politics, religion and culture neutral, not hurt sentiments, not be offensive, be short, easy to pronounce. 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. 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. The names like Arnab, Nisarga, Aag, Vyom, Azar, Prabhanjan, Tej, Gati, Lulu … Gujarat. The names like Arnab, Nisarga, Aag, Vyom, Azar, Prabhanjan, Tej, Gati, Lulu among 160 other names … The new list included the last name from the previous list 'Amphan' as it remained unused at the time of release. 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. 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 … After 'Amphan', 'Nisarga' name was picked up for the ensuing cyclone. The government plans to inoculate nearly 30 million healthcare and frontline workers against the coronavirus disease in the first phase of vaccination. 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. The next few cyclones will be named Gati (named by India), Nivar (Iran), Burevi (Maldives), Tauktae (Myanmar) and Yaas (Oman). 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. North Dakota, once one of the worst-hit states in the US, has gone two days without a death. California’s average daily deaths rose to a new high. The new list included the last name from the previous list … Reportedly, Cyclone Nisarga is to hit coastal regions of Gujarat and Maharashtra soon. There are a total of six RSMCs and five TCWCs, including the India Meteorological Department. The names like Arnab, Nisarga, Aag, Vyom, Azar, Prabhanjan, Tej, Gati, Lulu among 160 other names were listed. Bihar. The role of states is crucial in a rapid recovery of the economy ravaged by the Covid-19 pandemic. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times. The Centre in Unlock 5 guidelines allowed schools to reopen from October 15. As suggested by the 13 countries, IMD released a list of cyclone names in April, 2020. 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. The Bureau maintains a list of names, arranged alphabetically and alternating between male and female. 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. IMD released a list of cyclone names in April 2020 as suggested by the 13 countries. Cyclone Nisarga is likely to cross north Maharashtra and adjoining south Gujarat coast between Harihareshwar (Maharashtra) and Daman during the afternoon of June 3. The World Meteorological Organisation and the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific had, at its 27th session held in 2000, agreed to assign names to the tropical cyclones in the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea. Meanwhile, a deep depression has formed over the Arabian Sea and is inching closer to the coastal districts of Maharashtra and Gujarat. The old list of 64 names was exhausted two weeks ago when Cyclone Amphan, named by Thailand, formed over the Bay of Bengal. The costliest tropical cyclone was Cyclone Amphan of 2020 which hit the state of West Bengal. The new list included the last name from the previous list … For handpicked stories every day, subscribe to us on Telegram). There are a total of six RSMCs and five TCWCs, including the India Meteorological Department. Minister Answers, Cyclone Nisarga: Maharashtra CM Announces Rs 100 Cr Aid for Raigad, 'Nisarga', which is currently brewing in the Arabian Sea. “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. scientific community and disaster managers, Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik declares assets worth, News updates from HT: Singhu farmers put up new signage, rename protest areas, Ghazipur, Chilla borders partially blocked; Singhu, Tikri remain closed, Schools, colleges to reopen in Gujarat today: All you need to know, Farm law protests: Delhi Traffic Police issue alerts as key roads remain blocked, PM Modi to meet CMs today, discuss Covid-19 vaccination drive, Covid-19: Centre finalising shipping facilities for India's vaccination drive, Flown by 4 women, Air India's longest direct route flight lands in Bengaluru, J&K Lt Guv declares heavy snowfall a natural calamity, Farmers' protest LIVE: Traffic situation at Delhi borders unchanged, Army officer staged Shopian encounter for, LIVE: India reports 16,311 new COVID-19 cases, US welcomes Lakhvi conviction, seeks action for 26/11, Union Budget may give fiscal breather to states, SC to hear pleas on farm laws, Delhi protests today. Madhya Pradesh. 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. As suggested by the 13 countries, IMD released a list of cyclone names in April, 2020. After ‘Amphan’, ‘Nisarga’ name was picked up for the ensuing cyclone. Thank you for subscribing to our daily newsletter. 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 names like Arnab, Nisarga, Aag, Vyom, Azar, Prabhanjan, Tej, Gati, Lulu among 160 other names were listed. 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. The names like Arnab, Nisarga, Aag, Vyom, Azar, Prabhanjan, Tej, Gati, Lulu among 160 other names were listed. Later in 2018 Iran, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Yemen were added to the list. The names like Arnab, Nisarga, Aag, Vyom, Azar, Prabhanjan, Tej, Gati, Lulu among 160 other names were listed. Subscribe To Our Daily Newsletter And Get News Delivered Straight To Your Inbox. Mohapatra said that the cyclonic storm will move towards the north and reach near Gujarat and north Maharashtra coast by the evening of June 3. 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. [1] It was also the first cyclone to impact Mumbai since Phyan of 2009. Cyclones around the world are named by Regional Specialised Meteorological Centres and Tropical Cyclone Warning Centres. The naming of cyclones in the Indian Ocean began in 2000 and a formula was agreed in 2004. 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 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. The name was accorded in a list formulated by a group of countries. The first cyclone name for the 2020-21 season is highlighted. The names in red are due to be retired. - Nisarga is the first moniker on a list of new cyclone names that takes effect this year. Get free access to newsletters, alerts and recommendations. Cyclone Nisarga is expected to make landfall very close to Alibag, 94km south of Mumbai, on the afternoon of June 3. Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Myanmar, Oman, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Thailand were part of the panel. 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. It caused over 300,000 fatalities and 20,000 ship destroyed. The names like Arnab, Nisarga, Aag, Vyom, Azar, Prabhanjan, Tej, Gati, Lulu among 160 other names were listed. The damage cost was US$13 billion beating the record of Cyclone Nargis. As suggested by the 13 countries, IMD released a list of cyclone names in April, 2020. 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