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Cyclone Ditwah Approaches Indian Coast: Red Alert Issued for Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Puducherry
Nov 30, 2025 02:29 am CST
The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert as Cyclone Ditwah approaches the coasts of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Puducherry, bringing torrential rainfall, strong winds reaching 80-90 km/hour, and waves up to 8 meters high. Authorities have canceled numerous flights and warned residents to exercise caution, particularly in low-lying areas prone to flooding.
Fatal Building Collapse in Tamil Nadu as Heavy Rainfall Threatens Southern India
Oct 22, 2025 05:20 pm CST
Two women have died in Cuddalore after a building collapsed during heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu. The state and neighboring Andhra Pradesh face red alerts for extremely heavy rainfall as a low pressure system approaches from the Bay of Bengal. Government officials have implemented extensive preparedness measures including school closures, evacuation plans, and deployment of disaster response teams across affected regions.
Cyclone Gabrielle Impacts Portugal's Azores Islands: Less Severe Than Expected But Causes Significant Damage
Sep 26, 2025 07:55 pm CST
Cyclone Gabrielle struck Portugal's Azores archipelago with less intensity than forecast but still caused considerable damage including fallen trees and collapsed roofs. Despite lower-than-predicted wind speeds of 154 kph and reduced sea swells, authorities maintained precautionary measures including school closures and coastal activity restrictions across the mid-Atlantic island chain home to 250,000 residents.
Cloudburst In Uttarakhand's Chamoli Leaves 7 Missing, Washes Away 6 Houses
Sep 18, 2025 12:08 pm CST
At least seven people have been reported missing after a cloudburst triggered by torrential rains struck Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, leaving behind a trail of destruction.
