coastal evacuation
Cyclone Montha: Odisha Evacuates Vulnerable Areas as Severe Storm Approaches Eastern Coast
Oct 27, 2025 01:56 pm CST
The Odisha government has launched evacuation efforts in eight southern districts as Cyclone Montha intensifies in the Bay of Bengal. With 128 disaster response teams deployed and aiming for zero casualties, authorities are preparing for extremely heavy rainfall and winds up to 80 kmph before the cyclone crosses the Andhra Pradesh coast on October 28-29. The IMD forecasts the storm will reach severe cyclonic status with wind speeds potentially reaching 110 kmph.
Powerful 7.5 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Philippines: Tsunami Warnings Issued Across Multiple Countries
Oct 10, 2025 12:26 pm CST
A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of southern Philippines near Davao Oriental, triggering tsunami warnings across multiple countries. Authorities have urged coastal residents to evacuate to higher ground as waves up to 3 meters above tide level are possible. This seismic event occurs just two weeks after the country's deadliest earthquake in a decade claimed 72 lives on Cebu island.