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Three months back, Odisha was hit by Cyclone Fani, a disaster that largely went unnoticed
Three months back, Odisha was hit by Cyclone Fani, a disaster that largely went unnoticed

By Nidhi Jamwal

Gaon Connection travelled to cyclone-hit villages and urban slums to narrate stories of destruction, fear, losses and resilience. A photo feature on Cyclone Fani

Gaon Connection travelled to cyclone-hit villages and urban slums to narrate stories of destruction, fear, losses and resilience. A photo feature on Cyclone Fani

Early floods followed by drought and now Cyclone Sitrang — farmers in Bangladesh hit from all sides
Early floods followed by drought and now Cyclone Sitrang — farmers in Bangladesh hit from all sides

By Rafiqul Islam Montu

Twelve days before the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference, commonly referred to as COP27, Cyclone Sitrang hurtled through coastal Bangladesh on October 24 night, leaving paddy fields submerged and millions displaced.

Twelve days before the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference, commonly referred to as COP27, Cyclone Sitrang hurtled through coastal Bangladesh on October 24 night, leaving paddy fields submerged and millions displaced.

Cyclone in Arabian Sea — will it affect monsoon onset? Here’s what experts say
Cyclone in Arabian Sea — will it affect monsoon onset? Here’s what experts say

By Pratyaksh Srivastava

The onset of the southwest monsoon is delayed this year. Meanwhile, a cyclonic storm is brewing in the Arabian Sea which has raised concerns about the arrival of the monsoon. Gaon Connection approached experts to know how the cyclone will impact the arrival of the monsoon rainfall. Here’s what we learnt.

The onset of the southwest monsoon is delayed this year. Meanwhile, a cyclonic storm is brewing in the Arabian Sea which has raised concerns about the arrival of the monsoon. Gaon Connection approached experts to know how the cyclone will impact the arrival of the monsoon rainfall. Here’s what we learnt.

Cyclone Biparjoy: Mass Evacuation Ordered In Gujarat, IMD Issues Red Alert — Armed Forces Put On Standby
Cyclone Biparjoy: Mass Evacuation Ordered In Gujarat, IMD Issues Red Alert — Armed Forces Put On Standby

By गाँव कनेक्शन

Cyclone Biparjoy, which has been hovering in the Arabian Sea for the last 9 days, is about to make landfall in the coastal state of Gujarat. As per the Met Department, civil infrastructure is expected to witness major damage in the affected districts. The cyclone is expected to hit districts such as Porbandar, Rajkot, Morbi and Junagarh with a wind speed of 140 kilometres per hour.

Cyclone Biparjoy, which has been hovering in the Arabian Sea for the last 9 days, is about to make landfall in the coastal state of Gujarat. As per the Met Department, civil infrastructure is expected to witness major damage in the affected districts. The cyclone is expected to hit districts such as Porbandar, Rajkot, Morbi and Junagarh with a wind speed of 140 kilometres per hour.

Gujarat Braces Up For Landfall As Cyclone Biparjoy Hovers 300 KMs Away From Porbandar
Gujarat Braces Up For Landfall As Cyclone Biparjoy Hovers 300 KMs Away From Porbandar

By गाँव कनेक्शन

India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for the ‘extremely severe' cyclonic storm Biparjoy which is presently approaching the Gujarat coast. The storm is likely to make landfall between Pakistan’s commercial hub of Karachi and the Gujarat coast on June15.

India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for the ‘extremely severe' cyclonic storm Biparjoy which is presently approaching the Gujarat coast. The storm is likely to make landfall between Pakistan’s commercial hub of Karachi and the Gujarat coast on June15.

Cyclone Biparjoy Aftermath: 1000 villages without power in Gujarat; Storm Rushes Towards Rajasthan
Cyclone Biparjoy Aftermath: 1000 villages without power in Gujarat; Storm Rushes Towards Rajasthan

By गाँव कनेक्शन

After wreaking havoc in the Kutch-Saurashtra region of Gujarat, Biparjoy, which is now a ‘deep depression’, moves towards Rajasthan. With several areas of Jalore and Barmer districts witnessing heavy rain today, IMD has put a red alert in these two districts.

After wreaking havoc in the Kutch-Saurashtra region of Gujarat, Biparjoy, which is now a ‘deep depression’, moves towards Rajasthan. With several areas of Jalore and Barmer districts witnessing heavy rain today, IMD has put a red alert in these two districts.

'Cyclone Fani has pushed us into the dark ages'
'Cyclone Fani has pushed us into the dark ages'

By Nidhi Jamwal

An 80-year-old woman, a 13-year-old boy, and the story of a village rebuilding after Fani. The village lost everything this summer – the boats are gone, the nets are gone, the houses are gone

An 80-year-old woman, a 13-year-old boy, and the story of a village rebuilding after Fani. The village lost everything this summer – the boats are gone, the nets are gone, the houses are gone

Bamboo Based Cyclone Shelters Offer Safe Haven to Communities in The Sundarbans
Bamboo Based Cyclone Shelters Offer Safe Haven to Communities in The Sundarbans

By Laraib Fatima Warsi

Health-cum-storm shelters are coming up in the Sundarbans which regularly faces an onslaught of cyclonic storms. Local materials, such as bamboo and mud, are being used to build these climate resilient shelters.

Health-cum-storm shelters are coming up in the Sundarbans which regularly faces an onslaught of cyclonic storms. Local materials, such as bamboo and mud, are being used to build these climate resilient shelters.

In 2023 so far, floods and cyclones have killed 1,224 people; destroyed over 4 lakh hectares of crop area — Central Govt tells Rajya Sabha
In 2023 so far, floods and cyclones have killed 1,224 people; destroyed over 4 lakh hectares of crop area — Central Govt tells Rajya Sabha

By गाँव कनेक्शन

On August 2, while responding to a question in the Upper House the Ministry of Home Affairs provided details on losses and damages incurred due to hydro meteorological disasters — cyclones, floods and thunderstorms — in the country as of July 26, 2023.

On August 2, while responding to a question in the Upper House the Ministry of Home Affairs provided details on losses and damages incurred due to hydro meteorological disasters — cyclones, floods and thunderstorms — in the country as of July 26, 2023.

Cyclone Asani Impact: Thousands of nests of the endangered Olive Ridley washed away
Cyclone Asani Impact: Thousands of nests of the endangered Olive Ridley washed away

By Ashis Senapati

Due to the impact of Asani, tidal waves inundated nesting sites at Rushikulya in Odisha and damaged around 25% eggs of the turtles on May 10 and May 11, Ashok Behera, Assistant Conservator of Forest of Berhampur forest division told Gaon Connection.

Due to the impact of Asani, tidal waves inundated nesting sites at Rushikulya in Odisha and damaged around 25% eggs of the turtles on May 10 and May 11, Ashok Behera, Assistant Conservator of Forest of Berhampur forest division told Gaon Connection.

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