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The Hindu
5 days ago
- Climate
- The Hindu
Vigil continues as heavy rain hits normal life in Kozhikode
Heavy rain continues to disrupt normal life in Kozhikode on Wednesday (May 28, 2025) amid heightened vigil by the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) and village-level rescue squads. Arrangements were made to prepare additional relief camps in landslide-prone areas with the support of local administrators and Revenue department squads. 'The village officers in upland areas are closely monitoring the situation. In case of any emergency, affected families will be shifted to the relief camps. Areas where landslides occurred during previous monsoon seasons will be kept under continuous watch,' said a senior Revenue department officer from Vadakara. He added the village officers and local administrators had already reviewed preparedness and the arrangements to open relief camps if an emergency arises. The DDMA has already audited the safety measures taken to protect people living in the vulnerable coastal areas of the district. Fishermen residing near zones previously affected by sea erosion have been asked to relocate to safer locations. Some families have voluntarily moved in response to the cautionary messages. Revenue department squads have also circulated cautionary messages to prevent incidents of electrocution and drowning in the wake of the strengthening monsoon and flooding. Most water tourism destinations remain shut in the upland areas of Kozhikode as a precautionary measure. Entry will also be restricted at beach tourism destinations following the rough weather alert. On Wednesday, the India Meteorological department (IMD) issued fresh lightning alert. It urged the public to use the 'Damini' lightning alert mobile application for instant updates. Instructions were also issued to discourage outdoor entertainment activities during lightning. Domestic animals should not be allowed to graze in open fields, the IMD communication said. Within the last four days, several local bodies convened emergency meetings to discuss disaster management activities and priority areas. Local body members presented details of vulnerable locations during the meetings, and the requirements were sent to the DDMA for consideration. Meanwhile, the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party called for a dawn-to-dusk hartal in Vilangad, which experienced several destructive landslides during the last monsoon season. The protesters alleged that around 30 affected families were yet to receive their rightful compensation, citing laxity on the part of the State government.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Issue orange alerts too: IMD to state disaster mgmt
1 2 Ranchi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD), Ranchi, urged the state disaster management authority (SDMA) to broadcast messages for orange alerts too. At present, the SDMA issues alert only when IMD gives red warning. Red warning means people should take action for safety, orange signifies that they should be alert, and yellow for staying watchful. The IMD spreads information related to weather through various modes, including the Sachet and Damini apps, bulk messages to SDMA through telecom companies, Kirshi Vigyan Kendras, common service centers and farmer's call centres. The warnings related to a particular area are sent to the mobile phone numbers registered in that area. Orange and red alerts were sent till 2024. The incharge of IMD- Ranchi, Abhsihek Anand, said, "It would be safer if yellow and orange alerts are also broadcasted through mobile phones. Lightning, thundering, and gusty wind predicted during yellow and orange alerts could lead to loss of life and requests have been sent by the IMD in other states also." SDMA secretary Rajesh Sharma said, "We have asked the IMD-Ranchi for an example when the orange alert have led to losses. The issue of messaging alerts would be decided by the National Disaster Management Authority. Once we get an example, we will send a request to the NDMA for issuing orange alerts also." The state is experiencing thunder, lightning, and gusty win for the past several days, which has killed dozens of people, damaged houses and uprooted trees.
New Indian Express
26-05-2025
- Climate
- New Indian Express
Lightning deaths rise as early warning apps fail to serve: Study
BHUBANESWAR : Lightning detection and early warning mechanisms like Damini, Sachet and Mausam have failed to make a positive impact in curbing deaths due to the calamity due to lack of effective outreach, relaying timely alerts to the common people, a new study has concluded. The study findings came on Friday when the state recorded at least 13 lightning deaths in six districts. The study conducted under the lightning monitoring awareness programme of Fakir Mohan University found 48 human fatalities and 86 cattle deaths during March-May period, which is around 18 per cent (pc) of Odisha's average annual lightningrelated fatalities. Koraput reported the highest 13 deaths, followed by seven from Mayurbhanj, six each from Ganjam and Nabarangpur, four from Rayagada, three each from Angul, Balasore, Bargarh and Sundargarh, two each from Puri, Dhenkanal, Kalahandi and Balangir. The data shows over 80 pc of fatalities took place in open environments or kutcha structures and 90 pc between 2 pm and 7 pm. The maximum 17 deaths were recorded while people were standing under trees, six each in agricultural fields and while riding two-wheelers and five deaths inside cow shelters/ shrimp ponds. 'The existing outreach mechanisms that leverage improvement in lightning detection and early warning applications seem to have failed to serve the last-mile rural population as most of the victims are below the poverty line and out of the digital early warning systems,' said lead author Prof Manoranjan Mishra. The researchers said the awareness campaigns that focus on 'Do's and Don'ts' will remain ineffective unless they are carried out physically through the local governance structures like the extension officers, teachers in schools, Anganwadi workers, and panchayat members.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Lightning safety programme to give early & accurate warnings
1 2 Lucknow: With over 45 lives lost in the last week's unseasonal rainfall and thunderstorms, the state govt is planning to bolster district-level emergency operation centres and launch a lightning safety programme to educate the public about life-saving practices during extreme weather conditions. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed departments to ensure that timely alerts are issued ahead of severe weather activity. Public awareness campaigns focusing on educating people about precautionary measures, especially during lightning and storm events, are to be carried out at the earliest. "There have been unexpected and extreme weather events during the peak summer month of May, including unseasonal rainfall, strong winds, hailstorms and lightning strikes. Keeping this in mind, the govt is stepping up its efforts to minimise damage and safeguard lives and property across the state," said a govt spokesperson. With the full monsoon season, from June to Sept, still ahead, the govt is adopting a proactive and comprehensive strategy to reduce disaster-related casualties and damage, he added. Under the awareness campaigns, citizens are being advised to stay indoors during adverse weather, avoid open fields, tall trees, metal structures and water sources. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Nagelpilz: Dieses Gerät ist Pflicht in jedem Haushalt! Heilratgeber Weiterlesen Undo They are also being urged to download safety apps like Damini or Sachet for real-time weather updates. Emergency helpline numbers for immediate assistance are also being actively promoted. Recognising that climate-related disasters are no longer confined to the monsoon season, the govt is working to strengthen its disaster management infrastructure, like upgrading the district-level emergency operation centres and launching a lightning safety programme. In addition to early warnings and preparedness, the govt is also working to provide swift post-disaster support. "Families affected by weather-related tragedies are being provided both emotional and financial assistance without delay, ensuring that no one is left behind in times of crisis," the official said. Meanwhile, the weather department is working on setting up a lightning detection system. The State Disaster Management Authority will be installing an advanced lightning detection system across the state using Time of Arrival (TOA) technology. This system is more accurate in predicting the time and location of lightning strikes.
Indian Express
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘Shy' Sunny Deol refused to shoot a dance sequence in Shimla, makers were forced to create the set in a studio to avoid crowd: Tiku Talsania
Sunny Deol is widely known for his 'angry young man' persona with films like Damini, Gadar, and Arjun Pandit. However, according to his co-stars, the actor is an extremely shy person in reality. In a recent interview, veteran actor Tiku Talsania recalled a time when the Gadar star was too shy to shoot a dance sequence amid a crowd, forcing makers of the film to create a set within a studio for the same. In an interview with Lallantop, Tiku said, 'He had to shoot a dance sequence at Shimla's mall road. The place was suddenly crowded with public, making the actor extremely conscious. Looking at the crowd, Sunny told the makers, 'Aaj nahi, baad mein karenge (Let's shoot it some other day)'. And then they recreated mall road somewhere in a studio. He is a very shy person you know. He doesn't like that kind of an adulation and all.' Long time ago, on Salman Khan's Dus Ka Dum, Sunny Deol had briefly spoken about his struggles with dancing. The episode also featured Sunny's father Dharmendra when the veteran actor said, 'When it was my turn to dance in films, I used to feel nervous. When Sunny entered the film industry, I hoped he could do what I struggled with in dancing. However, even Sunny faced difficulties with dancing.' ALSO READ | 'Jhootha aadmi': Anurag Kashyap claps back at Vivek Agnihotri for saying his alcoholism disrupted Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal shoot Listening to this, Sunny quickly added, 'Like father like son', leaving his dad speechless. Just last year Sunny Deol had admitted being a bad dancer but claimed he did Vicky Kaushal's Tauba Tauba before anyone else. Sharing a video from his 1996 film Ajay on his Instagram Stories. The video featured Sunny and Karisma Kapoor dancing to the song Chhammak Chhallo, but the audio was edited to include the Tauba Tauba song. A young Sunny was seen performing dance steps similar to those in Vicky's song. Sharing the video, the Gadar star wrote, 'When they say you can't dance, and then you find you did it before anyone else did.' The video was also shared by Karan Johar, who wrote, 'OMG! He did it first! Sunny sir (red heart emojis).'
