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Time of India
04-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
One dead, infra damaged as Nor'wester rips through state
1 2 3 Bhubaneswar: A Nor'wester caused large-scale damage to properties in different districts across the state on Saturday night and caused the death of a woman at Niali block in Cuttack district when a tree fell on her during the thunderstorm. Sources said the victim, Bebina Sahu (48), was trying to bring her cow to a shelter when a large coconut tree broke under the impact of the strong winds and fell on her. She was rushed to the Niali community health centre, where she was declared brought dead. The cow also died in the incident. Locals demanded compensation and assistance for the bereaved family. After an official inquiry, compensation will be provided to the family of the deceased, said officials at the Odisha State Disaster Management Authority . The fierce storm uprooted trees, snapped electricity lines and damaged houses and infrastructure in multiple districts. The squall struck with a peak wind speed of 74 km/h in Bhubaneswar, resulting in power outages and traffic disruption in several localities. Panic struck at the ongoing National Women's Business Mela 2.0 as the makeshift tents shook heavily due to the sudden thunderstorm and rain. People started running here and there and took shelter in bamboo shades, while the main gate of the fair collapsed. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo A boundary wall collapsed in Phubani due to heavy rain and crushed several vehicles, including a bike, an auto-rickshaw and an SUV. Uprooted trees also caused disruption in electricity supply across the town and surrounding regions. The Nor'wester uprooted several large sized trees and a mobile tower in Boudh, disrupting communication services in the area. Fire service personnel have been deployed to clear the roads. Manorama Mohanty, the director of IMD's Bhubaneswar centre, said, "The Nor'wester activity is expected to continue over the next couple of days due to moisture incursion from the Bay of Bengal and rising surface temperatures. People are advised to remain alert, especially during afternoon and evening hours when thunderstorm intensity is likely to peak."
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Thunderstorm, hail throw life out of gear in twin cities
1 2 3 Bhubaneswar: A sudden and intense thunderstorm accompanied by hail, lightning and gusty winds reaching speeds of 60-70 kmph lashed the twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack on Saturday evening, catching many residents off guard. The storm brought moderate to heavy rainfall, resulting in traffic snarls, power disruptions and damage to trees and crops. IMD had issued a red alert just a few minutes before the storm struck, warning of severe weather conditions in parts of Khurda and Cuttack districts, including the twin cities. In several localities across both cities, roads were waterlogged, and fallen tree branches obstructed vehicular movement, leading to traffic congestion during the evening rush hour. Power outages were reported in multiple areas due to damage to electric lines caused by strong winds and falling trees. Visitors at the ongoing National Women's Business Mela 2.0 in Bhubaneswar ran helter-skelter and took shelter in bamboo sheds as the makeshift tents at the venue trembled due to the sudden thunderstorm and rain. The main gate of the fair collapsed. IMD has advised residents to stay indoors in sturdy structures and avoid taking shelter under trees. More rain is likely in isolated areas over the next few hours, the Met office said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Online Degrees designed for practical learning and future success Degree Online | Search Ads Learn More Undo "In the next seven days, several places across Odisha are likely to witness thunderstorm and rainfall," said Manorama Mohanty, director of the regional IMD centre in Bhubaneswar. The IMD said that an east-west trough extending from southeast Rajasthan to north Odisha is influencing the prevailing conditions and may cause unstable weather through the coming week. While light to moderate rain is likely across coastal and interior Odisha until May 9, a gradual rise of 2-3°C in day temperatures is expected afterwards. A maximum temperature of 41C was recorded in Bhadrak, while the day temperature at other places across the state remained below 40 degrees on Saturday.
India.com
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Zayed Khan Applauds Odisha's Women Entrepreneurs At National Women's Business Mela 2.0
Zayed Khan lauded the entrepreneurial spirit of Odisha's women at the National Women's Business Mela 2.0, calling them 'boss ladies' and praising their drive and energy. New Delhi: Actor Zayed Khan recently attended the National Women's Business Mela 2.0 in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, where he lauded the entrepreneurial spirit and determination of women business leaders from the state. Organised by the Indian National Women Entrepreneurs Council (INWEC), the event brought together over 200 women entrepreneurs from across India, with Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurating the platform. The two-day event aimed to celebrate and support women-led ventures, fostering collaboration, networking, and recognition for women in business. Zayed interacted with several entrepreneurs during the event and later took to social media to share his appreciation. Hello People , wanted to thank all the people of Odisha , #bhubaneshwar thank you for the warmth and hospitality . Great admiration for the boss ladies of Odisha who i had the pleasure of interacting with . I was amazed to see the entrepreneurial spirit in these young women , who seemed so motivated and energised . Thank you @ for empowering these woman , I really enjoyed the numerous Interactions . #womenempowerwomen #girlpower #blessed #gratitude ." View this post on Instagram A post shared by ZAYED KHAN (@itszayedkhan) He also extended gratitude to INWEC President Preeti Patnaik for championing women empowerment in the region. His presence at the Mela added encouragement and visibility to the event, which highlighted women's growing influence in the business landscape. On the professional front, Zayed Khan is set to make his OTT debut in the upcoming film The Film That Never Was (TFTNW).
