Cyclone Gaja case study: Relief fund not enough to rebuild even a wall

Residents of a village in Tamil Nadu are struggling to make ends meet with the compensation provided by the government

Why Tamil Nadu should be worried about 2 storms brewing in the western Pacific

Both storms are forming off the coast of Southeast Asia and could have an effect on weather conditions in the Bay of Bengal, affecting the Tamil …

Detecting tropical cyclones in north Indian Ocean earlier than satellites: IIT-Kharagpur researchers find a way

The technique could help in early detection of development of tropical cyclones in atmospheric column over ocean surface in the North Indian …

Andhra, Tamil Nadu set to be rocked by severe cyclone in next two days

The probable track of the cyclone will take it towards southern Andhra Pradesh and northern Tamil Nadu coasts where pre-cyclone preparations need …

Cyclone Nivar: Chennai shut as rains cause flooding in several parts

Around 0.1 million people, including 28,161 children, were evacuated to 1,694 relief camps across Tamil Nadu from low-lying areas  

Cyclone Gaja live analysis: Tamil Nadu saw 30% more cyclones in past 16 years

Gaja is the 10th cyclonic storm the state will experience since 2003

Is a land cyclone brewing over West Bengal

Two global forecasting facilities, including the US Navy have said a land cyclone is forming over West Bengal, but the IMD is yet to declare so &…

Cyclone Phethai makes landfall three hours early, kills 1

While weather agencies have upped their forecasting science, it’s yet to convert into last mile communication to the vulnerable

‘Severe’ cyclonic storm to hit Tamil Nadu on April 30

The weather agency has put the coastal areas of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on red alert (highest) on April 30 and May 1

Winds played a major role in Cyclone Fani's sudden intensification

The storm's abnormal rise and changing tracks fit a recent pattern