coastal states on alert amid warning of strengthening cyclonic storm
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), which categorised Biparjoy as a very severe storm , said at 08:30 a.m. IST (0300 GMT) on Saturday the weather system was centered about 620 kilometres (385.25 miles) west-southwest off the financial capital Mumbai. It is very likely to intensify further and move north-northeast wards gradually during next 24 hours, the IMD said in a statement on Saturday. Key Points
Economic TimesPowerful 6.8 earthquake hits coastal Ecuador, killing 4 people
The quake hit at a depth of about 66 kilometers and had a magnitude of 6.8, the US Geological Survey said on its website. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesIndia to expand radar stations for the coastal security
Coastal monitoring and surveillance are being carried out on a real-time basis by Indian Coast Guard around India’s coastline through a Chain of Static Sensors (CSS) consisting of 46 radar stations. The government is also planning to expand the radar stations to boost coastal security. Key Points
FinancialexpressTunnels, cycling tracks, park — all about Worli-Marine Drive stretch of Mumbai coastal road
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde to flag off Worli-Marine Drive stretch of Mumbai coastal road. Work on 2nd stretch from Versova to Dahisar to begin in next phase. Key Points
ThePrintHuge wave lashes California shores, many left injured: Watch
Huge waves lashed the shores of California on Thursday, causing coastal flooding and injuring eight. Evacuation warnings have been issued in nearby areas. Key Points
Hindustan Times
Govt says 70 projects worth Rs 2,856 cr sanctioned under Sagarmala Programme
In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Union Ports, Shipping and Waterways minister Sarbananda Sonowal said various initiatives and projects have been undertaken to facilitate shifting of cargo from conventional land-based transportation to coastal shipping mode. A discount of 40 per cent is offered by major ports on vessel and cargo related charges to coastal cargo vessels, Sonowal added. Key Points
Economic TimesNot just Chennai, a dozen Indian cities might go 3 feet under water
The flooding brought by cyclone michaung has highlighted the threat to Indian cities from climate-induced disasters. It's not just Chennai, a dozen of Indian cities could be under three feet of water by end of this century. Key Points
India TodayBeaches in Tunisia are rapidly vanishing. Here's why
Tunisia is struggling to stop its beaches from vanishing. The fishermen there reveal that the beach sand is significantly reduced and rocks are appearing there instead. Here's what is causing the beaches in Tunisia to gradually disappear | Travel Key Points
Hindustan TimesMilind Deora vs Aaditya Thackeray on hoardings: Present agenda not love letters
Milind Deora and Aditya Thackeray are involved in a verbal tussle concerning hoardings on Mumbai's coastal Road. Deora has urged Thackeray to refrain from sending complaints to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). Key Points
India TodayToll rates on Mumbai's Bandra-Worli sea link to go up by 18 per cent from April 1
Motorists using the eight-lane overpass now pay Rs 85 for cars and jeeps, Rs 130 for minibuses, tempos and light commercial vehicles, and Rs 175 for two-axle trucks and buses. These rates have been in force since April 1, 2021. Key Points
Economic Times
Cyclone Biparjoy: Evacuations and precautionary measures in Gujarat and Pakistan
With the anticipation of cyclone Biparjoy approaching from the Arabian Sea and projected to make landfall by Thursday evening, authorities in the western state of Gujarat have successfully evacuated over 75,000 individuals from at-risk coastal communities. In both India and Pakistan, auditorium halls within schools and other government buildings have been transformed into relief camps, offering shelter to displaced individuals. Key Points
Economic TimesCharmadi Ghat, a key highway in Karnataka to be widened at Rs 343 Cr: MP
The Charmadi Ghat section of National Highway-73 will undergo a Rs 343.74 crore expansion to widen the route to two lanes. The 11-kilometer project aims to improve connectivity between Mangaluru, Mudigere, and Tumakuru, easing travel and enhancing goods transport. The upgrade is expected to benefit the local economy and improve connectivity between Karnataka's coastal districts and upghat areas. Key Points
Economic TimesKarnataka rains: Orange alert for coastal districts, schools, colleges shut
An orange alert has been sounded in Karnataka's coastal districts for Tuesday and Wednesday. Schools and colleges in several districts have also announced a holiday tomorrow. Key Points
India TodayUnion Environment Ministry’s Expert Appraisal Committee clears Kalaignar pen monument project in Bay of Bengal
EAC of the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has recommended the proposal to construct Muthamizh Arignar Dr. Kalaignar pen monument in the Bay of Bengal, off the Marina beach, for coastal zone clearance with nearly 15 conditions. Key Points
The HinduDeep depression over Bay of Bengal. IMD issues heavy rainfall warning for Odisha and West Bengal
The India Meteorological Department's latest forecast indicates the concentration of a low-pressure area into a Depression over West Central Bay of Bengal, which is expected to intensify into a Deep Depression off Andhra Pradesh coast by November 16. This has resulted in heavy rainfall in coastal Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal, with forecasts predicting rain along the coasts of Odisha and West Bengal on November 16 and 17. The depression's current location is about 510 km southeast of Visakhapatnam, and the IMD urges caution for fishermen and coastal residents. Key Points
Economic Times
Drugs seized off Kerala coast worth more than cumulative narcotics seizure value under UPA, says Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said the value of the recent drug seizure off the Kerala coast was more than the cumulative value of narcotics seized during the ten-year rule of the Congress-led UPA government at the Centre before the BJP came to power in 2014. In a jibe at the Congress, he said the lapses in coastal security had led to the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack. Key Points
The HinduEye on 100% green inland waterways shipping in 5 yrs
The Central Government has been working on modalities to transition its entire coastal and inland waterways shipping to renewable energy within the next... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaMumbai coastal road to be operational soon! CM Eknath Shinde says 'Marine Drive-Worli stretch will open from...'
The coastal road, being constructed by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), proposes to connect the Marine Drive area in south Mumbai to Kandivali, a western suburb, via the existing Bandra Worli Sea Link. It is expected to ease Mumbai’s northbound traffic. Key Points
mintBJP to unleash PM Modi, Yogi Adityanath in Karnataka before election: Report
Udupi is considered to be a BJP stronghold in coastal Karnataka. It comes under the Udupi-Chikmagluru Lok Sabha seat and comprises 8 assembly constituencies. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan Times‘Very Severe’ Cyclone Biparjoy to make landfall near Jakhau port, red alert sounded in six districts in Gujarat
With Cyclone Biparjoy inching closer to the Gujarat coast, it is likely to make landfall between 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on June 15 as a very severe cyclonic storm with wind speeds ranging from 125 to 135 kmph. Key Points
The Hindu
coastal areas in Bengal on alert as Mocha to turn into severe cyclone in next 2 hrs
Police and administration in West Bengal have put in use loud speakers to warn people from getting near the sea. Over 100 state disaster management group personnel have also been deployed in Bakkhali sea beach. Key Points
India TodayCyclone Biparjoy leaves devastation, chaos, sorrow and financial burden in its path
Biparjoy, which means “disaster” in Bengali, began making landfall at around 6:30 p.m. in India's western state of Gujarat and was projected to progress further inland throughout the night, according to the India Meteorological Department. The landfall occurred along Gujarat and the border region, the Pakistan Meteorological Department said. Key Points
Economic TimesMost parts of India to have cooler May; except East and east-central: IMD
Above-normal heatwave days are expected in most parts of Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Gangetic West Bengal, east Uttar Pradesh, coastal Andhra Pradesh and some parts of north Chhattisgarh, east Madhya Pradesh, Telangana and coastal Gujarat during May. El Nino is a climate pattern that describes the unusual warming of surface waters in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean. It is usually associated with deficient rainfall during the monsoon season in the country. However, about 40% of El Nino years in the past (1951-2022) were years with normal or above-normal monsoon rainfall. Key Points
Economic TimesCyclone Biparjoy: 8 states on alert, 17 NDRF teams deployed in Gujarat as coastal areas prepare for impact
Authorities on Tuesday shifted 30,000 people from coastal areas to temporary shelters two days before powerful Cyclone Biparjoy's expected landfall near Jakhau port in Gujarat's Kutch. Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather warning for several states and UTs, including in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Goa, Lakshadweep, etc. In Gujarat, fishing activities have been suspended till June 16, ports are shut and ships are anchored as the sea turned very rough and weather became inclement with extremely heavy rainfall and strong winds in the region due to the approaching cyclone. Key Points
India TodaySouthern coastal areas face the seasonal phenomenon of ‘Kallakkadal’, threatening lives, fishing and tourism
The word Kallakkadal means ‘a sea that comes suddenly like a thief’. The word is derived by combining two Malayalam words: ‘Kallan’ (thief) and ‘Kadal’ (sea). | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan Times
'A Marvel': Amitabh Bachchan explores Mumbai's coastal road tunnel for 1st time
The video received numerous retweets and comments from users. Some praised the government for constructing the infrastructure, while others encouraged Bachchan to also travel on the Atal Setu. Key Points
Business TodayCyclone Michaung to hit Andhra coast; PM Modi connects with CM Jagan Reddy, assures all possible assistance
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached out to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Reddy, offering the central government's full support in relief and rescue efforts. Key Points
Business TodayCyclone Michaung to trigger heavy rain in Odisha, to cross AP coast on December 5: IMD
The system which moved northwestwards with a speed of 5 kmph during the past six hours and intensified into a cyclonic storm lay centered at 5.30 am at about 300 km east-southeast of Puducherry, 310 km southeast of Chennai, 440 km southeast of Nellore, 550 km south-southeast of Bapatla and 550 km southsoutheast of Machilipatnam, the weather agency said. Key Points
Economic TimesNASA report reveals New York City's fastest sinking locations
From 2016 to 2023, LaGuardia’s runways and Arthur Ashe Stadium were found to be sinking at 3.7 and 4.6 millimeters per year, respectively. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesEarthquake of magnitude 7.0 strikes Indonesia's Bali sea, no tsunami threat
The quake was felt just before 4 a.m. (2000 GMT) across coastal areas in Bali and Lombok and was followed by two quakes of magnitude 6.1 and 6.5. | World News Key Points
Hindustan Times
Union Environment Ministry grants final approval for Kalaignar pen monument in Bay of Bengal; lays down 15 conditions
The Union Ministry of Environment has provided coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) clearance for the Tamil Nadu government’s proposal to construct Muthamizh Arignar Dr .Kalaignar pen monument in Bay of Bengal, off the Marina beach near Triplicane in Chennai, with 15 conditions. Key Points
The HinduPart of Mumbai coastal Road to be operational from Nov: BMC
At present, civic officials are exploring two options for opening this bridge partially. First one is between Marine Drive and Haji Ali Promenade, while second option is from Marine Drive to JK Kapoor Chowk at the Worli interchange. The initial deadline of reopening the entire bridge was November 2023. Key Points
The Indian ExpressWet days ahead in Bengaluru; heatwave on in Andhra, Tamil Nadu despite monsoon onset
With the arrival of the southwest monsoon in Kerala on June 8, rains have brought respite to some parts of the southern states. However, a few parts of southern states are still reeling under severe heatwave conditions. Key Points
India TodayRude Food by Vir Sanghvi: Fishing for compliments
Mumbai’s seafood restaurants are coming out of their shell. They no longer pass off their recipes as Malvani. They’re proud of the south Indian cuisines they serve Key Points
Hindustan TimesBMC finishes boring work for final undersea tunnel of Mumbai coastal Road Project
The final breakthrough was carried out in the presence of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis Tuesday. The portal around the breakthrough point was painted in the colours of the national flag. Key Points
The Indian Express
Precautionary measures taken for Cyclone Mocha, says Mamata Banerjee
"There is no reason to panic about Cyclone Mocha… it may not make a landfall in West Bengal. But the coastal areas of the state have been asked to remain cautious. Alerts have been issued in Sunderbans and Digha on May 10 and 11 as a precautionary measure," she said. Key Points
FinancialexpressIn pictures: Folk artistes mesmerise with their spectacular Yakshagana performance
Yakshagana comes from two words yaksha meaning celestial and gana which means music. It is a traditional folk dance form that is immensely popular in the coastal Karnataka districts. Key Points
The Indian Express