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Cyclone 'Amphan' updates: 77 killed in West Bengal; Modi announces interim relief of Rs 1,000 crore

By Anuj Cariappa

| Updated: Friday, May 22, 2020, 14:07 [IST]

New Delhi, May 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an advance interim assistance of Rs 1,000 crore for cyclone-hit West Bengal on Friday.

In a video message after reviewing the situation with Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Basirhat in North 24 Parganas district, Modi also announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh to the families of each of those killed during the devastation caused by cyclone Amphan, and Rs 50,000 for the injured.

At least 77 people have been reported killed so far in the state due to the extremely severe cyclone.

Here are the Highlights:

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2:06 PM, 22 May

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an advance interim assistance of Rs 1,000 crore for cyclone-hit West Bengal on Friday. In a video message after reviewing the situation with Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Basirhat in North 24 Parganas district, Modi also announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh to the families of each of those killed during the devastation caused by cyclone Amphan, and Rs 50,000 for the injured.

11:13 AM, 22 May

For PM's aerial survey visit, Central ministers (who hail from Odisha and West Bengal) Dharmendra Pradhan, Babul Supriyo, Pratap Chandra Sarangi and Debasree Chaudhuri will accompany him.

11:13 AM, 22 May

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received by West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on arrival at Kolkata Airport. The PM will be conducting an aerial survey

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received by West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on arrival at Kolkata Airport. The PM will be conducting an aerial survey of the areas affected by #CycloneAmphan. pic.twitter.com/gnsBx9maye
— ANI (@ANI) May 22, 2020

10:58 AM, 22 May

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik spoke to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee. He offered to give all support to West Bengal in view of the damage caused by Cyclone Amphan: Odisha Chief Minister's Office

10:58 AM, 22 May

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi: The widespread devastation caused by Cyclone Amphan in West Bengal and Odisha is disturbing. My condolences to the families of those who have perished and I pray the injured make a speedy recovery. I offer my support to the brave people of these two states in this time of crisis.

10:58 AM, 22 May

Cyclone Amphan, which has killed 77 people and left thousands homeless in West Bengal, is now considered even more destructive than Cyclone Aila which slammed southern Bangladesh and eastern India in 2009, the UN has said.

9:49 AM, 22 May

Modi will hold meetings with officials in Kolkata from 11 am to 1 pm. He will reach Bhubaneshwar in Odisha at 2.20 pm

9:49 AM, 22 May

As per latest reports, PM Modi will reach Kolkata at 10.50 am. He will then fly to Bashirhat in a chopper with Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

9:49 AM, 22 May

Broadcasters in Bangladesh reported 13 were killed. About 10 million people in Bangladesh remained without electricity, said Moin Uddin, chairman of the Bangladesh Rural Electrification Board.

9:48 AM, 22 May

Amphan came ashore Wednesday with heavy rain, a battering storm surge and sustained winds of 170 kph (105 mph) and gusts up to 190 kph (118 mph). It devastated coastal villages, knocking down mud houses, tearing down utility poles and uprooting trees.

9:48 AM, 22 May

Chief ministers Mamata Banerjee and Naveen Patnaik would join PM Narendra Modi during the aerial survey in their respective states.

9:46 AM, 22 May

The Odisha government on Thursday showered praises on the India Meteorological Department (IMD), saying weather forecast is getting better with time, a day after cyclone ‘Amphan’ rolled past its coast causing minimal damage in the state.

9:29 AM, 22 May

West Bengal Chief Minister has Mamata Banerjee said that Rs 1,000 crore fund has been created for restoration work for areas affected by the cyclone.

9:20 AM, 22 May

The cyclone-hit areas have around 8,500 mobile towers on which around 36,000 base stations of different operators run.

9:13 AM, 22 May

Cyclone Amphan uproots over 5,000 trees in Kolkata. The loss would impact the micro-climate in different localities as oxygen levels will go down, pollution will increases and so would the heat.

9:01 AM, 22 May

Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaves from Delhi for West Bengal to take stock of the situation in the wake of cyclone Amphan.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaves from Delhi for West Bengal to take stock of the situation in the wake of #CycloneAmphan. He will conduct aerial surveys and take part in review meetings later today. PM Modi will also visit Odisha later today. pic.twitter.com/J6GC7vrMJP
— ANI (@ANI) May 22, 2020

8:55 AM, 22 May

19 deaths have been reported in Kolkata due to cyclone Amphan: Kolkata Police

8:52 AM, 22 May

According to reports, the death toll due to cyclone Amphan has reached jumped from 72 to 76 in India.

8:45 AM, 22 May

Restoration works are being carried out at Uluberia, Howrah, West Bengal, by NDRF in the wake of cyclone Amphan.

#CycloneAmphan Updates 21/5/20-

𝐃𝐀𝐘1-#PostAmphanRestoration @NDRFHQ @ Restoration Work at Uluberia, Howrah, West Bengal#NDRF4U #Committed2Serve @NDRFHQ @ndmaindia @PMOIndia @HMOIndia @PIBHomeAffairs @BhallaAjay26 @DDNewslive @ANI @airnewsalerts @PTI_News pic.twitter.com/kJXx2yFQd3
— ѕαtчα prαdhαnसत्य नारायण प्रधान ସତ୍ଯପ୍ରଧାନ-DG NDRF (@satyaprad1) May 21, 2020

8:38 AM, 22 May

Depression (remnant of the Super Cyclonic Storm Amphan) weakened into a well marked low pressure area over north Bangladesh and neighbourhood at 11.30 pm on May 21: IMD

8:32 AM, 22 May

With the combined power of three hurricanes, Amphan’s rage has left an irreparable damage on the ecological fragile Sundarbans region and its people in South and North 24-Parganas.

12:27 AM, 22 May

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi offers 'condolences and support' to those affected by Cyclone Amphan. "I offer my support to the brave people of these two states in this time of crisis," Gandhi said.

The widespread devastation caused by #CycloneAmphan in West Bengal & Odisha is disturbing. My condolences to the families of those who have perished & I pray the injured make a speedy recovery. I offer my support to the brave people of these two states in this time of crisis.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) May 21, 2020

12:27 AM, 22 May

Two teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) were airlifted on Thursday from Pune to join rescue operations in cyclone-hit West Bengal and Odisha, said an official. The tropical cyclone 'Amphan' hit coastal areas of West Bengal and Odisha on Wednesday.

12:26 AM, 22 May

State of Kerala stands in solidarity with the people of Odisha: Pinarayi Vijayan

8:57 PM, 21 May

2 teams of National Disaster Response Force were airlifted by an Indian Air Force aircraft to Kolkata, West Bengal from Pune, Maharashtra, today.

8:57 PM, 21 May

PM Narendra Modi will travel to West Bengal and Odisha to take stock of the situation in the wake of CycloneAmphan, tomorrow. He will conduct aerial surveys and take part in review meetings, where aspects of relief and rehabilitation will be discussed: Prime Minister's Office

8:52 PM, 21 May

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today took an aerial survey of districts affected by the Cyclone Amaphan in the state.

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today took an aerial survey of districts affected by the #CycloneAmaphan in the state. pic.twitter.com/qcizHro5oD
— ANI (@ANI) May 21, 2020

8:49 PM, 21 May

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to undertake aerial survey of cyclone-affected areas on Friday: Official sources.

6:06 PM, 21 May

Kolkata Airport resumed operation from 12 noon after severe Cyclone Amphan ravaged at wind speed of 130kmph.The first flight, a Russian chartered plane landed at 2:31 pm for evacuation of stranded Russian nationals. First departure was SpiceJet cargo flight for Delhi. Effective planning and team work has minimised the effects of Cyclone at Kolkata Airport and airport authorities have said that teams are working round the clock to ensure uninterrupted services.

5:48 PM, 21 May

IMD Chief in his daily press briefing today said that the cyclone will no more have any adverse impact on West Bengal. He said, " Very to very heavy rainfall is expected in Assam especially in western part and in Meghalaya. Arunachal Pradesh will also receive some rainfall at isolated places."

11:43 AM, 19 May

Home minister Amit Shah speaks to West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, assures help to deal with situation arising due to cyclone 'Amphan': Officials.

11:54 AM, 19 May

Home Minister Amit Shah has spoken to Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and reviewed the preparedness. He again reiterated that the Central government is ready to provide any support needed from them by the affected state: Ministry of Home Affairs

11:55 AM, 19 May

Public announcements being made in Digha in West Bengal for shifting to safer places. Nearly 15,000 people have been shifted to the nearest flood centres.

11:55 AM, 19 May

Teams doing miking in coastal villages of Balasore district of Odisha, requesting people to evacuate their places and shift to cyclone shelters with essential items by following social distancing.

11:57 AM, 19 May

Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba will chair a meeting of the National Crisis Monitoring Committee at 12 noon today, reported news agency ANI.

11:58 AM, 19 May

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the situation with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and top government officials in New Delhi on Monday.

12:14 PM, 19 May

The Super Cyclone ‘AMPHAN’ is now being continuously tracked by the Doppler Weather Radar (DWR) at Vishakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh): IMD

12:25 PM, 19 May

15 NDRF teams have been deployed in different districts of Odisha

12:25 PM, 19 May

What to Do or Not To Do Before, During & After Cyclone

#CycloneAmphan | Are You #Cyclone Ready?

What to Do or Not To Do Before, During & After Cyclone#WestBengal #Odisha pic.twitter.com/hC50SQpCA5
— NDMA India (@ndmaindia) May 19, 2020

12:28 PM, 19 May

Cyclone Amphan is very likely to move northeastwards across northwest Bay Of Bengal & cross West Bengal – Bangladesh coasts between Digha (West Bengal) & Hatiya Islands ( Bangladesh) close to Sundarbans during the Afternoon / Evening of 20th May

12:28 PM, 19 May

Sea condition will be phenomenal over northern parts of central Bay Of Bengal & adjoining north Bay of Bengal. Fishermen are advised not to venture into these areas.

12:36 PM, 19 May

Public announcements being made in coastal villages of Balasore dist.,Odisha, requesting people to evacuate their places & shift to cyclone shelters with essential items by following Social Distancing .

#AmphanUpdates @NDRFHQ Teams doing miking in coastal villages of #Balasore dist.,#Odisha, requesting people to evacuate their places & shift to cyclone shelters with essential items by following #SocialDistancing .@PIB_India @MIB_India @PIBHomeAffairs @ndmaindia @SRC_Odisha pic.twitter.com/LDXc1QUlku
— PIB in Odisha #StayHome #StaySafe (@PIBBhubaneswar) May 19, 2020

12:51 PM, 19 May

Light to moderate rainfall is very likely at most places of coastal Odisha with heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara and Bhadrak Districts and isolated heavyfalls over Jajpur, Balasore,Cuttack, Mayurbhanj, Khordha & Puri districts on 19th May and isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places over north coastal Odisha (Jagatsinghpur, Bhadrak and Keonjhargarh Districts) on 20th May 2020.

12:51 PM, 19 May

Light to moderate rainfall at most places with heavy to very heavy falls at a few places over the western districts of Assam & Meghalaya on 21st May.

12:52 PM, 19 May

Storm Surge of about 4-5 meters above Astronomical Tide is likely to inundate low lying areas of south & north 24 Parganas and about 3-4 meters over the low lying areas of East Medinipur District of West Bengal during the time of Landfall.

2:06 PM, 19 May

Six districts in Odisha are expected to be the most affected when super cyclone Amphan makes landfall by becoming a very severe cyclonic storm, said Umashankar Das, deputy director, IMD Bhubaneswar on Tuesday.

2:14 PM, 19 May

Latest satellite images of super cyclone

Latest satellite images of super cyclone #AMPHAN pic.twitter.com/ECARmhtm6W
— Prasar Bharati News Services (@PBNS_India) May 19, 2020

2:19 PM, 19 May

Met department issues warning, says road, rail links could be disrupted

Disruption of rail/road link at several places.

Extensive damage to standing crops, plantations, orchards.

Blowing down of Palm and coconut trees.

Uprooting of large bushy trees.

Large boats and ships may get torn from their moorings.
3/3
— India Met. Dept. (@Indiametdept) May 19, 2020

2:23 PM, 19 May

Damage Expected:

Damage Expected:

Extensive damage to all types of kutcha houses, some damage to old badly managed Pucca structures.

Potential threat from flying objects.

Extensive uprooting of communication and power poles.

2/3
— India Met. Dept. (@Indiametdept) May 19, 2020

2:23 PM, 19 May

36 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams are currently deployed in both states. Rescue & relief teams of Army & Navy along with ships & aircraft of Navy, Air Force & Coast Guard have been put on standby: Ministry of Home Affairs

2:42 PM, 19 May

Stay safe this cyclone season

#CycloneAmphan | If #Cyclone is affecting you, switch off electricity and gas mains in your house!#WestBengal #Odisha pic.twitter.com/XBg5XY2RX6
— NDMA India (@ndmaindia) May 19, 2020

2:47 PM, 19 May

Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gaub chairs National Crisis Monitoring Committee meeting to oversee preparedness for Super Cyclonic Storm AMPHAN.

2:48 PM, 19 May

Timely evacuate people from low lying areas in cyclone path & maintain adequate essential supplies & services: Cabinet Secretary

2:48 PM, 19 May

36 teams of NDRF are currently deployed in both the States. Rescue and relief teams of the Army and Navy along with ships and aircrafts of the Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard have been put on standby. Officials from agencies of the Department of Telecommunications and Ministry of Power are also deployed in the States to ensure maintenance of essential services.

2:53 PM, 19 May

Chief Secretary, Odisha and Additional Chief Secretary, West Bengal apprised the NCMC of preparatory measures taken by them. They informed that evacuation of people from the low lying areas is being carried out. All actions have been taken to stock food grains, drinking water and other essential supplies. Teams for maintenance and restoration of Power and Telecom services have also been positioned.

2:53 PM, 19 May

2:56 PM, 19 May

Reviewing the preparedness of the States and Central Agencies, Cabinet Secretary asked the State Governments to ensure timely and complete evacuation of people from low lying areas in cyclone path and maintain adequate quantities of essential supplies such as food, drinking water and medicines etc. They were also advised that teams for road clearance and other restoration work be kept ready.

2:57 PM, 19 May

BSF Deputy Inspector General (south Bengal frontier) S S Guleria said that the troops who man these vessels will move to land border posts till the activity of the cyclone.

3:07 PM, 19 May

The Border Security Force (BSF) has moved its three floating border posts or ships and 45 other patrol boats deployed to guard the India-Bangladesh riverine front in the Sunderbans and Icchamati river in West Bengal to safe anchorage in view of the cyclonic storm 'Amphan', officials said.

3:26 PM, 19 May

Kolkata braces for Cyclone 'Amphan'