Anjali Rai, Author at DD India

October 29, 2025 11:06 AM

Cyclone Montha weakens after landfall in Andhra Pradesh, heavy rains lash eastern states

Cyclone Montha, which made landfall around midnight bringing heavy rains and strong winds, has weakened from a severe cyclonic storm to a cyclonic storm over coastal Andhra Pradesh, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Wednesday. The sy...

October 29, 2025 10:52 AM

Odisha is not at risk, teams prepared for every situation”: CM Majhi chairs review meeting on Cyclone ‘Montha’ preparedness

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi visited the control room at the Special Relief Commissioner's office to review the situation ahead of the landfall of Cyclone Montha. Majhi reiterated the state government's preparedness in view of Cyclone Montha, s...

October 29, 2025 10:43 AM

IMD issues yellow alert for multiple districts in Maharashtra

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Yellow Warning for light spells of rain very likely over the next three hours across multiple districts in Maharashtra. The nowcast warning, issued at 0700 hrs IST on Wednesday, and valid for th...

October 29, 2025 10:29 AM

Cyclone ‘Montha’ makes landfall near Kakinada; TN to experience rain for six days

Cyclone Montha made landfall near Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh early on Wednesday morning, unleashing heavy rains and strong winds across the coastal districts. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) confirmed that the cyclone, which had formed over...

October 29, 2025 9:32 AM

PM Netanyahu Orders Immediate Military Strikes on Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has directed the Israeli military to carry out immediate and powerful strikes on the Gaza Strip, signaling a sharp escalation in the region following a fragile ceasefire agreement. Netanyahu's office released...

October 29, 2025 2:11 PM

Trump touts South Korea, China deals on last stop of Asia tour

U.S. President Donald Trump began the final leg of his Asia trip in South Korea on Wednesday, optimistic about advancing an unresolved tariff deal with President Lee Jae Myung and striking a trade war truce with China's Xi Jinping. Arriving from Tok...

October 28, 2025 4:04 PM

Kakinada Port on highest alert as Cyclone Montha nears Andhra coast

The Kakinada Port in Andhra Pradesh was placed under the highest alert on Tuesday as Cyclone Montha approached the state’s coastline. The Cyclone Warning Centre in Visakhapatnam upgraded the warning at Kakinada to Great Danger Signal No. 10, indic...

October 28, 2025 2:34 PM

People in Mauritius, Australia celebrate Chhath Puja with vibrant festivities

Chhath Puja was celebrated across Mauritius and Australia on Tuesday with utmost devotion and festivities, as people marked the conclusion of the four-day auspicious festival. One of the most significant Hindu festivals, Chhath Puja, is primarily obs...

October 28, 2025 1:22 PM

Cyclone Montha: CM Naidu urges NDA MPs, MLAs to stand by people

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday asked the NDA MPs, ministers, MLAs and other leaders to stand by the people in the wake of severe cyclone Montha. In a teleconference with the NDA MPs, ministers and MLAs, he said from ca...

October 28, 2025 1:09 PM

IMD forecasts heavy rain, issues yellow alert for 23 districts in Rajasthan

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday issued a yellow alert for 23 districts of Rajasthan, warning of thunderstorms, gusty winds (20–40 kmph), and light to moderate rainfall over the next few days. The alert covers the districts of ...