Widespread damage after record-breaking Vardah hits India

Widespread damage after record-breaking Vardah hits India

Tropical Cyclone "Vardah" that hit Chennai, India, on December 12, 2016, is one of the strongest storms reported in the state over the last few decades. At least 10 people died and widespread damage, traffic disruptions, and power outages were reported….

Vardah hits Chennai with unexpected force, 10 people dead

Vardah hits Chennai with unexpected force, 10 people dead

Severe Cyclonic Storm "Vardah" slammed into India on December 12, 2016. The significant weakening, expected prior to landfall, didn't happen, and the system hit Chennai as a Category 1 hurricane, with winds reaching 140 km/h (87 mph) and intense…

Very Severe Cyclonic Storm “Vardah” about to make landfall

Very Severe Cyclonic Storm “Vardah” about to make landfall

Very Severe Cyclonic Storm "Vardah" is moving toward Tamil Nadu and adjoining southern coast of Andhra Pradesh. The system will make landfall over the next 24 hours. Although it will weaken down somewhat prior to landfall, local flooding, damage to crops,…

Tropical Cylone “Vardah” eyeing north-central India

Tropical Cylone “Vardah” eyeing north-central India

Tropical Cyclone "Vardah" formed on December 7, 2016, in the southeastern Bay of Bengal. The, currently, slow-moving storm is eyeing the south-central India and is expected to make landfall on December 12. Heavy rainfalls, strong winds, and rough seas are…

Tropical Cyclone “Nada” approaching India, landfall expected

Tropical Cyclone “Nada” approaching India, landfall expected

Nada developed into a tropical cyclone on November 30, 2016, from a tropical depression over the southeastern Bay of Bengal. The cyclone is approaching India and will make landfall in the eastern part of the country over the next 36 hours. Heavy local rainfall and…