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Cyclone Jawad: PM Modi holds meeting; red alert in Odisha, NDRF teams on standby

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Cyclone Jawad: PM Modi holds meeting; red alert in Odisha, NDRF teams on standby

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held an important meeting on Thursday to discuss the country’s hurricane-related situation. This meeting was held after the impending hurricane in the Bay of Bengal.

The low pressure area in the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into Cyclone Jawad before December 3. It is expected to cross the coasts of Andhra Pradesh and Orissa on the morning of December 4, with wind speeds ranging from 90 kilometers per hour to 100 kilometers per hour. Wait. Km/h, accompanied by heavy rainfall and tsunamis in the coastal areas of these states.

Cyclone storms may affect the Sri Kakulam, Visakhapatnam and Vijayanagaram areas of Andhra Pradesh, as well as the coastal areas of Orissa. It may also bring large to very heavy rainfall in the coastal areas of West Bengal and the Ganges River Basin.

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The sea conditions may be very severe, with squally wind speeds reaching 45 to 55 km/h per hour, and gusts of 65 km/h on December 3rd. According to the Meteorological Department, the wind speed on the morning of December 4 may reach 80 km/h to 90 km/h. Meteorological department. Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba convened a meeting of the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) on Wednesday to review the preparations of central ministries and agencies before the hurricane makes landfall.

Gaoba emphasized that fishermen and all ships at sea must be recalled immediately, and people who may be affected by cyclones and storms must be evacuated as soon as possible.

Mrutunjay Mohapatra, Director-General of the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), gave a presentation at the meeting, detailing the current status of the cyclone and its expected path of movement.

IMD has issued red warnings (indicating heavy to very heavy rainfall) in the Gajapati, Ganjam, Puri and Jagatsinghpur areas of Odisha. After the cyclone storm reached the coast, the Kendrapara, Cuttack, Khurda, Nayagarh, Kandhamal, Rayagada and Koraput areas issued orange warnings on December 4. It also issued a yellow alert on the same day, indicating heavy rains in the Balasol, Bahalak, Jajpur and Malkangiri areas.

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The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has deployed 32 teams in Andhra Pradesh, Orissa and West Bengal, and other teams are also on standby. The army and navy have also prepared their ships and aircraft.

In view of the upcoming cyclone storm, the Coast Guard has taken extensive precautions along the eastern coast. The Chennai Defense Public Relations official said on Twitter on Wednesday that the Coast Guard Disaster Relief Team (DRT), which owns inflatable boats, life buoys and life jackets, is preparing for disaster relief operations.

News Source : Hindustan Times

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DTC to start electric buses from 3 Delhi ISBTs to Noida airport by May end

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DTC to start electric buses from 3 Delhi ISBTs to Noida airport by May end

The buses will start and currently serve Greater Noida and Jewar, even though the airport is probably not going to be operational by May By the end of May, the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) plans to begin operating electric buses from the Capital to the soon-to-be Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar, according to officials. The buses will begin at.

Delhi’s three Inter State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) — Maharana Pratap ISBT at Kashmere Gate, Swami Vivekanand ISBT at Anand Vihar, and Veer Hakikat Rai ISBT at Sarai Kale Khan — and currently serve Greater Noida and Jewar, even though the airport is probably not going to meet the May deadline to be operational The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is set to launch.

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Electric bus services connecting Delhi’s Inter-State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) to the upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar by the end of May 2025. This initiative aims to enhance connectivity between the national capital and the new airport, providing a March 2025, DTC and NIA signed operate thesesustainable and efficient mode transportation for.

Key Features of the Service

  • Routes and Terminals: The electric buses will operate from three major ISBTs in Delhi: Maharana Pratap ISBT at Kashmere Gate, Swami Vivekanand ISBT at Anand Vihar, and Veer Hakikat Rai ISBT at Sarai Kale Khan. Initially, these buses will serve areas in Greater Noida and Jewar, catering to the March 2025, DTC and NIA signed an MoU to operate these demand for public transport in these regions.
  • Memorandum of Understanding (MoU): In March 2025, DTC and NIA signed an MoU to operate these bus services, formalizing the collaboration between the two entities The fleet will consist of air-conditioned, low-floor electric buses equipped with modern amenities, including GPS tracking, CCTV cameras, panic buttons, and broad aisle spaces to accommodate luggage. These features aim to ensure.
  • Commuters passenger safety and comfort during transit While the exact fare amounts are yet to be finalized, discussions are ongoing in consultation with the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (Yeida), which manages the Jewar area. The authorities aim to establish a cost-effective fare structure for commuters The bus services will initially be deployed on a pilot basis. Depending demand.

Additional Considerations

  • Infrastructure Development: A four-kilometer stretch of road that will be part of the bus route is not fully developed yet. DTC has reached out to Yeida to ascertain the usability and development timeline of this segment to ensure seamless operations. and passenger feedback, routes may be adjusted, and the number of buses increased to better serve commuters this, the bus services will begin as scheduled.
  • Airport Operational Timeline: Although the NIA was expected to commence operations by mid-May 2025, it is likely to miss this deadline due to ongoing construction work. Despite this, the bus services will begin as scheduled, providing connectivity to the surrounding areas in the interim providing connectivity to the surrounding areas in the interi This initiative reflects DTC’s commitment to.
  • Enhancing public transportation infrastructure and promoting eco-friendly travel options in the National Capital Region. By introducing electric buses on this route, the corporation aims to offer a reliable and sustainable alternative for commuters traveling between Delhi and the upcoming Noida International The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is set to commence electric bus services.
  • connecting Delhi’s Inter-State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) to the upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar by the end of May 2025. This initiative aims to provide eco-friendly and convenient transportation options for commuters traveling between Delhi and the new airport NIA was expected to commence.
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