The name ‘Fani’ was decided from a list containing 64 names. Bangladesh also named Cyclone Ockhi that caused severe damages in Kerala. The Cyclone Titli, that hit Andhra and some parts of ...

The affected families had requested a compensation of Rs 20 lakh each and a permanent government job to a family member, as granted to the kin of victims of Cyclone Ockhi in 2017. Sources said ...

Storms regularly hit eastern and southeastern India between April and December. In 2017, Cyclone Ockhi left nearly 250 people dead and more than 600 missing in Tamil Nadu and Kerala states.

“During the pre-cyclone period, humidity levels ... Previous other cyclones saw oceans playing a bigger role, like ‘Ockhi’ (in 2017; with 73% role by ocean) and ‘Amphan’ (2020; with ...