Official records say there was no loss of life. For a perspective, cyclone Fani, which pummelled the state just over five years back, was stronger in intensity and bigger in its socio-economic cost. Over 1.65 crore people were hit by the May 2019 storm that had been categorised an 'extremely severe cyclone' and its damage was pegged at over 29,000 crore.
For a state that has a painful history of natural calamities, thankfully, Dana was not the beast it was projected to be.
この記事は The Morning Standard の October 30, 2024 版に掲載されています。
7 日間の Magzter GOLD 無料トライアルを開始して、何千もの厳選されたプレミアム ストーリー、9,000 以上の雑誌や新聞にアクセスしてください。
すでに購読者です ? サインイン
この記事は The Morning Standard の October 30, 2024 版に掲載されています。
7 日間の Magzter GOLD 無料トライアルを開始して、何千もの厳選されたプレミアム ストーリー、9,000 以上の雑誌や新聞にアクセスしてください。
すでに購読者です? サインイン
Will Omar Move Art 370 Resolution In 1st House Session From Nov 4?
THE first session of newly elected Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly will be held in Srinagar from November 4. The session, which will start with election of Speaker and address of Lt Governor, will last for five days.
Air Quality Better As 'Poor', 19k Kg Firecrackers Seized
THE national capital's air quality on Tuesday improved to "poor" from "very poor" category a day earlier with a reading of 272 recorded by Central Pollution Control Board.
Dhanteras: Gold Sales Fall 5% In Volume, Rise 20% In Value
Dhanteras, which marks the beginning of the festival season, saw a significant gold sales boom, as it garnered sales of about 20-22 tonnes of gold, which is worth nearly ₹16,000 crore.
DANA SCARE BLOWN UP BY IMD'S IMPRECISION
CYCLONE Dana certainly gave Odisha a scare, leaving about 36 lakh people affected and battering kharif crops over 2.71 lakh acres in five districts along its trail.
INFRA, PLANNING NEEDED FOR INDIAN AVIATION TO SOAR
INDIGO Airlines' big net loss of ₹987 crore in the June-September quarter has taken India Inc by surprise. India's largest airline, which has been profitable in the last seven quarters, was expected to turn in a modest profit in view of its near-monopoly, stable aviation fuel prices and rising passenger numbers.
Today, arangetrams have become social melas'
A conversation with Delhi's well-known artiste Geeta Chandran, to mark the 50th anniversary of her journey as an artiste and a dance guru
Remembering To Forget
Iranian American author Kaveh Akbar's critically acclaimed novel, Martyr!, is a finalist for the 2024 National Book Awards, a prestigious American literature award. Its protagonist, Cyrus, is a man chased by his memories—those he is compelled to relive and those that he must hold on to for his own sanity.
Tailormade global trends for Indian skin
Indian skin is unique and requires specific skincare routines due to its ability to protect itself from sunlight and its higher sebum production, further boosted by India's tropical location.
Kishore joins Salman Khan in AR Murugadoss's Sikandar
Kishore, a popular face in Tamil and Telugu cinemas, has started taking big strides in Bollywood.
Spaniard Rodri wins Ballon d'Or as Real skip event
MANCHESTER City and Spain midfielder Rodri was awarded the men's Ballon d'Or on Monday after winning a fourth consecutive Premier League title and Euro 2024, but Real Madrid boycotted the ceremony.
