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21 May 2020 / Bay of Bengal, India
Extremely Severe Cyclone Amphan made landfall in eastern India and Bangladesh yesterday (20 May), bringing heavy rain and winds with speeds of up to 190 kmph.
One of the most powerful cyclones in decades, Amphan left behind a trail of destruction by uprooting trees, destroying thousands of homes and swamping low-lying areas of the state, killing at least 15 people as it lashed coastal areas. Portions of several dilapidated buildings came crashing down in Kolkata and other parts of the state.
Paradip recorded the highest wind speed of 106 kmph followed by Chandbali with 74 kmph, Balasore 59 kmph and Bhubaneswar 56 kmph.
Indian officials said that up to 300,000 people in the coastal areas are in immediate danger from potentially deadly storm surges and flooding. The emergency response was complicated due to coronavirus situation.
Cyclone Amphan is expected to move further into Bangladesh on Thursday, and later Bhutan. Though its winds have now weakened, it is still classified as a very severe cyclone. Meteorologists warn there could be up to 300mm more rainfall to come, which could increase the risk of flooding and deadly mudslides.
At the port of Vizag, inward movements have been restored and re-berthing of working vessels at outer harbour berths has started. Port operations have resumed.
Inward movements have been restored at Gangavaram. The port has started re-berthing senior vessels, and port operations resumed.
Port operations at Dhamra are back to normal. Rake movements are restored, with limited rakes.
At Paradip/Gopalpur, vessels started reporting from the morning hours. Port commenced berthing movements for vessels which were shifted to roads.
It is understood that vessel movements at Haldia are to resume by this evening.
For further details and updates, as well as information about operations in India, contact GAC India at [email protected]