[40], Immediately following the storm, a 33-member team of the Bangladesh Navy was deployed to the affected regions. This study was performed to identify the agent and source of the outbreak as well as to propose control measures. At least 500 homes were also damaged in the area. [35], State Government in co-operation with the central counterparts took up the rescue and the rehabilitation program. The team visited the two most affected blocks of North and South Parganas namely Higalganj and Gosaba extensively. The aftermath of devastating cyclone Aila that ravaged large parts of the West Bengal delta May 25 could cause lasting ecological damage to the Sundarbans, the world`s largest mangrove forest, experts fear. Roughly 100 relief camps were established in West Bengal shortly after the … Following further development, the Joint Typhoon Warnin… [13] The areas and districts affected by the cyclone in West Bengal include East Midnapore, Howrah, Hooghly, Burdwan, South 24 Parganas and Kolkata. The search teams were supplied with fresh drinking water for the tigers as their natural water source was inundated with salt water from Aila's storm surge. [23][24] Later that day the IMD reported that the depression had intensified further and had become a Deep Depression, whilst the JTWC designated the depression as a Cyclone 03B, with winds equivalent to a tropical storm. [12] At least 18 of the 45 fatalities in West Bengal were in Kolkata, the region where Aila made landfall. So far the storm is being blamed for 275 deaths in India and Bangladesh, but more are expected. The official Regional Specialized Meteorological Centre in this basin is the India Meteorological Department (IMD), while the Joint Typhoon Warning Center releases unofficial advisories. Binika in Orissa received 220 mm rainfall on 21 July. [16] Environmental analysis indicated that the system was in an area of favorable conditions to develop with low vertical wind shear and warm sea surface temperatures. [1][2] The disturbance at this time had a broad and poorly organized area of deep convection, which was located to the southeast of the low level circulation center which had consolidated into a single circulation during the previous 12 hours. Climatologically, the formation of tropical cyclones in the Bay of Bengal at this time of the year is rare. Please update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. Aila recently became the first cyclone of the 2009 cyclone season in the North Indian Ocean just before making landfall in far eastern India in the northern Bay of Bengal. [15], Bijli developed as a depression in the first fortnight of April. rediff.com. West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee slammed the IMD for its failure to inform the state government about the direction of Cyclone Aila9. Cyclone Amphan, the strongest to hit the region in nearly two decades, made landfall on Wednesday evening. Cyclone Aila devastates Sundarbans . Sutrapada in Gujarat received 250 mm rainfall in 48 hours between 24 & 25 June.[14]. So the noise, the only noise, that I could hear from the school that I take shelter in during cyclones was that of the river splitting open the embankments,” reminisced Biswas. [6] Early the next morning the JTWC reported that the depression had intensified into a tropical storm and designated it as Cyclone 01B. [26][27] However the IMD kept issuing advisories on the deep depression until early on September 7, when the IMD reported that it had weakened into a depression and then into a well marked low pressure area later that day when they stopped issuing advisories on the depression whilst it was located over Jharkhand and adjoining region of Chhattisgarh. Shiv Sahay Singh Satyasundar Barik KOLKATA/BHUBANESWAR , May 20, 2020 20:09 IST Updated: May 20, 2020 23:30 IST ... (2019) and Aila (2009). However the coastal areas recorded 75 km/hr winds. Several naval relief teams were deployed to the Sunderbans region where an estimated 400,000 people were marooned by flooding. [20] An estimated 1,000 acres (4.0 km2) of Orissa cropland were lost due to Aila. Introduction On 24 th May, 2009 a cyclonic storm named as Aila occurred in the southern part of west Bengal, the effect of which was reverberated in the Darjeeling Hills from 25 th to 27 th May, The Deputy Commissioner of Satkhira district allocated ten tonnes of rice and Tk.100,000 (US$1,450) in immediate relief funds for that district. [38] On 27 May, 400 troops form the National Disaster Response Force were deployed to the state for relief operations. [9] All four ports in Orissa were placed on high alert due to rough seas produced by the storm. Later, RSMC New Delhi downgraded the deep depression to a depression. As of 27 May 2009[update], one tiger has been found alive; it was found in a waterlogged cowshed following the cyclone's landfall. [22] Several streets were flooded and some homes were reported to have standing water. Keywords: Destructive landslides, cyclone Aila, reckless construction, community outlets, frequent digging, physical changes in slope character. Late on May 21, 2009, the Joint Typhoon Warning Center reported that a Tropical Disturbance had persisted about 950 kilometres (590 mi) to the south of Kolkata, in India and had developed within the Southwest Monsoon. [1] During May 22, 2009, the disturbance developed further with a Tropical Cyclone a Cyclonic storm and had been named as Aila whilst located about 350 kilometres (220 mi) to the southeast of Sagar Island. The damage impact assessment carried out by the government of West Bengal and … • Hasan, M., (july, 2010). Army was deployed to the affected areas. Also read: Very severe cyclonic storm — Cyclone Amphan passes West Bengal-Bangladesh coasts at 155-165 Kmph [11] Around 0600 UTC, RSMC New Delhi reported that Bijli had reached its peak intensity with winds of 75 km/h (45 mph 3-minute winds). [19], The outer bands of the storm also produced torrential rains and high winds in eastern portions of Orissa state, with the heaviest rainfall being recorded at Paradip at 260 mm (10 in) and winds peaked at 90 km/h (56 mph). Cyclone … Kethi recorded 1171 mm of rainfall in 72 hours, making Phyan the 5th wettest cyclone in India [29], On December 10, RSMC New Delhi announced that Depression BOB 05 had formed, about 400 km east-southeast of Batticaloa, Sri Lanka. Late on May 21, the JTWC reported that a Tropical Disturbance had persisted about 515 nm to the south of Kolkata, India. The Food and Disaster Management Ministry said Cyclone Aila had killed 113 people in Bangladesh, and a government official in West Bengal state … [31] In Patuakhali, a dam broke and submerged five villages. A maximum wind gust of 112 km/h was recorded in Kalaikunda in West Bengal. Moving slowing in a northerly direction, the system weakened into a well marked low pressure area at 0000 UTC on 26 June over Kutch and its neighbouring regions. [21], The remnants of Aila produced gusty winds and heavy rains in the eastern Indian state of Meghalaya between May 25 and 26. Singlabazar recorded 320 mm of rainfall in 48 hours between 26 and 27 May.[14]. The death toll due to Monday's havoc caused by Cyclone Aila in West Bengal rose to 45 on Tuesday. Cyclone Amphan, the strongest to hit the region in nearly two decades, made landfall on Wednesday evening.It has battered several parts of the state, washing away … Cyclone Amphan, which has killed 77 people and left thousands homeless in West Bengal, is now considered even more destructive than Cyclone Aila which slammed southern Bangladesh and … Villagers rebuild an embankment after it got washed away by a tidal wave caused by cyclone Aila in Sundarbans delta, southeast of the eastern Indian city of Kolkata June 3, 2009. Port officials stated that more than 500 fishermen had gone missing since the storm made landfall. [14] At least 100 river embankments were breached by storm surge produced by the cyclone. [43] Officials feared that the outbreak would lead to many fatalities in isolated areas that have not received aid and have been without food and clean water for nearly a week. [42], Five days following the impacts of Aila, the Bangladeshi Health Organization confirmed that a widespread outbreak of diarrhea which has infected over 7,000 people. During last year’s Cyclone Bulbul, the city escaped any major damage. Rediff News. Cyclone Amphan, the strongest to hit the region in nearly two decades, made landfall on Wednesday evening. [36] Several naval relief teams were deployed to the Sunderbans region where an estimated 400,000 people were marooned by flooding. Throughout the country, at least 150,000 people were left homeless. Cyclone victims wait across a damaged bridge at Akshaynagar in the Sundarbans delta, about 100 km (62 miles) south from the eastern Indian city of Kolkata, May 26, 2009. RSMC New Delhi then reported later that morning that Depression ARB 01 had formed and was expected to intensify into a Deep Depression before making landfall, however the depression did not intensify any further before making landfall on the south Gujarat coast near Diu. Weak banding features also formed around the periphery of the storm. Later that day the JTWC designated the system as Cyclone 04A. Maximum winds of 30 knots (56 km/hr) were reported in Cox's Bazar and 3 people were killed in Bangladesh. High waves produced by the storm inundated coastal villages, forcing residents to evacuate to safer areas. Saurashtra and Kutch experienced active monsoon conditions under the influence of this system. Numerous villages were either completely submerged in floodwaters or destroyed. State Government in co-operation with the central counterparts took up the rescue and the rehabilitation program. [29], More than 400,000 people were reportedly isolated by severe flooding in coastal regions of Bangladesh. Timeline of the 2009 North Indian Ocean cyclone season, North Indian Ocean tropical cyclone seasons, Regional Specialized Meteorological Centre, Learn how and when to remove this template message, List of North Indian Ocean cyclone seasons, "IMD Cyclone Warning Services: Tropical Cyclones", "Tropical Weather Outlook for the Northern Indian Ocean", "Significant Tropical Weather Advisory for the Indian Ocean", "Significant Tropical Weather Outlook for the Indian Ocean", "Depression over southeast & adjoining central Bay of Bengal", "Tropical Cyclone 01B (One) Advisory Nr. Cyclone Amphan, which has killed 77 people and left thousands homeless in West Bengal, is now considered even more destructive than Cyclone Aila which … Warned by both the Regional Specialized Meteorological Center (RMSC) and Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC), Aila formed over a disturbance over the Bay of Bengal on May 23, 2009 and started to intensify and organize reaching sustained wind speeds of 110 kmh (70 mph). [24] Across 11 of the nation's 64 districts, approximately 600,000 thatched homes, 8,800 km (5,500 mi) of roads, 1,000 km (620 mi) of embankments, and 123,000 hectares (300,000 acres) of land were damaged or destroyed. The storm was responsible for at least 339 deaths across Bangladesh and India; more than 1 million people were left homeless. KOLKATA: Three people were killed here on Monday as cyclone Aila crossed the coast into West Bengal. Cyclone Aila, West Bengal, India (May 2009) Within two hours of Cyclone Aila hitting the Sunderbans, Art of Living volunteers from West Bengal reached the affected areas. The JTWC then cancelled their Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert, with the IMD issuing their final advisory later that day. [3] By April 14, deep convection persisted around the center of circulation;[4] following the development the RSMC in New Delhi, India designated the system as Depression BOB 01. The Government of Bangladesh was praised domestically and internationally for its implementation of effective disaster management projects that have reduced death tolls in Cyclone Aila and future cyclones that have struck the country it since. Even at the peak of its rampage through West Bengal, Aila’s wind speeds rose up to 120 km/hour, well short of the ferocity unleashed by the Wednesday’s cyclone. 68.50E about 50 km west-northwest of Dwarka and 300 km south-southeast of Karachi at 0900 UTC on 25 June. [12] Early on April 17, RSMC New Delhi reported that Bijli had weakened to a deep depression as it moved northwest. Health officials in Bangladesh confirmed a deadly outbreak of diarrhea on 29 May, with more than 7,000 people being infected and four dying. “Remember that Aila had struck at high tide. A Local Cautionary Signal Number Three was issued for the Gopalpur, Puri, Paradeep and Chandabali ports. [31] The government later allocated Tk. Cyclone Amphan, which has killed 77 people and left thousands homeless in West Bengal, is now considered even more destructive than Cyclone Aila which slammed southern Bangladesh and eastern India in 2009, the UN has said. 'Even before the Left could come to terms with the disastrous results of the Lok Sabha election, Cyclone Aila wreaked havoc in West Bengal… On 25 th of May 2009, a devastating cyclone named Aila struck the coastal areas of West Bengal, an eastern state of India. [5] Following further development, the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) issued a Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert (TCFA) as they anticipated the system to develop into a tropical storm. [14], As a tropical disturbance, Phyan caused heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu. 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Around 43 people lost their lives in the state of Orissa. It was the worst natural disaster to affect Bangladesh since Cyclone Sidr in November 2007. Additionally the forest remains under an estimated 2.4 m (7.9 ft) of water. Deaths in parentheses are additional and indirect (an example of an indirect death would be a traffic accident), but are still storm-related. "Rains, however, will … ... May 26, 2009 20:56 IST. Another outbreak of water borne diseases, namely dysentery, has infected over 3,000 people. At least 350,000 people affected by Aila. [25][26] However the JTWC's first warning was also their final warning as the cyclone had made landfall near Digha in West Bengal and was expected to dissipate later that day. Cyclone Aila has been described as a benchmark of Bangladesh's success in implementation of effective disaster management system. 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Despite warnings to remain at port, numerous fishing vessels sailed into the storm. After the disturbance had emerged into the Arabian Sea late on November 8 it rapidly became more marked with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reporting early on November 9 that the disturbance had intensified into a Depression and designated it as Depression ARB 03 whilst the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) issued a Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert. [17][18] Later reports indicated that upwards of 2.3 million were displaced by the storm as 175,000 homes were destroyed and 270,000 were damaged. In Dacope Upazila alone, more than 50,000 people were left homeless. [14], The remnants of this storm caused heavy to very heavy downpours in coastal Pakistan.[19]. Tropical Depression ARB 01 dissipated early on June 26. The aftermath of devastating cyclone Aila that ravaged large parts of the West Bengal delta May 25 could cause lasting ecological damage to the Sundarbans, the world`s largest mangrove forest, experts fear. Sirkali in Tamil Nadu recorded 140 mm of rainfall on 15 December. In Chandpur, two pontoons sank while docked in port. [2] Later that day, an area of low pressure developed underneath the convection as the system developed. The outbreak is described by time, place and person. Numerous houses were destroyed by the subsequent flooding and tens of thousands of people were left stranded in the villages. 26 May 2009 Geneva, 26 May 2009 - Cyclone Aila hit parts of coastal Bangladesh and eastern India on Monday 26 May, triggering tidal surges and flooding that have left millions of … Severe cyclone ‘Aila’ hit the coastal parts of West Bengal, particularly in South 24-Parganas and North 24-Parganasat around 14.00 hours on 25th May 2009, with wind speed ranging between 120 to 130 kmph and it continued its devastating journey northwards affecting the districts of North 24-Pargnas, Purba Medinipur, Kolkata, Howrah, Hooghly, Burdwan, Birbhum, Uttar Dinajpur, Dakshin Dinajpur and … During the next day as the Depression turned towards the northeast, the IMD reported that it had intensified into a Cyclonic Storm and named it Phyan. [16] During May 22 the disturbance developed further with a Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert being issued early the next day by the JTWC as the low level circulation center had become stronger and more defined. Impact Evaluation of the Post Aila Recovery Project in Sundarbans, West Bengal, India: Executive Summary. The scope of this article is limited to the Indian Ocean in the Northern Hemisphere, east of the Horn of Africa and west of the Malay Peninsula. Several homes were damaged in the area and power was cut due to fallen trees and power lines. Moving in a north-northwesterly direction, the Depression, which was located over Saurashtra, Kutch, and neighbouring areas, which was the system, re-intensified into the depression over northeast Arabian Sea, and lay centred near lat. Two MI-17 helicopters were also sent to air-drop food supplies to the worst affected areas in West Bengal. It was a short-lived system, existing for about 25 hours. 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