Mail Nature of the cyclone: The landfall of the storm in 1999 was delayed by 30 hours. Coastal areas will 'start receiving very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall' from Friday evening © Copyright Down To Earth 2021. From 1999 Super Cyclone to Phailin Odisha has learned to cope with storms बंगाल की खाड़ी के किनारे बसा ओडिशा हर साल तूफानों से दो-दो हाथ करता रहता है। मगर 1999 के … A six-point comparison between the two cyclones: Data collection of over the past decade has made climate models more precise and accurate. cyclone Phailin was c ompared to th e super cyclone 1999, that hit Odisha near Paradeep, on October 29, 1999 with recorded wind speed of 260 kmph. Of the several parameters, it also has to cross the 'T' level of 6.5," he said. "T" table is a system to measure the intensity of cyclones. "There are several parameters on which we measure the intensity of the storm. This will mean a lot for our ability to bring you news, perspectives and analysis from the ground so that we can make change together. You can further help us by making a donation. The MET dept. Distribution of cyclonic rainfall (mm) over the period 29-31 October 1999 during Super-cyclone (a), whereas (b) depicts cyclonic rainfall (mm) over the period 12-14 October 2013 during Phailin. "We can track a cyclone more accurately and precisely now. Better disaster preparedness: In 1999, preparedness of the Odisha government was poor. This time, NDMA managed the channel of communication from the Central government level to the district level," says Reddy. Since then, Odisha has improved its disaster preparedness and management. Phailin brings back memories of 1999 cyclone Next A s the sky turns overcast and torrential rains lash Odisha’s Erasama block, Pravati Maity of … Timely communication ensured the authorities got three to four days to prepare. The super cyclone devastated vast stretches of the state and so do did Phailin. However, improvements in weather forecasting and disaster preparedness, after lessons learnt from 1999, proved crucial in reducing the extent of the disaster. "Although Phailin is on the border of being termed a super cyclone and has good resemblance of the 1999 storm, we have come to an understanding that it will not turn into a super cyclone. However, the death toll and destruction to property due to Phailin was considerably minimised due to a proactive three-tier disaster management through agencies at the central, state, and district levels. 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Improvements in weather forecasting and disaster preparedness, and lessons learnt from 1999, made all the difference. We believe information is a powerful driver for the new tomorrow. NEW DELHI: The "very severe" storm Phailin is unlikely to turn into a "super cyclone" like the one which hit the coastal areas of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh in 1999, the MET department today said. The super cyclone devastated vast stretches of the state and so do did Phailin. The "very severe" storm Phailin is unlikely to turn into a "super cyclone" like the one which hit the coastal areas of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh in 1999, the MET department on Friday said. Fourteen years later, the same area was hit by Cyclone Phailin, which despite its severity, claimed relatively few lives. The cyclone results in heavy rainfall in … 4, and Fig. New Delhi. The "very severe" storm Phailin is unlikely to turn into a "super cyclone" like the one which hit the coastal areas of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh in 1999, the MET department on Friday said. The "very severe" storm Phailin is unlikely to turn into a "super cyclone" like the one which hit the coastal areas of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh in 1999, the MET department said on Friday. Together we build journalism that is independent, credible and fearless. Mock drills: NDMA conducts mock drills to check and prepare local authorities and people for disaster and help reduce damage to the minimum. Why can’t mainstream filmmakers imagine Dalits as people, not stereotypes. Phailin's made the landfall three hours after the predicted time. My cameraperson and I had driven from Visakhapatnam through Srikakulam to Bhubaneswar and then to … Cyclone Amphan a Grim Reminder of 1999 as It Hits Bengal & Odisha. We are a voice to you; you have been a support to us. TERMS OF USE: The views expressed in comments published on, IMD has predicted that the storm will be around 210-220 kmph, but it is unlikely to intensify any further. It hung near the coastline for almost 11 hours, causing maximum damage. In Phase-I of the project (2010-2015), only Odisha and Andhra Pradesh are being covered. Consequently, rain-induced floods and inundated areas were less pronounced during Phailin 2013 than that for Super-Cyclone 1999 (Fig. India’s meteorological department has predicted continued rainfall in parts of the two states. Cyclone Phailin was second strongest tropical cyclone in India since the 1999 Odisha cyclone and claimed 45 lives. Andhra Pradesh was better prepared and helped Odisha overcome the disaster situation. "Although Phailin is on the border of being termed a super cyclone and has good resemblance of the 1999 storm, we have come to an understanding that it will not turn into a super cyclone. Which was known as Mohavatya. In comparison, Phailin 2013 has crossed faster across the area. The storm is likely to subside by October 13 reducing to "severe cyclonic storm" and "deep depression". India News: Like Patnaik, many of those who lived through the 1999 super cyclone feel it was nothing compared to the fury of Cyclone Phailin. Oct 12, 2013 - Cyclone Phailin not as strong as Super Cyclone of 1999 - Marri Sasidhar Reddy This ensured that the sea could not surge as far inland as in 1999. Bhaskar News | Last Modified - Oct 12, 2013, 11:10 AM IST Phailin Vs Odisha Super Cyclone Phailin, meaning sapphire in Thai, followed a course similar to the Odisha Super Cyclone (1999) which made landfall with 140 knots maximum sustained winds. The 1999 super cyclone centred over coastal areas of the state for three days was accompanied by torrential rain as a tidal surge of about 7 to 10 meter swept 40 to 50 km inland, it said. The most intense cyclonic storm to make landfall in India since the infamous 1999 Odhisha cyclone, Phailin was dubbed as a 'super storm'. 29th October 1999. For three to four days before cyclone Phailin hit Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, memories of the 1999 super cyclone made authorities and people fearful of what the cyclone would bring. The intensity of cyclone Phailin, measured by wind speed, storm surge and rainfall, was also different—the super cyclone being far more intense on all counts. Setting up of disaster management force: Both Odisha and Andhra have their own personnel to deal with disaster—Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force and Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Response Force. Twenty-eight of them are functional and proved useful when Phailin hit the coast," informs Reddy. The key was evacuation, moving people away from unsafe places. The storm will be around 210-220 kmph, but it is unlikely to intensify any further," said IMD Director General L S Rathore. Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm Phailin (/ ˈ p aɪ l ɪ n /; Thai: ไพลิน, romanized: Phịlin, lit. "Although Phailin is on the border of being termed a super cyclone and has good resemblance of the 1999 storm, we have come to an understanding that it will not turn into a super cyclone. Rathore said the coastal areas will "start receiving very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall" from Friday evening with a wind speed of 100 kmph. Cyclone Phailin – a powerful Category 5-equivalent tropical cyclone that made landfall near the same location as the 1999 Odisha cyclone; Cyclone Hudhud – costly and powerful Category 4 tropical cyclone, with impacts extending from Visakhapatnam into Nepal; 1977 Andhra Pradesh cyclone – considered India's first confirmed super cyclonic storm As I cover Cyclone Phailin in 2013, I cannot help remember the super-cyclone of 1999. But there is a big difference between what happened then and now—over 10,000 people were killed in Odisha in October 1999, while Phailin's toll was less than 30. In the aftermath of Phailin, Andhra Pradesh has set up its National Disaster Management Force, a recommendation that had been lying with the state government for many years The government runs schools, anganwadis and community centres in them to ensure regular maintenance. Please use a genuine email ID and provide your name. This also helps in managing disaster and reduce casualty," says Reddy. Better forecast: Weather forecast has improved tremendously since 1999. The 1999 super cyclone had claimed the lives of over 9,500 people. It is a Rs 1,497-crore project. "Odisha state has been conducting a mock drill every June 19 since 2006 in areas like Jagatsingpur district and Paradip, which are cyclone prone. How deadly was 1999 Odisha super cyclone? The models have improved, as well as the amount of data that we have fed into them," says A D Rao, head of Centre for Atmospheric Sciences at the Indian Institute of Technology-Delhi. The system was first noted as a tropical depression on October 4, 2013 within the Gulf of Thailand, to the west of Phnom Penh in Cambodia. "Odisha did not even have instruments to cut trees that fell on the roads," says Reddy. The magnitude of the devastation was such that it came to be known as a `super cyclone`. • As a result, fewer casualties and lower socio-economic losses have been occurred during Phailin 2013 than during Super-Cyclone 1999. Phailin is already categorized as Category 4 storm with wind speeds of 240km per hour, a notch below the 1999 disaster. The 1999 Odisha cyclone, also known as Cyclone 05B, and Paradwip cyclone, was the deadliest tropical cyclone in the Indian Ocean since the 1991 Bangladesh cyclone, and deadliest Indian storm since 1971. Cyclone Phailin could be the strongest cyclone ever measured in the Indian Ocean, even more than the 1999 wrecker London-based storm tracking service Tropical Storm Risk placed Phailin in the most intense Category 5 of powerful storms, evoking memories of a devastating "super cyclone" that killed 10,000 people on India's east coast in 1999. S2). • Based on satellite estimates, episodic TCs significantly contribute to the annual rainfall, accounting for 5–22%. • We analyzed these two TCs impact on hydro-meteorological parameters and agricultural productivity. It has built 200 cyclone shelters. Andhra is getting Rs 770 crore to improve disaster management, while Odisha's share is Rs 640 crore. In 1999, Odisha, India was struck by a super cyclone featuring an unprecedented storm surge and torrential rainfall that resulted in widespread devastation and a substantial loss of life. Setting up of communication means: "The communication means and protocols have improved. But there is a big difference between what happened then and now—over 10,000 people were killed in Odisha in October 1999, while Phailin's toll was less than 30. All rights reserved. Selected comments may also be used in the ‘Letters’ section of the Down To Earth print edition. Read more about Phailin unlikely to be like super cyclone of 1999: IMD on Business Standard. 'sapphire') was the most intense tropical cyclone to make landfall in India since the 1999 Odisha cyclone. Phailin’s likely impact A cyclone of this intensity, said Deoras, is known to be very destructive. We addressed two strongest episodic cyclones: Super–cyclone 1999 and Phailin 2013. Super cyclone Phailin to hit Odisha coast at 6 pm with speed of 260 km/hour; Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal on high-alert. It will accentuate by midnight and Saturday morning and cross up to 150 kmph. "Under a World bank project called the National Cyclone Risk Mitigation, 148 more shelters are being built. Phailin made landfall on a stretch of coast that was not quite as low-lying as that hit by super cyclone in 1999 that killed nearly 10,000 people. Severe Tropical Cyclone are very destructive winds with a speed of 165 - 224 km/h. This wind-speed, he says, is slightly higher than the 1999 Super Cyclone which hit Odisha. Our aim is to bring you news, perspectives and knowledge to prepare you to change the world. Cyclone Phailin in 2013 and the super cyclone of 1999 — both of which hit coastal Odisha — have been the most powerful cyclones in the Bay of Bengal in … said that the storm Phailin is unlikely cross the 'T' level of 6.5. Down To Earth is a product of our commitment to make changes in the way we manage our environment, protect health and secure livelihoods and economic security for all. Revisiting the super cyclone that hit Odisha in 1999 Fears of Phailin have evoked memories of a cyclonic storm in 1999, when winds reaching speeds of 300 kph battered Odisha for 30 hours. We believe strongly that we can and must do things differently. "Although Phailin is on the border of being termed a super cyclone and has good resemblance of the 1999 storm, we have come to an understanding that it will not turn into a super cyclone. This is a small video to represent the situation of that time. The intensity of cyclone Phailin, measured by wind speed, storm surge and rainfall, was also different—the super cyclone being far more intense on all counts. All Orissa suffering from super cyclone. Formed as a tropical depression in October 2013 in the Gulf of Thailand, Phailin moved westward, crossed the Andaman sea and proceeded West-Northwest. Phailin Unlikely to be Like Super Cyclone of 1999: IMD. Comments are moderated and will be published only after the site moderator’s approval. "Physical movement of the storm was far more devastating last time," says M Shashidhar Reddy, vice chairperson of National Disaster Management Authority. 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