02:03 pm IST Cyclone Fani is weakening, moving towards Bangladesh: IMD Cyclone Fani, the strongest storm to hit India since 2014, is weakening after barrelling into Odisha, K. J. Ramesh, Director General of the IMD, told reporters. “After making landfall this morning, cyclone Fani has started weakening and it’s likely to enter Bangladesh by tomorrow evening,” he said. “No cyclone ever had such a long duration in April,” he added01: 20 pm IST Two dead in Odisha as cyclone Fani slams state: Reports Two people died on Friday as Cyclone Fani slammed Odisha, an official said. 11.57 am IST Cyclone Fani will weaken in next three hours: IMD In the next 3 hours, Cyclone Fani is expected to weaken with a wind speed of 150-160 km per hour, subsequently it will weaken and move north-northeastwards. 9:08 am IST Cyclone Fani makes landfall in Odisha’s Puri Cyclone Fani has made landfall in Odisha’s Puri, reports ANI.
Source: Hindustan Times May 03, 2019 02:58 UTC