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4.5-magnitude earthquake hits Andaman and Nicobar Islands
•An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 on the Richter scale was recorded 150 km north of Diglipur in Andaman and Nicobar island, National Center for Seismology said
Earthquake of 4.4 magnitude jolts Andaman and Nicobar islands, no casualties reported
•As per the initial information, the epicentre of the earthquake was around 106 kms in the East-North-East (ENE) of Diglipur in Andaman and Nicobar island and the depth of about 70 kilometres
Southwest monsoon advances over Andaman & Nicobar islands, says IMD
•The Andaman and Nicobar islands and adjoining areas have already been experiencing rainfall due to strengthening of south-westerly winds
IMD issues rainfall warning till 10 May for these states; read on to find out more
Trendingdesk •The agency has predicted that the depression will turn into a cyclonic storm, which is expected to reach to the Andhra Pradesh-Odisha shores by 10 May
Cyclone Asani to intensify into deep depression during next 24 hours, says IMD
•The Indian Army, Navy, Air Force and Indian Coast Guard are on stand by and Central ministries are ready with assistance if required, said ministry of home affairs
As Cyclone Asani nears, parts of Andaman and Nicobar Islands witness rain, strong winds
•Inter-island shipping services have been stopped and fishermen warned not to venture into the sea as the year's first cyclonic storm nears the archipelago
Earthquake of magnitude 4.1 strikes near Andaman and Nicobar’s Port Blair; no loss of life or property so far
Fp Staff •The earthquake was reported a few hours after tremors were felt in Bihar after an earthquake of magnitude 3.5 struck at around 9.23 pm
Low Internet Speeds For Students In Andaman
Fp Staff •With internet speeds operating between 17-18 kbps, it's next to impossible to access online classes or any additional coursework for students residing in the Andaman and Nicobar islands.
Cyclone Amphan: PM Narendra Modi reviews situation; 25 NDRF teams deployed on ground, 24 teams on standby in other parts of India
•Cyclone 'Amphan' intensified into a super cyclonic storm on Monday and is likely to move across the northeast Bay of Bengal
Cyclone Amphan: Narendra Modi to chair high-level meet this evening; storm likely to intensify into super cyclone by Monday evening
Fp Staff •Cyclonic storm Amphan is likely to intensify into a super cyclone by Monday evening and hit the West Bengal and Bangladesh coasts as a very severe cyclone with a wind speed upto 185 km per hour on Wednesday, the home ministry said.