Introduction:
In November 2024, Cyclone Midhili struck the eastern coast of India, hitting parts of West Bengal with heavy rains, strong winds, and large-scale flooding. It was yet another reminder of how vulnerable India’s coastal regions are becoming to climate disasters.
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Cyclone Midhili made landfall near Digha, bringing wind speeds of over 90 km/h. Several districts, including East Midnapore, South 24 Parganas, and parts of the Sundarbans, were severely affected. Around 80,000 people had to be evacuated, and many families lost their homes and crops.
Farmers in the region faced huge losses as paddy fields were completely submerged just before the harvest season. Roads, electric lines, and water systems were badly damaged, cutting off access to many rural areas. Relief efforts were led by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the West Bengal government.
This is not the first time such a disaster has occurred. In recent years, cyclones like Amphan, Yaas, and now Midhili have become more frequent and more powerful — a pattern that scientists link directly to climate change and rising sea temperatures in the Bay of Bengal.
Experts say that India needs to invest in stronger disaster preparedness, including:
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Building cyclone-resilient houses
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Improving early warning systems
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Protecting mangroves and wetlands, which reduce storm impact
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Creating long-term climate adaptation policies
Conclusion:
Cyclone Midhili is not just a natural disaster — it's a climate warning. India must act now to protect its people and coastal ecosystems from the growing threat of extreme weather events.
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