United States Consulate General Kolkata, India
Weather Alert for U.S. Citizens:
Cyclone Warning for Odisha and West Bengal
May 18, 2020
Location: Odisha and West Bengal, India
Event: Cyclonic Storm Amphan is expected to make landfall along the coasts of Odisha and West Bengal, India, on May 20, 2020. Heavy rainfall is expected, as well as gale force winds with gusts up to 200 kilometers per hour and hazardous sea conditions. A storm surge of 3-5 meters is expected to flood low-lying areas of West Bengal at the time of landfall. Potential threats include damaged structures and falling objects; electricity, communication systems, and roadways may be disrupted.
Actions to Take:
- Make contingency plans to leave the affected coastal areas, as directed.
- Seek secure shelter.
- Be prepared to shelter in place until conditions improve.
- Be aware of your surroundings.
- Notify friends and family of your safety.
- Monitor local media and the Indian Meteorological Department (https://mausam.imd.gov.in/) for weather updates.
- Follow directions of local authorities.
Assistance:
- The U.S. Embassy New Delhi is located at Shanti Path, Chanakyapuri 110021; Telephone: +91-11-2419-8000; website: https://in.usembassy.gov.
- The U.S. Consulate General in Kolkata (Calcutta) is located at 5/1 Ho Chi Minh Sarani, 700071; Telephone: +91-33-3984-2400.
- The U.S. Consulate General in Hyderabad is located at Paigah Palace, 1-8-323, Chiran Fort Lane, Begumpet, Secunderabad 500003; Telephone: +91-40-4033-8300.
- The U.S. Consulate Genera in Mumbai (Bombay) is located at C-49, G-Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai 400051; Telephone: +91-22-2672-4000.
- The U.S. Consulate General in Chennai (Madras) is located at 220 Anna Salai, Gemini Circle, 600006; Telephone: +91-44-2857-4000.
- See the State Department’s travel website for the Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and India Country Specific Information.
- Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program(STEP) to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
• U.S. State Department – Consular Affairs; Telephone: 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States and Canada or 1-202-501-4444 from other countries from 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.
