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UPDATES | Cyclone Nivar crosses coast near Puducherry as very severe cyclonic storm with wind speed of 120-130 kmph

Cyclone Nivar has weakened to a Severe cyclonic storm category after making landfall and is expected to move north-northwest wards and weaken further.
A tree uprooted due to heavy winds as Cylone Nivar made landfall. (Photo | Twitter/ANI)
A tree uprooted due to heavy winds as Cylone Nivar made landfall. (Photo | Twitter/ANI)
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Cyclone Nivar crossed the coast near Puducherry early on Thursday morning as a severe cyclonic storm and has weakened as it moves north-northwest wards

The cyclone crossed coast during 2330 IST of 25th November to 0230 IST of 26th November with estimated wind speeds of 120-130 kmph, the IMD said.

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The cyclone which made landfall as a very severe cyclonic storm has weakened to a severe cyclonic storm with wind speed of 100-110 kmph gusting to 120 kmph. The cyclone would continue to move north-northwest wards and is expected to further weaken to a cyclonic storm.

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Highlights:

Nivar to weaken further to Cyclonic storm during next 3 hours: IMD

  • Cyclone Nivar's current intensity is that of a Severe Cyclonic Storm with wind speed of 85-95 kmph gusting to 105 kmph.

  • It would move northwest ward and weaken into a cyclonic storm during the next 3 hours

    • Karnataka braces for Cyclone Nivar impact, alert in some parts

    Speaking about Karnataka’s preparedness, CM B S Yediyurappa said that the government has taken all precautionary measures as heavy rain is expected in Bengaluru and neighbouring districts. “I have directed the district authorities to take all necessary measures. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    More updates from IMD

  • The winds are higher in northeast sector therefore the northeast sector from Puducherry has still the higher winds of 100-110 kmph.

  • It will gradually decrease to 65-75 kmph during next 3 hours with further northwest ward movement of the system over land.

  • However danger is not over yet as some part of the cyclone is still over the Sea though center is over the land.

    • Cyclone Nivar crossed coast near Puducherry as very severe cyclonic storm: IMD

    Very Severe Cyclonic storm NIVAR has weakened into a Severe Cyclonic storm

    Center of Cyclone Nivar lies over land, crossed coast near Puducherry

    TN State Disaster Management Authority issues severe weather warning for the state

    Nivar plays spoiler to weddings in coastal Tamil Nadu

    With Cyclone Nivar making landfall on a muhurtham day, several weddings were affected. Usually several rituals are conducted the day before the wedding but the heavy downpour and gusty winds played spoilsport. Though floral decorations and the wedding feast were finished on Wednesday evening, the events hardly got guests. Light music concerts were cancelled at the last minute. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    Nivar lies 100 Km South-Southwest of Chennai over South West Bay of Bengal: IMD

    According to IMD's 1.30 AM update

  • Very severe cyclonic storm Nivar lies over SW Bay of Bengal, about 25 km east of Puducherry & 100 km S-SW of Chennai.

  • Landfall process continues.

  • Centre of cyclone to coast near Puducherry within next 2 hours with wind speed of 120-130 kmph gusting to 145 kmph

  • Rainfall (MM) during 8.30 AM on 25 Nov to 12.30 AM on 26 Nov: Nagapatnam-63, Karaikal-84, Cuddalore-242, Puducherry-193 and Chennai-89

    • Centre of cyclone to cross coast near Puducherry within next 1-2 hours

    Puducherry, coastal Villuppuram residents in for a long night

    As Cyclone Nivar made its landfall near Marakanam on Wednesday night, residents of Puducherry and coastal areas of Villupuram district lost sleep, due to the heavy rainfall and strong winds.

    Due to continuous rain, water-logging was seen in many places. Rain water entered houses in Muthiyalpet, Kosapalayam, and some other low-lying residential areas in Puducherry town. While heavy rainfall was seen in coastal villages of Villupuram district, a resident of Marakanam said very little rainfall and strong winds were seen there.

    While power supply was suspended in Puducherry town and rural areas in the evening, it was cut off by afternoon on Wednesday in coastal parts of Villupuram district

    "Exactly nine years ago, in the last week of December, Cyclone Thane made landfall at midnight. We are having a similar experience now. But we have learnt from previous cyclones and kept everything ready to face Nivar. We are worried about people in Marakanam," said T Rajivgandhi, a youth from Muthamizh Nagar of Puducherry.

    Strong wind blows in Mahabalipuram

    Rainfall update:

    Cuddalore received 227 mm rainfall between 8:30 am to 10:30 pm on 25th November, as per IMD. Puducherry received 187 mm rainfall, Karaikal 84 mm, Chennai 89 mm and Nagapatnam received 62 mm rainfall.

    Woman dies as wall collapses

    A 47-year-old woman, identified as Rajeswari, died as a wall of her house collapsed during heavy rain at Konnur in Villupuram. Her son K Aditya (22) has sustained injuries.

    Sanitary workers left to work without raincoats, gloves

    Although the Cuddalore administration prepared for cyclone Nivar well in advance, nearly 500 sanitary workers, including 50 from Tiruchy district, were forced to work amid incessant rainfall without even basic equipment such as raincoats and gloves.

    Cyclone signal 11 raised in Puducherry

    Puducherry plunged in darkness after power supply was suspended as a precautionary measure amid incessant rains. As Cyclone Nivar crosses the coast north of Puducherry, cyclone signal 11 was raised, the highest alert. This means all communications with cyclone warning office have failed.

    Collector CS Sakhamuri checking the quality at food at relief camps

    Power supply snapped in Cuddalore

    Power supplies were seized from 7 pm both at remote and municipal regions of Cuddalore district on Wednesday night. Meanwhile, district monitoring officer Gagandeep Singh Bedi and collector Chandra Sekhar Sakhamuri are doing final rounds at vulnerable regions and relief camps in Cuddalore amid heavy downpour and thunder strikes.

    Power cuts across TN, Puducherry

    Power cut across Puducherry and parts of northern districts in Tamilnadu as a precautionary measure as Nivar crosses ashore.

    Relief camp in Periyamudaliarchavady coastal village

    (Photo| EPS/ Bagalavan Perier B)

    Evacuations underway

    Rain and thunder in Villupuram as landfall begins

    Around 13,558 people had been evacuated to 314 relief centres ahead of in Villupuram.

    Landfall begins

    The IMD, Chennai has announced that the eye of the cyclone is now crossing Marakkanam.

    The centre of cyclone will cross coast near Puducherry within 3 hours with a wind speed of 120-130 kmph gusting to 145 kmph.

    Eye of the cyclone to reach land in an hour

    In the next one hour, the eye of the cyclone will start falling on land near the coastal town of Marakkanam, 34 km north of Puducherry. It will take 3-4 hours to cross: Puducherry Lt Governor Kiran Bedi

    Severe thunderstorm with heavy rain in Tamil Nadu

    Severe thunderstorm with heavy rain is likely to occur over Ariyalur, Cuddalore, Kancheepuram, Kallakurichi, Thiruvannamalai, Viluppuram, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, districts of Tamil Nadu & Puducherry and Karaikal area within next three hours: IMD

    More water released from Chembarambakkam

    The release of water from Chembarambakkam reservoir was stepped up to 9,000 cusecs.

    9000 evacuated from Vellore, Tiruvannamalai

    The district administrations in Vellore region and Tiruvannamalai have evacuated close to 9,000 persons from their houses ahead of the landfall of cyclone Nivar, officials said.

    Landfall in 1 hour

    The landfall process is likely to commence at 11 pm with the wind gushing up to 145kmph.

    1.21 lakh people evacuated, 2 Naval ships on standby

    Revenue Minister RB Udhayakumar said that till Wednesday evening 1.21 lakh persons have been given shelter in relief across various districts. The Minister also said from Visakhapatnam, two Naval ships have been stationed in Tamil Nadu sea areas.

    These ships are ready to move to places where there is a need due to cyclone Nivar.

    “There are 22,017 cellphone towers in the State. Of them, 286 have been affected by rains. This is 1.89 per cent of the total. However, since the Optical Fibre Cable network has not been affected anywhere in the State, communication remains intact in all areas. As of now, only 91 feeders of the TNEB are being repaired and other feeders have been set right already.

    Cuddalore receives highest rainfall

    According to rainfall data recorded from 8.30 am to 7.30 pm, Cuddalore received the highest rainfall of 98 mm, Puducherry 82 mm, Chennai and Karaikal received 69 mm.

    Rain batters Andhra Pradesh

    Chembarambakkam reservoir water release increased

    At around 6 pm on Wednesday, the release of water from Chembarambakkam reservoir was stepped up to 5,000 cusecs.

    With heavy rainfall, the inflow into the lake was 4,980 cusecs.

    Pondicherry University to remain closed tomorrow

    The Pondicherry University will remain closed on Thursday. According to the University, in lieu there of the holiday, 19th December 2020(Saturday) will be a working day.

    (Inputs from ENS)

    Cyclone nears

    The Cyclone is about 80 km southeast of Cuddalore, 85 km southeast of Puducherry and 160km southeast of Chennai.

    COVID-19 tests begin at Puducherry relief camps

    COVID-19 testing has begun at the 10 relief camps where people from vulnerable and low-lying areas have been sheltered ahead of the landfall of Cyclone Nivar. Only a few have been tested so far as people have been moving in and out of the camps.

    Nearly 50,000 people shifted to relief centres in Cuddalore

    Nearly 50,000 people have been moved to 233 relief centres across the district, as storm signal X (great danger) was raised at the Cuddalore port on Wednesday. The highest storm signal is XI.

    Taken all measure to tackle cyclone impact: Neyveli Lignite

    "The company is also ready to meet the requirements of safety of the people in neighbouring villages besides extending support to the district administration," an official said.

    WATCH| Landfall likely to last six hours

    Hundreds of cops deployed

    Wind speed as of 7 pm

    Landfall will take place with wind speed of 120-130 kmph gusting to 145 kmph.

  • Nagapatnam- 35kmph

  • Puducherry- 18 kmph

  • Chennai- 20 kmph

  • Cuddalore- 18kmph

    • Effects of cyclone so far

    Cyclone likely to make landfall around 2 am on November 26

    The Cyclone may make landfall after 2 am on November 26. Over one lakh people have been evacuated across Tamil Nadu and more than 1,000 people have been evacuated in Puducherry: NDRF Director-General SN Pradhan

    Vehicle submerged? Here's what you should do for insurance

    1. If your insured vehicles are partially or completely submerged in water due to flood, don't start the engine of the vehicle.

    2. Tow the vehicle to the nearest workshop or garage and inform the insurance company.

    (FIND DETAILS HERE)

    People vacate houses in Srinivasapuram village after sea water hits shore

    People are seen vacating their houses after sea water enters Srinivasapuram village with high tide as the city braces for Cyclone Nivar's landfall on the coast of Tamilanadu, in Chennai on Wednesday.

    (Photo | Debadatta Mallick, EPS)
    (Photo | Debadatta Mallick, EPS)

    Cyclone Nivar is still far away but many parts of Chennai already inundated

    Pondicherry government declares Thursday a public holiday

    The territorial administration declared on Thursday a public holiday for all departments and educational institutions in Puducherry and Karaikal regions, according to PTI.

    ‘108’ ambulances in Tamil Nadu asked to be on alert

    The Health Department has instructed all the ambulances to park at the nearest police station and Government Health care facility for uninterrupted flow of communication.

    Southern Railway's field units well equipped to handle cyclone impact

    What should motorists do if vehicles are submerged? Check out this advisory for insurance details

    1. If your vehicles are insured and partially or completely submerged in water due to flood or Inundation, don't start the engine of the vehicle.
    2. Tow the vehicle to the nearest workshop or garage and inform the Insurance Company.
    3. Disconnect the batteries and close all windows of vehicles parked in the areas prone to flooding and water logging.
    4. It's advisable not to park your vehicles under trees, poles, banners, hoardings, walls that may be weak and old.
    5. Despite all precautions, if vehicles are damaged, please try to take “spot photos” with the damaged conditions and inform the Insurance Company immediately.
    6. If vehicle is about to expire, renew the insurance immediately.

    Sanitation workers sent by Tiruchy Corp seen clearing trees amid downpour, many didn't have raincoats

    Chennai airport to remain shut for 12 hours from 7 pm on Wednesday

    The city airport will remain shut for 12 hours due to Cyclone Nivar which is likely to make landfall on Wednesday night. According to Chennai Airport spokesman, all aircraft operations at Chennai airport will remain suspended from 7pm on Wednesday to 7am on Thursday. The decision has been taken considering the safety aspect of passengers and the severity of the approaching cyclone.

    WATCH | Greater Chennai Home Guards rescue people from flooded streets of Velachery

    Chennai Corporation uses high-tech machines to avert flooding

    The civic body also newly deployed a three-wheeled automated tree-cutter machine in several parts of the city. Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami also tweeted the video of the machine moving in one of the roads.

    Chennai: Last metro train to leave at 7 pm

    Train service will resume tomorrow depending on the weather conditions.

    Tamil Nadu CM visits Chembarambakkam lake, declares public holiday for 16 districts

    Heavy rains leave several areas in Chennai inundated, shops down shutters

    Several parts of South Chennai especially localities of Madipakkam, Adambakkam, Velacherry and Nanganallur witnessed water logging due to the non-stop rains brought by Cyclone Nivar. Almost all the shops in the localities were shut with even essential items were out of reach for residents.

    A view of GST Road at Guindy after heavy rain (Photo | EPS/Ashwin Prasath)
    A view of GST Road at Guindy after heavy rain (Photo | EPS/Ashwin Prasath)

    Nivar turning into monster cyclone, landfall near Puducherry

    Telangana on alert: Caution to be exercised from 25th evening to 26th

    State declares public holiday for 3 more districts, check full list of 16 districts here

    Here is a list of all the 16 districts on public holiday tomorrow.

  • Tiruvarur,

  • Nagapattinam (including Mayiladuthurai),

  • Thanjavur,

  • Perambalur,

  • Ariyalur,

  • Tiruvannamalai,

  • Kallakurichi,

  • Cuddalore,

  • Villupuram,

  • Thirupathur,

  • Vellore,

  • Ranipet,

  • Chennai,

  • Kancheepuram,

  • Tiruvallur

  • and Chengalpattu.

    • Medical teams hold fever camps at shelters

    In order to ensure the safety of inmates of temporary shelters set up for evacuees in the wake of Cyclone Nivar, medical teams are holding fever camps at these shelters and distributing masks.
    (READ MORE)

    Chennai metro services to run in 'Washermenpet to Airport' with 20-minute headway

    Due to high wind speed, Chennai Metro Rail services will run in Corridor-1 (Washermenpet to Airport) with the headway of 20 minutes from today 4:30 PM.

    High wind speed: Tree branches fall on road in Guindy

    Southern Army Command stand ready

    "Army ready to assist government and civil administration in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry to face Cyclone Nivar, maintaining communication with officials. Twelve humanitarian assistance and disaster relief teams and two engineer task forces ready for deployment," the Southern Command, Indian Army stated.

    Cuddalore TASMAC outlets shut

    Defence personnel reach Puducherry

    The Integrated defense staff (IDF), Chennai, a multi-tasking defence team with 100 personnel, including five officers, has arrived in Puducherry to assist the administration as the Union territory is gearing up to brace cyclone Nivar.
    (READ MORE)

    Deadly storms & death toll

    1999: Cyclone BOB 03 (Odisha): 10,000
    2017: Cyclone Ockhi (Tamil Nadu & Kerala): 365
    2011: Cyclone Thane (Tamil Nadu): 46
    2014: Cyclone Hudhud (Andhra Pradesh): 46
    2016: Cyclone Vardah (Tamil Nadu, Andaman Islands): 38
    2013: Cyclone Phailin (Odisha): 22
    2012: Cyclone Nilam (Tamil Nadu): 6
    2010: Cyclone Laila (Andhra Pradesh): 6

    TN CM inspects Chembarambakkam lake

    (Photo by special arrangement)

    Fishermen protest in Villupuram

    Cyclone Vardah recap

  • Death toll - 16

  • Huts fully damaged - 1,388

  • Huts partially damaged - 5,739

  • Transformers damaged - 450

  • Electric poles damaged - 10,000

  • Trees uprooted - over 12,000

  • Relief centres functioning - 104

  • No of persons given shelters in relief centres - 13,578

  • Workers engaged in removing fallen trees and repairing electric poles - 17,400

    • Moderate rain in Puducherry

  • The union territory has been experiencing since Tuesday night intermittent moderate rain influenced by the cyclonic storm.

  • Prohibitory orders under section 144 CrPC have been clamped in Puducherry region to restrict movement of people.

  • The entire beach road has been closed and police have been deployed to ensure that there were no visitors at the seashore.

  • All shops and establishments remain closed since last night.

    • North Interior districts should be on high alert

    Chennai Police blocks many roads

  • All roads adjacent to the beaches in Chennai are barricaded and police personnel are deployed.

  • The blocked roads include Kamarajar Salai off Marina Beach, East Coast Road off Thiruvanmiyur and Neelankarai beaches, and Ennore Express Highway off Kasimedu and Thiruvotriyur beaches.

  • "We are advising people not to visit as many youths are coming to take selfie. Vehicles will not be allowed for people's safety. Motorists can use the artery roads to use the destination," said N Kannan, Additional Traffic Commissioner, Chennai

    • 'Cyclone Nivar categorised 'very severe''

    Cyclone Nivar is categorised as 'very severe'. With this perspective, we're preparing for the worst. Our teams have been on the ground for the last 2 days. Till now 25 teams deployed through Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Andhra Pradesh, said SN Pradhan, National Disaster Response Force Director-General.

    Wind speed picks up

    Very severe cyclonic storm approaching

    SEE PICS | Do not worry, authorities say major flooding like 2015 impossible

    As non-stop rain heralds the Cylone Nivar’s landfall, Chennai and its neighbouring districts prepare for the worst. (See pictures here)

    Residents from low lying areas near Adyar river shifted to relief camps

    In view of the opening of the Chembarambakkam lake, residents of low lying areas near Adyar river are being shifted to relief centres.

    Here is the full list of 13 districts on public holiday tomorrow

  • Chennai,

  • Kanchipuram,

  • Thiruvallur,

  • Chengalpattu,

  • Villupuram,

  • Cuddalore,

  • Permabalur,

  • Ariyalur,

  • Kallakurichi,

  • Tiruvannamalai,

  • Thanjavur,

  • Tiruvarur,

  • Nagapattinam.

    • Pudupattinam cyclone shelter houses over 300 people evacuated from coastal areas

    Southern Railway cancels more trains for tomorrow and the day after

    Check details on the train cancellations here:

    South-Western Railways cancels two trains

    Gusty winds along Puducherry-Chennai coast

  • Chennai and Karaikal doppler radars are picking-up high-intensity bands approaching the coastline.

  • Coastal areas including Chennai likely to witness extreme rains post Wednesday afternoon.

  • The storm would make landfall as a very severe cyclonic storm near Puducherry on Wednesday late evening.

    • 19 NDRF teams dispatched to TN, Puducherry

    Semi-permanent concrete structures may also get damaged due to relentless showers and gusty winds. So, the NDRF personnel are also concentrating on rescuing people who get trapped in collapsed structures.
    (READ MORE)

    CM declares public holiday on Thursday

    After inspecting Chembarambakkam lake, Tamil Nadu CM declares public holiday tomorrow in 13 districts where cyclone Nivar is expected to have an impact. The districts include Nagai, Tiruavaur, Villupuram, Cuddalore, Chengalpattu and Chennai

    Water logging in parts of Chennai

    Doctors kept on standby

    The Government Kilpauk Medical College Hospital has kept two oxygen tankers on standby. All heads of the department, along with the Dean, have been instructed to stay back in the campus till the cyclone crosses.
    (READ MORE)

    BJP cancels Vetrivel Yatra

    Fishermen moved to safety

    NDRF evacuates 3,200 people in Thanjavur

    Though widespread light rains occurred across Thanjavur, Tiruvarur districts since Wednesday morning, the coastal areas in the district experienced only drizzle.
    (READ MORE)

    WATCH | Entry point of Korattur lake being opened

    WATCH | A brief news bulletin on Cyclone Nivar

    IMD predicts strong landfall

    Wind speed would be 130-140 kmph gusting to 155 kmph in the areas surrounding landfall, said IMD.

    Chennai helpline numbers

    To report rainwater stagnation and other flooding issues, you can contact 044-25384530, 044-25384540, 1913.

    Zone wise helplines:

  • Kodambakkam- 9445190210

  • Valasaravakkam- 9445190211

  • Alandur- 9445190212

  • Adyar- 9445190213

    • EPS to visit Chembarambakkam

    Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami will visit Chembarambakkam lake in about an hour. He is likely to start from his residence shortly.

    NDRF teams in Villupuram

    44 members of National Disaster Response Force camped in Tindivanam were divided into two teams and sent to Bommayarpalayam and Marakanam.

    Cyclone nears coast

    Heavy rain band to touch Chennai

    20 cm rainfall forecasted in the catchment areas of Chembrambakkam reservoir

    Chembrambakkam update

    20 cm rainfall forecasted in the catchment areas of Chembrambakkam reservoir.

    WATCH | Roads submerged in Chennai

    Chennai airport cancels all flights

    Chennai airport has asked the small aircraft to be shifted to safer places as it braces for cyclone Nivar which is expected to make landfall in the state in the evening. It is learnt that the airport does not have any foreign aircraft.
    (READ MORE)

    Scene from Nagapattinam

    Chennai alert

    Chennai corporation has asked people living in low lying areas along Adyar River to move to the nearest relief camp. The localities specifically named by the corporation are Kanu Nagar, Choolaipallam, Thideer Nagar, Amman Nagar, Burma Colony, Jafferkhanpet, Kotturpuram and Chitra Nagar.

    Nivar to make landfall as very severe cyclonic storm

    Chennai and Karaikal doppler radars are picking-up high-intensity bands approaching the coastline and in all probability the coastal areas, including Chennai will witness extreme rains post Wednesday afternoon.
    (READ MORE)

    Chennai rain update

  • According to Chennai corporation, as off 7 am on Wednesday, water stagnation reported in in 53 locations in the city of which 8 have been cleared

  • A total of 116 trees have fallen as a result of the cyclone, as of 7 am Wednesday.

  • As of 10.30 am on Wednesday, a total of 351 people in low lying areas have been moved to 10 different relief centres set up in the city.

    • As cyclone Nivar catches pace, Chennai Corporation issues instructions

  • Chennai Corporation commissioner instructs officials to remove all the hoardings and banners in the city before 12 noon today

  • 'Pls act on this quickly without loss of time.Before 12 pm all such hoardings etc , even if it’s under court orders are to be removed,' the official has said

    • Chittoor declares school holiday

    Chembarambakkam lake to release 1000 cusecs water from 12 pm

    With copious inflow of water being recorded in reservoirs in the city, Chembarambakkam lake's depth crossed 22 feet as against the total capacity of 24 feet. Officials confirmed they would release 1,000 cusecs water at around 12 pm on Wednesday.
    (READ ARTICLE HERE)

    Take warnings seriously

    Nivar to become severe cyclonic storm by afternoon

    Nivar lays 350 km SE of Chennai

    WATCH| Streets in Chennai's Vepery flooded

    Remain indoors till official announcement: Puducherry Collector

    In a statement, she explained that as the cyclonic storm approaches windspeed increases. The noise increases due to shaking of tree and branches. Suddenly the sounds stops and windspeed drops.
    (READ MORE)

    Six special trains of TVM division cancelled

    The cancelled trains are:

    Train No.02634 KanyakumariChennai Egmore Daily Superfast Express Special; Train No 02633 Chennai EgmoreKanyakumari Daily Superfast Express Special; Train No06724 KollamChennai Egmore Daily (Ananthapuri) Express Special; Train No 06723 Chennai EgmoreKollam Daily (Ananthapuri) Express Special; Train No.06102 KollamChennai Egmore Express Special via Sengottai, Madurai Jn and Train No 06101 Chennai Egmore Kollam Express Special via Madurai Jn, Sengottai.

    The railways has said full refund would be granted to passengers of the cancelled trains.

    Cyclone Nivar

    Heavy rain in Kanchipuram

    High alert in Andhra Pradesh

  • IMD Amaravati head S Stella said gales with speeds of 65-75 kmph gusting to 85 kmph will be experienced in Nellore, Chittoor, Prakasam, Guntur and Krishna districts on Wednesday.

  • As the sea will be very rough, fishing along the State’s coast has been suspended.

  • Fishermen have been warned not to venture into the sea for two days, and those who ventured out are being advised to reach a harbour at the earliest.

  • Thatched houses, huts, power and communication lines, kutch and some pucca roads are expected to get damaged due to high-velocity winds.

  • Trees are likely to be uprooted, and horticulture crops such as banana and papaya are likely to be damaged. Embankments and salt pans are also likely to suffer damage.

  • The NDRF headquarters and commandants of battalions in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh are working in coordination with the respective State authorities.

    • Chennai airport flight cancellations

    Meenambakkam receives 120 mm rainfall

    WATCH | Nivar turning into monster cyclone

    Andhra helpline numbers

    Andhra CM asks officials to gear up

    The IMD has issued a red warning (take action) for Chittoor and Nellore districts on November 25 and for Kurnool on November 26. Orange warning has been issued for Prakasam, Kadapa and Anantapur districts on November 25 and for Guntur, Prakasam, Nellore, Kadapa, Chittoor and Anantapur on November 26.
    (READ MORE)

    Regional Meteorological Centre bulletin

    IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Chennai, other places

    Indian Navy ready

  • Five flood relief teams and one diving team of the Indian Navy are ready for deployment in Chennai.

  • One flood relief team each is on standby at the Naval Detachment in Nagapattinam and Rameswaram and Air Station INS Parundu.

  • INS Jyoti has been deployed from Visakhapatnam, with Humanitarian and Disaster Relief (HADR) and diving teams to render assistance as required along the Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts.

    • WATCH | How is TN preparing for this monster cyclone?

    CA exams postponed

    The exams that were slotted on Tuesday and Wednesday will be held on December 9, while the final examination will be conducted on December 11. The institute notified that the CA exams have been postponed for examination centres in Chennai, Cuddalore, Kancheepuram, Karaikudi, Kumbakonam, Nagapattinam, Pudukkottai, Tiruvallur, Villupuram and Puducherry.
    (READ MORE)

    Chennai receives over 10 cm of rainfall

  • Chennai on Tuesday was battered with heavy rainfall receiving over 100 mm, which led to waterlogging in many parts of the city, especially the southern and central parts.

  • Nungambakkam weather station has recorded 106.5 mm of rainfall from 8.30 am, while Meenambakkam station near the airport has clocked 78 mm of rainfall.

  • Chennai, Chengalpet and Pondicherry coasts will experience significant wave height of 3 - 4.9 metres and swell height of 1 - 3 metres from Tuesday to Wednesday midnight.

    • Tiruchy in better sport than delta districts

    "According to the recent report the district won't be facing much of an impact from the cyclone. The areas close to Perambalur, Ariyalur and Thanjavur are under close watch. However, the district might face approximately 80 mm rainfall for two hours, which might create problems in parts of the district,” Tiruchy district collector Sivarasu said.
    (READ MORE)

    IMD released satellite image of depression over the Bay of Bengal

    No bus services in 7 districts

    The transport corporations will not operate buses in Pudukkottai, Nagapattinam, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Cuddalore, Villupuram and Chengalpattu districts. In Chennai, 50 per cent of MTC services will be operated, similar to the pattern followed on public holidays. However, branch managers have been empowered to alter the schedule depending on patronage.
    (READ MORE)

    Puducherry, TN brace for impact

  • A total of 196 relief camps are provided in Puducherry and 50 in Karaikal, to provide shelter for those living in vulnerable and low-lying areas.

  • In Cuddalore, a police team has been deployed at every 10 km on State and National Highways, along with ambulances and other necessary equipment.

  • In Vellore, a contingent of 210 personnel of State Disaster Response Force has been pressed into service and the district placed on high alert.

  • Chembarambakkam lake water may get released 21.2 feet is the water storage level at the lake catchment area.

    • Fishers advised to wait at emergency halting points

    The boats had gone for fishing in Palk Strait, dozens of nautical miles southeast of Kodiyakarai a few days ago, before the cyclone alert was sounded. “The fishers reached Kodiyakarai on Tuesday evening. We have asked them to stay there and wait for updates before making a move.
    (READ MORE)

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