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UPDATES: Cyclone Gulab weakens into a Deep Depression over North Andhra Pradesh

It is likely to continue to move west-northwestwards and weaken further into a Depression during next 06 hrs.
Fishermen park their boats on the Puri beach as IMD has restricted venturing in the sea due to Cyclone Gulab. (File Photo | PTI)
Fishermen park their boats on the Puri beach as IMD has restricted venturing in the sea due to Cyclone Gulab. (File Photo | PTI)
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Odisha on Sunday experienced light to moderate rainfall as cyclone Gulab made landfall at a place in Andhra Pradesh, about 95 kilometres from Gopalpur in the state where a large number of people have been evacuated as a precautionary measure, officials said.

The cyclone weakened into a Deep Depression at 0230 hrs IST and is likely to move west-northwestwards (AP) and weaken further into a Depression during next 06 hrs, the IMD tweeted.

The wind speed of the cyclone is much less in Odisha compared to that in the neighbouring state during landfall.

A fisherman from Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh was killed, one injured and another remained missing as 'Gulab' crossed the coast. Three more fishermen are reportedly missing.

The Odisha government has already mobilised men and machinery and launched an evacuation drive in seven identified districts in the southern parts of the state.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to the chief ministers of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha to take stock of the situation.

WATCH | SDRF men remove fallen trees at Borabhadra village, Santhabommali mandal in Srikakulam

READ | Cyclone Gulab nightmare in 'Uttar Andhra'

It was Srikakulam that bore the brunt of the cycline as high-velocity winds uprooted trees at Purushothapatnam in Ichchapuram mandal, Ganguvada in Mandasa and other places obstructing vehicular traffic and disrupting power supply. Read our full report here.

Five Andhra fishermen swim ashore braving choppy waters, one still missing

The men, all residents of Manchineella Peta village in Vajrapukotturu mandal, had gone to Odisha to buy a new boat a few days ago. While the six fishermen were sailing back home in the new boat, it capsized in “extremely rough sea” -- as Hema Rao would later inform his relatives over the mobile phone -- off Akupalli beach.

Curfew-like situation in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam

A curfew-like situation prevailed in various parts of the district on Saturday as people confined themselves to houses. The fear of cyclone Gulab and post-cyclone heavy rains have gripped the region due to the bitter experiences of Titli and Hud Hud. (READ FULL REPORT)

Cyclonic Storm ‘Gulab’ weakens into a Deep Depression

Heavy Rain lashed in Visakhapatnam due to Cyclone Gulab. (Photo | G Satyanarayana, ENS)

Cyclone Gulab makes landfall in Andhra; Odisha experiences light rain

  • Odisha on Sunday experienced light to moderate rainfall as cyclone Gulab made landfall at a place in Andhra Pradesh

  • Intermittent mild to moderate rainfall is reported from a few districts od Odisha, said Special Relief Commissioner P K Jena

  • During the landfall, the wind speed of the cyclone at Kalingapatanam was about 90 kmph while it was 30 kmph at Gopalpur in Odisha

  • The cyclone, the second one to have an impact on the state in four months after 'Yaas' wreaked havoc in May, apparently had less impact even as the administration was expecting noticeable damages, an official at the revenue and disaster management department said

    • (Inputs from IMD)

    Cyclone Gulab makes landfall, flash flooding expected in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha

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    WATCH | Scenes in Odisha's Kalingapatanam beach

    Six fishermen from Palasa missing at sea

    Cyclone Gulab to cross coasts of 2 states in next three hours

    IMD warns of flash floods in parts of AP, Odisha

    Landfall process begins

    Universities and colleges in 11 districts to remain closed on Monday

    In Odisha's 11 districts, all universities and colleges will remain closed on Monday, reports TNIE correspondent Sudarshan Maharana. The districts are Puri, Khurda, Nayagarh, Ganjam, Gajapati, Kandhamal, Raygada, Koraput Malkanagiri, Nabarangpur and Kalahandi.

    NDRF holds mock drill of rescue and relief ops in Andhra

    NDRF conducts a mock drill of rescue & relief operation at Bandaruvanipeta village in Kalingapatnam in view of Cyclone Gulab "Those with physical disabilities, old, & children have already been sent to shelter homes," says NDRF Team Commander Sushant Kumar Behera

    IMD advises fishers to not venture into the sea

    'Cyclone Gulab' is likely to move westwards & cross north Andhra Pradesh-south Odisha coasts between Kalingapatnam & Gopalpur around midnight today. The landfall process will commence today evening. Light to moderate rainfall is expected at most places in north & south coastal & heavy rainfall in one or two places of Andhra Pradesh. Fishermen are not advised to go in the sea today and tomorrow: Srinivasa Rao, IMD's Cyclone Warning Centre, Visakhapatnam

    Before the landfall

    PM Modi speaks Andhra CM Jaganmohan Reddy over Cyclone Gulab preparedness in state

    Police on high alert at Odisha's Gopalpur beach

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    PM Modi discusses cyclone situation with Odisha chief minister

    Helplines for Visakhapatnam

    Scenes at Vizag beach

    Winds uproot trees in Srikakulam district on Andhra

    Ships, aircrafts on standby in Odisha

    Cops on high alert at Odisha's Gopalpur Beach

    District administrations in coastal Andhra Pradesh gear up for Cyclone Gulab landfall

    With the people along the coast likely to get affected, the administration in three districts of Srikakulam, Vizianagaram and Visakhapatnam have taken all steps to evacuate people from low lying areas. People along the coast would also be shifted to cyclone shelters and safe areas.

    FULL REPORT

    Rescue and relief teams gear up

    Low-lying areas of Ganjam to inundate

    Odisha rushes rescue and relief teams

    As many as 42 teams of Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) and 24 teams of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) along with 103 units of Odisha Fire Service personnel have been deployed in seven districts - Gajapati, Ganjam, Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri, Nabarangpur and Kandhamal, Special Relief Commissioner Pradeep Kumar Jena said.

    READ FULL REPORT HERE

    CM Naveen Patnaik reviews cyclone preparedness

    Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik reviewed the cyclone situation and emphasized on zero casualty approach. Naveen also asked the authorities to strictly follow Covid-19 protocols during rescue and relief operations.

    Schools in 11 district to remain closed on 27 September due to continuous rains

    Landslide at Gumma Block of Gajapati district

    Cyclone to make landfall between AP's Kalingapatnam and Gopalpur

    Cyclone Gulab is likely to move nearly westwards and cross north AP-south Odisha coasts between Kalingapatnam and Gopalpur as a cyclonic storm with wind gusting up to 95 km/hr around midnight. The Landfall process will commence from late Sunday evening, reports TNIE correspondent Asish Mehta.

    Cyclone update of 8.30 am

    Leaves of ULB staff cancelled

    Housing and Urban department cancels leave of all ULB staff for two days in the seven districts of South and Coastal Odisha that have been put on high alert in view of CycloneGulab. Asks civic bodies to take measures to prevent water-logging.

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