New Delhi, Nov 27: At least three people were killed in Tamil Nadu, over 1,000 trees uprooted and some low-lying areas marooned due to water-logging following heavy rains on Thursday as severe cyclonic storm Nivar made landfall near Puducherry.
Meanwhile, Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry Kiran Bedi on Thursday wrote to President Ram Nath Kovind expressing gratitude to the centre for its support to the UT administration in its preparedness to face cyclonic storm Nivar.
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Nov 27, 2020, 9:46 AM IST
scores of villages and some towns plunged into darkness, and traffic movement was affected due to the fallen trees.
Nov 27, 2020, 9:07 AM IST
Under the influence of the Cyclone, heavy downpour associated with gale winds uprooted as many as 800 electric poles and 100 odd trees across Nellore district.
Nov 27, 2020, 8:25 AM IST
"I express gratitude to central government for handholding of Government of Puducherry in its preparedness to face the severe cyclonic storm "Nivar" that made a landfall in proximity to Puducherry at Marakkanam of Tamil Nadu situated at a distance of just 34 km to the north of Puducherry," Bedi wrote in a letter to President Kovind.
Nov 26, 2020, 11:22 PM IST
In Tamil Nadu, about 2.30 lakh people have been accommodated in relief camps following the cyclone, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami said.
Nov 26, 2020, 11:22 PM IST
According to IMD, it is to weaken into a depression during the next six hours. Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh also received good rains under the influence of the weather system.
Nov 26, 2020, 11:22 PM IST
Subsequently, Nivar weakened into a cyclonic storm and further into a deep depression, centered about 50 km west-southwest of Tirupati at 1430 hrs, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) officials said.
Nov 26, 2020, 11:21 PM IST
At least three people were killed in Tamil Nadu, over 1,000 trees uprooted and some low-lying areas marooned due to water-logging following heavy rains on Thursday as severe cyclonic storm Nivar made landfall near Puducherry.
Nov 26, 2020, 10:51 PM IST
80% of electricity connection will be restored by today. Electricity Board has incurred a loss of Rs 1.5 crores due to Nivar Cylone: P Thangamani, Tamil Nadu Minister for Electricity
Nov 26, 2020, 9:21 PM IST
Deep Depression over south Rayalaseema moved nearly northwards with a speed of 13 kmph in last 06 hours. It is very likely to move nearly northwards, weaken into a Depression during next 06 hours and into a low pressure area during subsequent 12 hours: IMD
Nov 26, 2020, 7:57 PM IST
Around 52,000 people stayed in camps that were set up in Cuddalore. 77 electric polls were uprooted that have been cleared, 1500 hectares of farmland have been damaged in the district. We're assessing damage, funds will be released accordingly: Tamil Nadu CM
Nov 26, 2020, 7:56 PM IST
Tamil Nadu: Workmen Special services in Chennai that were suspended due to Cyclone Nivar to resume its service from tomorrow.
Nov 26, 2020, 7:25 PM IST
Punjab reported 845 new COVID19 cases, 467 discharges and 26 deaths today, says Govt of Punjab.
Total cases in the state rise to 1,49,278, including 1,37,089 recoveries and 4,710 deaths.
Active cases stand at 7,479.
Nov 26, 2020, 7:25 PM IST
Punjab reported 845 new COVID19 cases, 467 discharges and 26 deaths today, says Govt of Punjab.
Total cases in the state rise to 1,49,278, including 1,37,089 recoveries and 4,710 deaths.
Active cases stand at 7,479.
Nov 26, 2020, 7:12 PM IST
Slammed by the severe cyclonic storm Nivar early Thursday, Tamil Nadu is likely to receive another spell of very heavy rainfall as a fresh low pressure area is expected to form in the Bay of Bengal from November 29 onwards, the IMD said.
Nov 26, 2020, 6:33 PM IST
The prohibitory order, enforced till 6 am today since November 24, has been rescinded, she said.
Nov 26, 2020, 6:32 PM IST
In view of the cyclone, a prohibitory order that has been in force here since November 24 to prevent movement of people and also gathering was lifted on Thursday.
Nov 26, 2020, 6:30 PM IST
In view of the cyclone, a prohibitory order that has been in force here since November 24 to prevent movement of people and also gathering was lifted on Thursday.
Nov 26, 2020, 5:07 PM IST
According to IMD's update at 3.11 pm, the Severe Cyclonic Storm ‘NIVAR’ over north coastal Tamil Nadu moved northwestwards with a speed of 13 kmph during past 06 hours, weakened into a cyclonic storm and lay centred at 0830 hrs IST of today over north coastal Tamil Nadu near Lat. 12.6°N and Long 79.4°E, about 85 km north-northwest of Puducherry and about 95 km west-southwest of Chennai.
Nov 26, 2020, 5:06 PM IST
DMK President M K Stalin today visited Velachery area in Chennai and reviewed the situation in water-logged areas and other residential areas affected by Cylone Nivar. He distributed food and clothes to the locals.
Nov 26, 2020, 4:25 PM IST
Tamil Nadu CM Edappadi K. Palaniswami visits a relief camp in Devanampattinam of Cuddalore district to meet people affected by Cyclone Nivar.
Chief Minister also distributed relief materials among them.
Nov 26, 2020, 2:58 PM IST
Puducherry and coastal districts of Tamil Nadu including Cuddalore and Nagapattinam, continue to receive rain and experience heavy winds.
Nov 26, 2020, 2:23 PM IST
Landfall happened yesterday at midnight. 25 NDRF teams were assigned, 15 in Tamil Nadu, 4 in Puducherry & 6 in Andhra Pradesh. Cyclone is weakening gradually but it has potential to cause further damage. Precautionary measures being taken: Randeep Rana, DIG NDRF on Cyclone Nivar
Nov 26, 2020, 2:22 PM IST
Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam visits water-logged areas in Chennai to review the situation after heavy rains due to Cyclone Nivar
Nov 26, 2020, 1:42 PM IST
Water-logging in Puducherry's Kamaraj Nagar today, following landfall made by Cyclone Nivar last night.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, "We're closely monitoring situation in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry in the wake of Cyclone Nivar. Have spoken to Tamil Nadu CM Edappadi K Palaniswami & Puducherry CM V Narayanasamy and assured all possible help."
Nov 26, 2020, 12:03 PM IST
Eraiyanur village fishermen in Villupuram district experience less than expected damage from cyclone Nivar. "We're happy that cyclone hasn't affected us much. A day ahead we shifted our boats. Now the waves are high. We cannot fish till next week," says a fisherman.
Nov 26, 2020, 11:10 AM IST
Severe cyclonic storm Nivar expected to move Northwest wards and weaken into cyclonic storm in districts of South-interior Karnataka. Fishermen advised not to go to sea in South-coastal Andhra Pradesh & North-coastal Tamil Nadu. Chennai to have moderate rainfall till tomorrow, stated IMD.
Nov 26, 2020, 10:50 AM IST
Puducherry: National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel clear uprooted trees in Kamaraj Nagar area
Puducherry: CM V Narayanasamy visits different areas to assess damage by Cyclone Nivar
"Heavy rainfall of 23 cm in 24 hours was observed. No report of loss of life. We've never seen such torrential rains here. Electricity in the city will be restored in 12 hours," he says
Puducherry: CM V Narayanasamy visits different areas to assess damage by #CycloneNivar
"Heavy rainfall of 23 cm in 24 hours was observed. No report of loss of life. We've never seen such torrential rains here. Electricity in the city will be restored in 12 hours," he says pic.twitter.com/JCWDno6LkC
Cyclone Nivar crossed Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coast between 11.30pm and 2.30am as a very severe cyclonic storm with an estimated wind speed of 120kmph to 130kmph.
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Nov 24, 2020, 1:44 pm IST
A deep depression in the Bay of Bengal is turning into a cyclone and may cross the coast between north Tamil Nadu and south Andhra tomorrow (November 25), the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
Nov 24, 2020, 1:44 pm IST
Frontline departments in Andhra Pradesh have been are getting into a high alert mode as widespread rains are forecast in many districts in coastal and Rayalaseema regions of the state in the next three days under the influence of cyclonic storm Nivar.
Nov 24, 2020, 1:44 pm IST
The IMD has forecast heavy to extremely heavy rainfall over parts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal today. Heavy rainfall at isolated places is expected in coastal Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Nov 24, 2020, 1:56 pm IST
Director-General of Regional Meteorological Centre of Chennai, S Balachandran, briefed on the situation prevailing due to Cyclone Nivar.
Nov 24, 2020, 2:02 pm IST
“At present the cyclonic storm is practically stationary and is likely to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm and move towards Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts and pass Karaikal and Mamallapuram around Puducherry in the evening of November 25 with a wind speed of 100-110 kmph gusting to 120 kmph,” Balachandran said.
Nov 24, 2020, 2:14 pm IST
“Under the influence of the Nivar cyclone, the rainfall activity is likely to prevail till November 27. The coastal districts have already started to experience downpour and the intensity of the rainfall will gradually increase,” he added.
The Met official said that extremely heavy rainfall is expected in Cuddalore, Ariyalur Kadalur, Kallakurchi, Puducherry, Tiruvannamalai.
Nov 24, 2020, 2:35 pm IST
WATCH: Visuals from Gandhi Beach in Puducherry as strong winds hit the region, sea turns rough.
Nivar Cyclone is very likely to cross Tamil Nadu & Puducherry coasts between Karaikal & Mamallapuram on the evening of 25th November, as per IMD.
#WATCH: Visuals from Gandhi Beach in Puducherry as strong winds hit the region, sea turns rough. #NivarCyclone is very likely to cross Tamil Nadu & Puducherry coasts between Karaikal & Mamallapuram on the evening of 25th November, as per IMD. pic.twitter.com/hFXEBlpOXA
Due to very rough sea, fishing operations have been totally suspended. Coastal hutment dwellers are being moved to safer places and people in affected areas have ben advised to remain indoors. The administration has said that movement in motorboats is unsafe.
Nov 24, 2020, 3:11 pm IST
Madras Atomic Power Station in Kalpakkam, around 70km away from Chennai, is bracing itself to face cyclone Nivar. In a statement, MAPS said it activated cyclone protection machinery at the plant.
Nov 24, 2020, 3:16 pm IST
The Kalpakkam complex about 70 km from here houses various nuclear facilities of IGCAR, NPCIL, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) and the fast breeder reactor company Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Ltd (Bhavini).
Nov 24, 2020, 3:50 pm IST
NDRF team visited vulnerable areas along with Thiru P Nagrajan, IGP North Zone, Tamil Nadu and briefed the IPS officer about NDRF preparedness in Chidambaram, Cuddalore district.
Nov 24, 2020, 4:06 pm IST
Cyclone Nivar to cross Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts between Karaikal and Mamallapuram as a very severe cyclonic storm during late evening of 25th November: India Meteorological Department
Nov 24, 2020, 4:45 pm IST
Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh YS Jagan Mohan Reddy today held a virtual meeting with the Collectors of Chittoor, Kadapa, Kurnool, Anantapuramu, Nellore and Prakasam districts over Cyclone Nivar.
Nov 24, 2020, 5:06 pm IST
People living in low lying vulnerable areas asked to shift to cyclone shelters. In every block/panchayat, zonal teams positioned which can be mobilised clearing of roads, setting up of electricity poles etc: Disaster Monitoring Zonal Officer, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu
Nov 24, 2020, 5:09 pm IST
5 flood relief teams & a diving team ready for deployment at Chennai. One flood relief team each on standby at Naval Detachment Nagapattinam, Rameswaram & air station INS Parundu. INS Jyoti deployed with HADR brick& diving teams along Tamil Nadu & Puducherry coast: Indian Navy
Nov 24, 2020, 5:26 pm IST
People living in low lying vulnerable areas asked to shift to cyclone shelters. In every block/panchayat, zonal teams positioned which can be mobilised clearing of roads, setting up of electricity poles etc: Disaster Monitoring Zonal Officer, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu
Nov 24, 2020, 5:29 pm IST
Tamil Nadu CM Edappadi K Palaniswami declares statewide public holiday tomorrow as Cyclone Nivar is expected to cross Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts between Karaikal and Mamallapuram during late evening
Nov 24, 2020, 5:29 pm IST
Tamil Nadu CM Edappadi K Palaniswami declares statewide public holiday tomorrow as Cyclone Nivar is expected to cross Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts between Karaikal and Mamallapuram during late evening
Nov 24, 2020, 5:29 pm IST
Tamil Nadu CM Edappadi K Palaniswami declares statewide public holiday tomorrow as Cyclone Nivar is expected to cross Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts between Karaikal and Mamallapuram during late evening
Nov 24, 2020, 5:44 pm IST
12 teams positioned in Tamil Nadu, 2 teams in Puducherry & 1 team in Karaikal. 3 teams positioned in Nellore & 1 team in Chittoor. 3 teams pre-positioned in Vizag. Total 22 teams available on the ground & 8 teams on standby. Total 30 teams committed: DG NDRF
Nov 24, 2020, 6:43 pm IST
Fishing activities suspended. Judicious regulation of rail, road & air traffic, 22 NDRF teams deployed across districts expected to be affected, 8 teams on standby. Request people in affected areas to follow Govt advisories & stay inside: Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Dr Harsh Vardhan
▪️Fishing activities suspended ▪️Judicious regulation of rail, road & air traffic ▪️22 @NDRFHQ teams deployed across districts expected to be affected, 8 teams on standby
Request people in affected areas to follow Govt advisories & stay inside
Fishing activities suspended. Judicious regulation of rail, road & air traffic, 22 NDRF teams deployed across districts expected to be affected, 8 teams on standby. Request people in affected areas to follow Govt advisories & stay inside: Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Dr Harsh Vardhan
▪️Fishing activities suspended ▪️Judicious regulation of rail, road & air traffic ▪️22 @NDRFHQ teams deployed across districts expected to be affected, 8 teams on standby
Request people in affected areas to follow Govt advisories & stay inside
Fishing activities suspended. Judicious regulation of rail, road & air traffic, 22 NDRF teams deployed across districts expected to be affected, 8 teams on standby. Request people in affected areas to follow Govt advisories & stay inside: Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Dr Harsh Vardhan
▪️Fishing activities suspended ▪️Judicious regulation of rail, road & air traffic ▪️22 @NDRFHQ teams deployed across districts expected to be affected, 8 teams on standby
Request people in affected areas to follow Govt advisories & stay inside
Fishing activities suspended. Judicious regulation of rail, road & air traffic, 22 NDRF teams deployed across districts expected to be affected, 8 teams on standby. Request people in affected areas to follow Govt advisories & stay inside: Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Dr Harsh Vardhan
▪️Fishing activities suspended ▪️Judicious regulation of rail, road & air traffic ▪️22 @NDRFHQ teams deployed across districts expected to be affected, 8 teams on standby
Request people in affected areas to follow Govt advisories & stay inside
Fishing activities suspended. Judicious regulation of rail, road & air traffic, 22 NDRF teams deployed across districts expected to be affected, 8 teams on standby. Request people in affected areas to follow Govt advisories & stay inside: Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Dr Harsh Vardhan
▪️Fishing activities suspended ▪️Judicious regulation of rail, road & air traffic ▪️22 @NDRFHQ teams deployed across districts expected to be affected, 8 teams on standby
Request people in affected areas to follow Govt advisories & stay inside
Fishing activities suspended. Judicious regulation of rail, road & air traffic, 22 NDRF teams deployed across districts expected to be affected, 8 teams on standby. Request people in affected areas to follow Govt advisories & stay inside: Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Dr Harsh Vardhan
▪️Fishing activities suspended ▪️Judicious regulation of rail, road & air traffic ▪️22 @NDRFHQ teams deployed across districts expected to be affected, 8 teams on standby
Request people in affected areas to follow Govt advisories & stay inside
Fishing activities suspended. Judicious regulation of rail, road & air traffic, 22 NDRF teams deployed across districts expected to be affected, 8 teams on standby. Request people in affected areas to follow Govt advisories & stay inside: Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Dr Harsh Vardhan
▪️Fishing activities suspended ▪️Judicious regulation of rail, road & air traffic ▪️22 @NDRFHQ teams deployed across districts expected to be affected, 8 teams on standby
Request people in affected areas to follow Govt advisories & stay inside
Cyclone Nivar is making its presence felt in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and parts of Andhra Pradesh. Please follow all safety measures. I appeal to all Congress workers to provide assistance to those in need: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi
Nov 24, 2020, 7:54 pm IST
Tamil Nadu: In connection with Cyclone Nivar, metro train services will run with Holiday Train services timetable tomorrow with service hours from 7 am to 10 pm with the headway of every 10 minutes, says Chennai Metro.
Nov 24, 2020, 9:16 pm IST
Chennai recorded heavy rainfall between 8:30 am and 5:30 pm today. Nungambakkam in Chennai received 96 mm and Meenambakkam witnessed 86 mm rainfall: India Meteorological Department (IMD)
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