Jawad Cyclone Live Tracking: Rain lashes Odisha, Bengal; more in store for next 2 days

Updated: Monday, December 6, 2021, 14:58 [IST]

New Delhi, Dec 06: Heavy rain pounded the southern part of West Bengal and coastal region of Odisha on Sunday affecting normal life, as cyclone Jawad weakened into a depression.

Jawad Cyclone Live Tracking: Know Current Location, Speed, Path, Landfall and Latest News Updates

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Dec 06, 2021, 2:57 PM IST

The depression (remnant of Cyclonic storm Jawad) over northwest Bay of Bengal near north Odisha coast moved northeastwards and weakened into Well marked low pressure area over northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining West Bengal and Bangladesh coasts at 5.30am. To weaken further into low pressure area during next 6 hours.

Dec 06, 2021, 2:56 PM IST

A low pressure area (remnant of cyclonic storm Jawad) lies over northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining West Bengal-Bangladesh coasts.

Dec 05, 2021, 10:15 PM IST

As the system reached near Puri, devotees and several organisations in the town started prayer seeking blessings of Lord Jagannath to save the state.

Dec 05, 2021, 10:14 PM IST

The coastal districts of Odisha were soaked as the remnants of cyclone Jawad reached Puri coast in the afternoon before taking a re-curve in north-northeast direction and reaching Paradip. Later the system further progressed towards West Bengal coast.

Dec 05, 2021, 10:14 PM IST

“The Depression (remnant of cyclonic storm Jawad) over northwest Bay of Bengal near Odisha coast moved northeastwards with a speed of 25 kmph during past 6 hours, and lay centred at 5.30 pm over northwest Bay of Bengal close to Odisha coast about 30 km southeast of Paradip (Odisha), 120 km east-northeast of Puri (Odisha) and 210 south-southwest of Sagar Island (West Bengal),” the IMD said in its bulletin at 8 pm.

Dec 05, 2021, 10:14 PM IST

Fishermen have been asked not to venture into the westcentral and northwest Bay of Bengal, and along and off Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and West Bengal coasts during the next 24 hours.

Dec 05, 2021, 10:14 PM IST

The West Bengal government has stopped ferry services on the Hooghly river, evacuated people from coastal areas and urged tourists not to visit seaside resorts. A trawler sank during anchoring in coastal South 24 Parganas but no casualty was reported, an official said.

Dec 05, 2021, 10:13 PM IST

Heavy rain affected functioning of Paradip port in Odisha while reports of crop loss is received from different parts of the state

Dec 05, 2021, 10:13 PM IST

The cyclonic storm is likely to further weaken into a well-marked low-pressure area during next 12 hours, as a result of which several districts of south Bengal may receive heavy rain till Tuesday morning.

Dec 05, 2021, 10:13 PM IST

Heavy rain pounded the southern part of West Bengal and coastal region of Odisha on Sunday affecting normal life, as cyclone Jawad weakened into a depression

Dec 05, 2021, 9:54 PM IST

Dep near Odisha coast moved northeastwards with a speed of 25 kmph during past 06 hours, and lay centered at 1730 hrs IST of today, over northwest BOB close to Odisha coast about 30 km southeast of Paradip.

Dec 05, 2021, 6:37 PM IST

"Light to moderate rainfall at most places with heavy/very heavy rainfall at isolated places likely over north coastal and adjoining areas of Odisha and Gangetic West Bengal. Heavy rainfall at isolated places over south coastal Odisha during next 12 hours," the IMD predicted.

Dec 05, 2021, 3:59 PM IST

The West Bengal government stopped ferry services on the Hooghly River and urged tourists not to visit seaside resorts, as rain lashed Kolkata and other southern parts of the state on Sunday with cyclonic storm Jawad laying centred 180 km from Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh.

Dec 05, 2021, 9:55 AM IST

2,426 reconciled deaths by Bihar adjusted in today's database. Also, Kerala clears backlog of 263 deaths. Hence deaths showing a spike: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare

Dec 05, 2021, 9:55 AM IST

India reports 8,895 new cases, 2796 deaths in the last 24 hours, active caseload at 99,155.

Dec 05, 2021, 9:54 AM IST

The Deep Depression remnant of cyclonic storm Jawad lays about 230 km east-northeast of Vizag, 130 km south-southwest of Gopalpur, 180 km south-southwest of Puri and 270 km south-southwest of Paradip. It is likely to weaken into a Depression and reach Puri coast around noon: IMD

Dec 05, 2021, 9:54 AM IST

Moderate rain/thundershowers with one or two intense/heavy spells of rain likely to affect some parts of districts of Ganjam, Puri, Khorda, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack during the next three hours: Meteorological Centre, Bhubaneswar

Dec 05, 2021, 8:53 AM IST

Odisha's Puri witnesses moderate rainfall as cyclonic storm Jawad is likely to reach around noon today; 'Jawad' is likely to weaken further into a Depression, as per IMD

#WATCH Odisha's Puri witnesses moderate rainfall as cyclonic storm Jawad is likely to reach around noon today; 'Jawad' is likely to weaken further into a Depression, as per IMD pic.twitter.com/Qn0wDO0WAq
— ANI (@ANI) December 5, 2021

Dec 05, 2021, 8:52 AM IST

The sea at Digha has turned rough due to cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal "Deep Depression remnant of cyclonic storm Jawad to weaken further into a Depression, reach Odisha coast near Puri around noon today," says IMD.

Dec 05, 2021, 1:25 AM IST

Mission Shakti WSHGs trained under Swayamsidha helping people in the coastal villages , creating awareness for safety measures to take in the wake of cyclone

Mission Shakti WSHGs trained under Swayamsidha helping people in the coastal villages , creating awareness for safety measures to take in the wake of cyclone #JawadCyclone @CMO_Odisha @WCDOdisha @SRC_Odisha pic.twitter.com/x5QzoDSSgY
— Collector & District Magistrate, Ganjam (@Ganjam_Admin) December 3, 2021

Dec 04, 2021, 11:49 PM IST

18 NDRF teams are deployed in West Bengal. We carried out awareness programmes & ready for evacuations if needed. It's a matter of relief that 'Jawad' will weaken into a deep depression when it reaches Puri beach tomorrow:SD Prasad, Asst Commandant, NDRF in Digha

Dec 04, 2021, 10:30 PM IST

Odisha has encountered 10 cyclones, including the approaching Jawad, in a span of 22 years and the frequency of such natural disasters is on only on the rise, official records of State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA) said. Memories of the 1999 super cyclone is still fresh, wind speed of which could not be properly ascertained at the meteorological centre, Bhubaneswar, as the velocity crossed the capacity of the anemometer available then.

Dec 04, 2021, 9:17 PM IST

State Fisheries Minister Sidiri Appala Raju, who hails from the district, visited the victim’s family in the Palasa hospital and promised all help. The Srikakulam district administration opened 65 relief centres where a few hundred people from vulnerable areas were lodged. The Fisheries Minister visited relief camps in Palasa town and later oversaw the sanitation works. District Collector L Srikesh Balaji visited Santabommali mandal and inspected the relief camps and the food being provided to the accommodated persons. He asked them to be cautious and stay indoors till the storm subsided. Meanwhile, the South Central Railway cancelled more than 60 Express trains on the east coast route on Saturday and Sunday in view of the cyclonic storm.

Dec 04, 2021, 8:43 PM IST

It's likely to weaken further into a Depression by tomorrow morning,likely to reach near Puri around tomorrow noon. Subsequently,likely to continue to move north-NE wards along Odisha coast towards WB coast&weaken into a well-marked low-pressure area during subsequent 24 hrs: IMD

Dec 04, 2021, 7:54 PM IST

A teenager was killed as heavy rain under the influence of cyclonic storm Jawad lashed Srikakulam district on Saturday and more than 60 relief centres have been opened to lodge people from vulnerable areas, the Andhra Pradesh government said.

Dec 04, 2021, 7:19 PM IST

Cyclonic StormJawad weakened into a Deep Depression at 1730 hrs IST of today, it is about 180 km east-southeast of Vishakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), 260 km south of Gopalpur (Odisha , 330 km south-southwest of Puri (Odisha) and 420 km south-southwest of Paradip (Odisha): IMD

Dec 04, 2021, 7:09 PM IST

International Sand Artist & Padma Shri Awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik's message to people.

#CyclonicStorm #Jawad :My SandArt at #Puri beach in #Odisha with message “Do not panic! Stay Safe .#CycloneJawad pic.twitter.com/ntEYJSLU82
— Sudarsan Pattnaik (@sudarsansand) December 4, 2021

Dec 04, 2021, 6:59 PM IST

Odisha: Some people take refuge in a shelter home in Puri set up by the state govt in wake of Jawad Cyclone. As per the latest update by IMD, the cyclonic storm would weaken gradually during the next 6 hours, and reach near Puri around 5th December noon as a Deep Depression.

Odisha: Some people take refuge in a shelter home in Puri set up by the state govt in wake of #JawadCyclone.

As per the latest update by IMD, the cyclonic storm would weaken gradually during the next 6 hours, and reach near Puri around 5th December noon as a Deep Depression. pic.twitter.com/v04Ix0U90F
— ANI (@ANI) December 4, 2021

Dec 04, 2021, 6:33 PM IST

Do’s and Don’ts during Cyclone Jawad.

Do’s and Don’ts during #CycloneJawad.#StayHomeSaveLives.@odisha_police @cpbbsrctc pic.twitter.com/5sH9YW3BQ8
— DCP CUTTACK (@dcp_cuttack) December 4, 2021

Dec 03, 2021, 5:24 pm IST

The Bengal government has issued a waring to the farmers to reap and bind the corn that is still lying in the fields as severe rainfall could damage the crops. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely to occur on December 4 and 5 in several districts of the state, including Kolkata, South and North 24 Parganas, East and West Midnapore, Howrah, Hooghly, Nadia and Jhargram, the Bengal government said in its alert.

Dec 03, 2021, 5:24 pm IST

The met department has also predicted that the sea will be rough along the coast of Bengal. On Saturday morning the wind speed on the coast is likely to be at around 75 to 80 mph. Fishermen have been warned not to venture into the sea from Friday to Sunday. Those at sea have been told to return by Thursday.

Dec 03, 2021, 5:24 pm IST

A low depression in southern Thailand is gradually gathering in strength to form a severe cyclonic storm. It is expected to enter India through the South Adaman sea before making a landfall between Odisha and Andhra Pradesh coast on December 4 in the morning.

Dec 03, 2021, 5:24 pm IST

Deep depression in Bay may intensify as cyclonic storms in next 8-10 hours. State administration has prepared its response measures for a possible landfall in Ganjam, Puri or Jagatsinghpur. Expected associated wind speed will be 80-100kmph, P K Jena, Odisha’s Special Relief Commissioner said.

Dec 03, 2021, 5:24 pm IST

The cyclone will move towards Orissa and heavy rainfall will be observed in all coastal regions. Rainfall intensity is likely to increase on 4th Dec. Wind speed is expected to be 50-55km/hr and will increase gradually gusting to 100km/hr said Mrityunjay Mahapatra(DG, IMD), according to ANI.

Dec 03, 2021, 5:54 pm IST

As per the reports of IMD and advisories issued by Spl Relief Commissioner on Cyclonic storm Jawad reaching the coasts of Odisha, we regret to inform that Konark Festival & International Sand Art Festival held in Konark are being called off with immediate effect, Odisha Tourism said on Friday.

Dec 03, 2021, 5:54 pm IST

Very heavy rainfall is likely to start in north coastal Andhra Pradesh and south coastal Odisha by today evening. The intensity of rainfall is likely to increase on Saturday, IMD officials said.

Dec 03, 2021, 5:56 pm IST

The name of the cyclone -- 'Jawad' -- has been proposed by Saudi Arabia. Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday reviewed the preparedness to deal with the situation.

Dec 03, 2021, 6:44 pm IST

According to IMD, the cyclonic storm Jawad is expected to hit off Puri coast on Sunday. The cyclone will cause heavy rainfall in three states including Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal.

Dec 03, 2021, 8:58 pm IST

Morning's deep depression has intensified into Cyclonic Storm Jawad. Now it is moving north northwest direction towards north Andhra Pradesh coast. By tomorrow it will move and there will be further intensification: Sunanda, Visakhapatnam Cyclone Warning Centre Director

Dec 03, 2021, 8:58 pm IST

Thereafter it will turn north northeast direction and move parallel to the coast. It will cross between Gopalpur and Puri in Odisha: Sunanda, Visakhapatnam Cyclone Warning Centre Director

Dec 03, 2021, 8:58 pm IST

There's wind warning as well as rainfall warning for Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram,Srikakulam. These 3 districts will experience moderate to severe thunderstorms, chances for moderate rain at many places. Isolated heavy to very heavy with extremely heavy rain at 1-2 places on 5th afternoon: Sunanda, Visakhapatnam Cyclone Warning Centre Director when asked about the date when Jawad Cyclone would make a landfall

Dec 03, 2021, 9:00 pm IST

Cyclonic Storm Jawad continued to move north-northwestwards during past 6 hrs & lay centered at 5:30 pm of today over westcentral Bay of Bengal, about 300 km south-SE of Vishakhapatnam, 420 km nearly south of Gopalpur, 480 km south-SW of Puri & 560 km south-SW of Paradip: IMD

Dec 03, 2021, 9:00 pm IST

It is likely to move north-northwestwards, intensify further and reach west-central Bay of Bengal off north Andhra Pradesh – south Odisha coasts by tomorrow, the 4th December morning: IMD

Dec 03, 2021, 9:00 pm IST

It is likely to move north-northwestwards, intensify further and reach west-central Bay of Bengal off north Andhra Pradesh – south Odisha coasts by tomorrow, the 4th December morning: IMD

Dec 03, 2021, 9:00 pm IST

Thereafter it is likely to recurve north-northeastwards and move along Odisha coast reaching near Puri around 5th December noon. Subsequently it is likely to continue to move north-northeastwards along coastal Odisha towards West Bengal coast: IMD

Dec 04, 2021, 12:04 am IST

About 65 trains from Visakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh scheduled for Friday and Saturday have been cancelled, senior divisional commercial manager of Waltair division of East Coast Railways, AK Tripathi, told news agency ANI.

Dec 04, 2021, 12:04 am IST

Besides, the district administrations of Srikakulam and Visakhapatnam have ordered a closure of all schools till Saturday.

Dec 04, 2021, 12:04 am IST

The Odisha government on Friday ordered closure of schools in 19 out of the state’s 30 districts and asked all government officials to report for duty on Sunday ahead of Cyclone Jawad. It also sent directives to district collectors in Ganjam, Puri, Jagatsinghpur, Cuttack, Khordha and Kendrapara to start evacuating people living in low-lying areas.

Dec 04, 2021, 9:07 am IST

Under the influence of the cyclonic storm, Puri witnesses rainfall and high-speed winds

Dec 04, 2021, 9:08 am IST

Following Cyclone Jawad warning, fishermen do not venture into the sea

Dec 04, 2021, 9:12 am IST

Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal braces for heavy rains as a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal is heading towards coast.

Dec 04, 2021, 9:12 am IST

The cyclone is likely to make landfall somewhere in Odisha's Puri before heading out to the Bay of Bengal.

Dec 04, 2021, 9:15 am IST

Cyclonic storm Jawad lays centered over westcentral Bay of Bengal about 230 km southeast of Vishakhapatnam, 340 km south of Gopalpur, 410 km south-southwest of Puri and 490 km south-southwest of Paradip: India Meteorological Department (IMD)

Dec 04, 2021, 9:16 am IST

It's likely to weaken gradually and move nearly northwards during next 12 hours and then north-northeastwards along Odisha coast reaching near Puri around 5th Dec noon as a Deep Depression. It's likely to weaken further and move north-northeastwards towards West Bengal coast: IMD

Dec 04, 2021, 9:17 am IST

Andhra Pradesh

11 NDRF, 5 SDRF, 6 Coast Guard, 10 Marine Police teams deployed in three districts of the state, in view of cyclone Jawad. 54,008 persons have been evacuated from low-lying areas of Vishakapatnam, Vizianagaram and Srikakulam

Dec 04, 2021, 9:25 am IST

The weather department predicts that the cyclone may weaken by the time it reaches the Puri coast into a deep depression.

Dec 04, 2021, 9:27 am IST

In the wake of cyclone Jawad, 36 trains were cancelled on Saturday to ensure the safety of passengers.

Dec 04, 2021, 9:38 am IST

In the wake of cyclone, the National Testing Agency has postponed its University Grants Commission- National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) scheduled for December 5 in the states.

Dec 04, 2021, 9:53 am IST

Schools and colleges in the district to remain closed today due to heavy rainfall in the region: Madurai Dist. Collector Aneesh Sekhar