The India Meteorological Department has predicted generally cloudy sky with moderate rain in the city. The well-marked low pressure is located 760km away from Chennai and 700km from Karaikal. Severe cyclonic storm Nivar weakened into a cyclonic storm over north coastal Tamil Nadu. Earlier this year, Cyclone Amphan hit the eastern coastal states of West Bengal and Odisha, claiming around 100 lives and affecting over 10 million people. Cyclone Nivar has not even made landfall yet, but the rise in rainfall alone has caused a lot of damage in Chennai. Chennai to have moderate rainfall till tomorrow: IMD. It is expected to cross between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram, causing heavy rainfall in … Cyclone Nivar is forecast to move north and further weaken over the next few hours. Chennai: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a ‘red alert’ in Tamil Nadu for April 30 and May 1. Follow our special coverage of Coronavirus pandemic in India and get news updates from around the world. We've never seen such torrential rains here. Cyclone Burevi: Heavy rainfalls predicted in 9 districts, flight services hit in Chennai, Thiruvananthapuram, 2 other airports in TN, Kerala In view of the deep depression emerging along the southern coast of Tamil Nadu and Kerala, the cabinet secretary chaired the NCMC meeting through video conferencing with the chief secretaries of Tamil Nadu and Kerala, the advisor Lakshadweep and secretaries of different ministries, an official statement said. 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Cyclone Nivar LIVE Updates: Cyclone Nivar To Hit Karnataka, Weather Office Issues Yellow Alert, Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanasamy visits Uppalam area to assess damage by Cyclone Nivar. Owing to low wind shear and favorable se… NEW DELHI: With Cyclone Nivar very likely to cross Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts between Karaikal and Mamallapuram on the evening of Wednesday, rains … The cyclonic depression in the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify over the next 24 hours into Cyclone Nivar and hit the Tamil Nadu coastline on the noon of November 25, meteorological experts have said. It is very likely to cross the Sri Lanka coast close to Trincomalee during the evening or night of December 2 as a cyclonic storm with a wind speed of 75-85 kilometres per hour gusting to 95 kmph, the IMD's Cyclone Warning Division said. Nivar has forced authorities to declare a public holiday till Thursday, close the Chennai airport and metro services. Chennai: A few days after cyclone Burevi and Nivar hit Indian coastal regions, Tamil Nadu could be hit by a new cyclone named 'Arnab'.. Chennai and parts of Tamil Nadu are likely to witness extremely heavy rainfall as Cyclone Nivar is expected to cross Tamil Nadu and Puducherry ... Cyclone Nivar likely to hit … The director general of the India Meteorological Department informed that winds of different speed during the deep depression are likely to affect the coast of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Lakshadweep with heavy to very heavy rainfall between December 2 and 4. The danger "is not over yet as some part of the cyclone is still over the sea though center is over the land," the IMD tweeted. Cyclone Phyan – 2009. To emerge into Gulf of Mannar on 3 Dec. morning. Cyclone Nivar hurtled into the Puducherry coast late on Wednesday night, uprooting trees and packing strong winds and rains as tens of thousands of people took refuge in shelters. Cyclone Nivar, which hit the Tamil Nadu coast as a 'very severe cyclonic storm' in the early hours of Thursday, brought heavy rains over the state. Cyclonic storm Nilam, which threatened to hit the Chennai coast, spared the city, but made landfall near Mamallapuram, about 60 km south of Chennai, on Wednesday evening. Cyclone Nivar, which has weakened from a "very severe cyclonic storm" to a "severe cyclonic storm", made landfall near the costal town of Marakkanam in Tamil Nadu, 30 km north of Puducherry at around 2:30 am. CHENNAI: The Cyclonic Storm ‘Burevi’ has formed over southwest Bay of Bengal and is centred about 370 km east-southeast of Trincomalee ... Last week Cyclone Nivar had hit the state. In October 2013, Cyclone Nilam caused several deaths, including that of seafarers, in Chennai. While the cyclone is expected to … “It is very likely to move nearly westwards thereafter, emerge into Gulf of Mannar and adjoining Comorin area on 3rd December morning. (File photo) india news. The Orissa cyclone in the year of 1999 was the strongest storm to hit the Indian coast and also the strongest tropical cyclones … Cyclone Nivar made landfall at around 2.30 am with winds of up to 130 kilometres per hour. Fishermen advised not to go to sea in South-coastal Andhra Pradesh & North-coastal Tamil Nadu. Chennai: A cyclone is very likely to hit Tamil Nadu on December 4, the second time in a week, the Cyclone Warning Division of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Tuesday The deep depression in the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify further into a cyclonic storm by late Tuesday night, the IMD said. The following is the list of all tropical storms (including depressions and cyclones) that hit Chennai or had an influence over the city’s weather. He mentioned that as of now, it is likely to cause damage to crops and some essential services. 1999 Odisha Cyclone A Met official said the system is moving at a good speed and has been named as cyclone Nivar by Iran. Nilam was the deadliest tropical cyclone to hit South India since Cyclone Jal in 2010 with the death toll being recorded at 75. CHENNAI, 5 January, 2021 − Although India’s windy season was longer than usual in 2020, a series of cyclones that hit the country’s coasts reduced the amount of electricity generated by wind. #CycloneNivarpic.twitter.com/STxqYKMsj5, Tamil Nadu: Water logging in Chennai's Madipakkam area after rainfall last night.#CycloneNivarpic.twitter.com/WyetIH5Z8U, Puducherry: CM V Narayanasamy visits different areas to assess damage by #CycloneNivar"Heavy rainfall of 23 cm in 24 hours was observed. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister E Palaniswami appealed to people to stay indoors as far as possible and said over 4,000 "vulnerable" locations had been identified and local officials have been told to ensure peoples' safety. At the NCMC meeting, headed by Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba, also took note of the advisory given to fishermen and deployment of rescue teams. It will skirt the coast of Sri Lanka and move northwest to hit the Tamil Nadu coast. The low pressure area gradually organized into a tropical disturbance over the next several days, as it slowly moved towards the southeast Bay of Bengal. pic.twitter.com/XSW0krFyUL, About UsTerms of UsePrivacy PolicyContact UsFeedbackSitemap, Copyright @ 2021, Daily Thanthi. Tropical cyclone Vardah, the first hurricane-strength storm to hit the Bay of Bengal this season, has struck the coastal Indian city of Chennai. Electricity in the city will be restored in 12 hours," he says pic.twitter.com/JCWDno6LkC, #WATCH Chennai witnessing spell of strong winds after #Cyclone Nivar made landfall near Puducherry late last night#TamilNadupic.twitter.com/jZZB3FCJUX. Thousands of state and national emergency personnel were deployed in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Puducherry as authorities suspended power supply across several cities to prevent damage to the electricity grid. Kochi (Kerala)/Chennai (Tamil Nadu [India], December 1 (ANI): Cyclone Storm 'Burevi' is most likely to hit South Tamil Nadu on December 4, the India Meteorological Department said on Tuesday. The coastal states have been bracing for the cyclone - the fifth-strongest category on India's scale of seven storm types - and more than a lakh people were evacuated from low-lying areas. NDRF teams already on the ground to help people in need," Amit Shah tweeted. The Director General of the National Disaster Response Force informed the meeting that the necessary teams have been positioned in these areas and the remaining teams have been kept on stand-by across Tamil Nadu. The heavy rains and strong winds affected Chennai Port in Tamil Nadu and New Port railway station in Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh. "We are closely monitoring the situation in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry in the wake of Cyclone Nivar. The National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) on Tuesday reviewed the situation evolving in Tamil, Kerala and Lakshadweep where heavy to very heavy rains are expected in view of a deep depression emerging along the coastline. It was the strongest cyclone to hit Maharashtra since June 1891. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Tamil Nadu and Puducherry as the tropical cyclone whirls its way towards the coast. Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Nivar was a tropical cyclone which brought severe impacts to portions of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh in late November of 2020. It would continue to move northwestwards and weaken further into a deep depression during next 06 hours and into a depression by subsequent 06 hours, the India Meteorological Department said. Under the influence of a persistent area of convection, a low-pressure area formed over the Malay Peninsula, adjoining north Sumatra, in early December 2016. On Monday, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said that the system had intensified into a depression and lay 630kms south-southeast of Chennai. Tamil Nadu: Waterlogging in parts of Chennai city following overnight rainfall due to Cyclone Nivar, Severe cyclonic storm Nivar expected to move Northwest wards & weaken into cyclonic storm in districts of South-interior Karnataka. Nivar Cyclone is likely to make landfall on Wednesday (25 th Nov 2020) bringing heavy rainfall in these coastal regions. It would then move nearly west-southwestwards and cross south Tamil Nadu coast between Kanyakumari and Pamban around early morning of 4th December,” it said. The fierce winds uprooted trees and toppled electricity pylons while downpours lashed parts of the region, causing flash floods. Though Cyclone Nivar had a soft landing, floods hit coastal districts Nivar made landfall on the night of November 25, bringing heavy rains in several coastal and northern districts of Tamil Nadu, southern Andhra Pradesh and Puducherry. Last week a very severe cyclonic storm, Nivar, had battered the southern state. The deep depression in the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify further into a cyclonic storm by late Tuesday night, the IMD said. Cyclone 'Nivar' over the South-West Bay of Bengal is forecast to aim the Puducherry coast and neighbourhood for a landfall on Wednesday evening, according to … Weather Warning: Nivar Cyclone that is brewing in the Bay of Bengal is slowly moving towards the southern states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Chennai & Puducherry. N Puviarasan, director, Area Cyclone Warning Centre, Regional Meteorological Centre, Chennai, informed that most areas of Tamil Nadu Posted On : 11/Jan/2021 1:41:58 PM View More & Comment (885) Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka are bracing for a cyclone which is expected to hit its coastal cities on Wednesday. For more than two days, a low-pressure system had prevailed in the south Bay of Bengal. Cyclone in Chennai, Tamil Nadu Highlights: Cyclone Nivar has made landfall and crossed Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts as a very severe cyclonic … Cyclone Vardah in December 2016 knocked out an estimated 33,000 trees in Chennai city alone. Another cyclone, Nisagra, originated in the Indian Ocean to the south of the Indian peninsula, and hit the western state of Maharashtra in late May. Powered by Vishwak, A cyclone is very likely to hit Tamil Nadu on December 4, the second time in a week, the Cyclone Warning Division of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Tuesday. Chennai: Coastal Tamil Nadu and Puducherry are bracing for Cyclone Nivar, which has intensified into a "severe cyclonic storm", expected to intensify further and is … On December 6, The IMD classified the system as Depression BOB 06, as the system had sufficiently organized itself, with winds of 45 km/h (30 mph). The cyclone is likely to hit Sri Lanka first, and make landfall in Chennai and rest of Tamil Nadu between 29 April and 1 May. Karnataka: Bengaluru witnesses cloudy weather and light showers. Before Nivar, the last cyclone to hit Tamil Nadu arrived just two years ago, in November 2018, when severe cyclonic storm Gaja claimed 45 lives and caused immense devastation across the state. Cyclone Alert for South TN and South Kerala coasts-DD over BOB to intensify into a CS & cross Sri Lanka coast close to Trincomalee on 2 Dec. evening/night. Over 2.7 lakh people were moved to shelters, loss of life and damage to property was contained. No report of loss of life. As the very severe cyclonic storm Nivar inched closer to the coast, residents of one of the worst hit areas during the 2015 deluge in Chennai found a flyover the safer place to park their cars to avert their vehicles from getting submerged. At least three people were killed in Tamil Nadu, over 1,000 trees uprooted and some low-lying areas marooned due … Nivar, which is moving towards northwest direction is excepted to turn into a normal cyclonic storm in the South Interior districts of Karnataka, India Meteorological Department (IMD), Bengaluru said on Thursday. The cabinet secretary asked the state governments and central ministries to ensure that all necessary actions are taken to ensure that damage is minimum and necessary preparations are made to restore essential services at the earliest, the statement said. The chief secretaries of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Advisor, Lakshadweep briefed the NCMC about their preparedness and arrangements by District Disaster Management Committees in the districts concerned, warning to fishermen and deployment of rescue teams. More than two lakh people have been evacuated to safety in the coastal states that had been bracing for the cyclone - the fifth-strongest category on India's scale of seven storm types. Have spoken to CM Edappadi Karuppa Palaniswami and CM V Narayanaswamy and assured all possible help from the Centre. Three workers killed in TN building collapse, 18 People Injured As A Bus Topples Near Acharapakkam, Policeman In Aral Killed After Being Rammed By Load Van, As COVID cases decline, schools mark around 90 per cent attendance in State, PM Modi to inaugurate Metro Rail service, other projects in Tamil Nadu on February 14, Sasikala discharged from hosp, stirs controversy after travelling in car sporting AIADMK flag. It is forecast to move north and further weaken over the next few hours, the weather bureau added. Nivar Cyclone in Tamil Nadu The press release, issued by the IMD, said Cyclone Fani was likely to hit the state over two days and very heavy rainfall are expected in coastal Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. Initially classified as a "very severe cyclonic storm" as it swirled in the Bay of Bengal, Nivar weakened after landfall into a "severe cyclonic storm", the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. Heavy rains led to waterlogging ahead of the landfall of cyclone Nivar, in Chennai last week. Okhi, the most intense tropical cyclone, caused massive destruction in southern regions of Tamil Nadu and the Kerala coast in November 2017. To cross south TN between Kanniyakumari and Pamban on 4th early morning. The heavy rains and strong winds by Cyclone Nilam affected Chennai Port of Tamil Nadu and New Port railway station in Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh. It is estimated that around $14 billion in damages were caused by the storm. Cyclone will cross Tami Nadu and Puducherry later today By last night, the cyclone was located 380 km southeast of Chennai and was 320 km southeast of Puducherry. There should be complete suspension of fishing activities up to December 4, he told the meeting. The secretaries from the ministries of Civil Aviation, Telecommunication, Power, Home, NDMA and the representative of Ministry of Defence also briefed the NCMC about their preparedness. The eighth depression and fourth named storm of the 2020 North Indian Ocean cyclone season, Nivar originated from a disturbance in the Intertropical Convergence Zone.The disturbance gradually organized and on November 23, both the … Another cyclone likely to hit Indian coast on December 3: IMD. While the damage assessment is on, the state governments say they have been working on "war-footing" amid heavy rainfall and flooding in many parts. 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