As many as 11 people died and over 12000 houses have been damaged in Maharashtra due to cyclone Tauktae
LIVE: Severe' cyclonic storm Tauktae to weaken in next three hours
Cyclone Tauktae
14:39 May 18
13:10 May 18
Cyclone Tauktae: 177 people rescued from barge P305
At least 177 personnel have been rescued so far from the barge P305 which sunk after Cyclone Tauktae hit the Arabian Sea off the coast of Mumbai on Monday, the Defence Public Relations Officer (PRO) said on Tuesday. It also said that the aerial search commenced at first light with Indian Navy P8I on task. Several of the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)'s major production installations and drilling rigs are located in the area that felt the brunt of the cyclone.
13:09 May 18
Ground report from Mumbai
13:09 May 18
Ground report from Mumbai
13:06 May 18
Cyclone Tauktae: 3 dead in Gujarat; CM Rupani holds meeting to review situation
At least three people have lost their lives due to Cyclone Tauktae, said Chief Minister Vijay Rupani on Tuesday. Rupani held a high-level review meeting on cyclone situation and rainfall conditions in the state, especially in the 14 coastal districts. "Three people have lost their lives due to cyclone Tauktae. Around 40,000 trees have fallen and 16,500 huts have affected in the state due to the cyclone," said the Chief Minister.
13:02 May 18
A wall near Gateway of India collapsed today.
13:01 May 18
A woman had a narrow escape when she managed to move away from the spot just in time as a tree uprooted and fell there.
12:02 May 18
'Severe' cyclonic storm Tauktae to weaken in next three hours: IMD
Severe cyclonic storm Tauktae that is hovering over Saurashtra in Gujarat would move north-northeastwards and weaken gradually into a cyclonic storm during next three hours, informed the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday.
"Severe cyclonic storm 'Tauktae' lay centered at 08:30 hrs IST of May 18 over Saurashtra, about 130 kilometers south-southwest of Surendranagar and 10 kilometers east of Amreli. It would move north-northeastwards and weaken gradually into a cyclonic storm during the next three hours," IMD tweeted.
12:00 May 18
A report from Gujarat's Ahmedabad.
A report from Gujarat's Ahmedabad.
11:52 May 18
Ranvijay Singh Kumar DY Commandant, NDRF, briefing about the cyclone
Three people have lost their lives due to Tauktae Cyclone. Around 40,000 trees have fallen and 16,500 huts affected in the state: Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani
11:45 May 18
The state emergency operation centre (SEOC) of Gujarat has informed us and confirmed that there have been no deaths at all: NDRF Chief SN Pradhan on Cyclone Tauktae.
10:51 May 18
Trees uprooted due to strong winds and heavy rains in Mumbai
10:50 May 18
Visuals from Gujarat's Bhavnagar
10:50 May 18
High tidal waves are seen in the Arabian sea near Mumbai; visuals from Gateway of India.
High tidal waves are seen in the Arabian sea near Mumbai; visuals from Gateway of India.
10:35 May 18
Six Army team activated for rescue, relief operations in Diu
The Indian Army on Tuesday said that six rescue and relief teams have been activated for rescue and relief operations in Diu in the wake of Cyclone Tauktae. Six additional Army teams have also been staged forward to Junagarh to deal with aftereffects of the cyclone at other cyclone-hit places like Botad, Amreli and Bhavnagar. "These teams had travelled for 12 hours, braving cyclonic high-speed winds and rains to reach Diu," the Indian Army said.
10:35 May 18
INS Talwar is proceeding to render assistance to another oil rig Sagar Bhushan with 101 personnel onboard and an accommodation barge SS-3 with 196 personnel onboard, both of which are adrift and presently located about 50 nautical miles south-east of Pipavav Port: Indian Navy
10:31 May 18
At least 146 personnel rescued so far from the barge P305 which is sunk on site. Aerial search commenced at first light with Indian Navy P8I on task: Defence PRO
10:31 May 18
Severe cyclonic storm Tauktae lay centred at 0830 hours about 210 km southwest of Ahmedabad, 130 km south-southwest of Surendranagar, Gujarat to weaken gradually into a cyclonic storm during next 3 hours: India Meteorological Department (IMD)
10:17 May 18
Amit Shah speaks to Chief Ministers of cyclone-affected States
Amit Shah speaks to Chief Ministers of cyclone-affected States
Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Chief Ministers of cyclone-affected States-Rajasthan, Maharashtra & Gujarat & Administrators of Union Territory Dadra And Nagar Haveli to take an update about the situation & about any help they required from Centre
10:16 May 18
Six Army rescue & relief teams activated for rescue and relief operations in Diu
Six Army rescue & relief teams activated for rescue and relief operations in Diu. Six additional Army teams have been staged forward to Junagarh to deal with aftereffects of cyclone at other cyclone-hit places like Botad, Amreli & Bhavnagar: Indian Army
09:23 May 18
ONGC: Measures to mitigate impact of cyclone Tauktae underway
The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) on Tuesday said that "all possible measures in coordination with ODAG (Offshore Defence Advisory Group) and MRCC Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre)" are being taken to ensure the safety of personnel and vessels in the aftermath of cyclone Tauktae.
After Tauktae hit the Arabian Sea off the coast of Mumbai in the early hours of Monday where ONGC's major production installations and drilling rigs are located many unfortunate incidences have occurred involving three construction barges of M/s Afcons working on a project of ONGC in Western Offshore fields in the Arabian Sea and one drilling rig of ONGC deployed for exploration purpose.
09:22 May 18
Strong wind and rain continue in Gujarat's Navasari
Strong wind and rain continue in Gujarat's Navasari.
08:37 May 18
Strong wind and rain continue in Gujarat's Amreli and Porbandar
Strong wind and rain continue in Gujarat's Amreli and Porbandar.
08:08 May 18
Light to moderate intensity rain would occur over isolated places in parts and adjoining areas of UP, Haryana and Rajasthan during the next 2 hours: IMD
07:21 May 18
Cyclone Tauktae weakens after landfall in Gujarat
The India Meteorological Department on Tuesday said that the eye of cyclonic storm Tauktae, which had hit the Gujarat coast in Saurashtra has ended and the eye of Cyclone Tauktae is disorganizing.
As the Indian Navy and NDRF continue to remain vigilant and carry out rescue operations along the Western coast, the IMD tweeted, "The VSCS 'TAUKTAE' lay centred at 0430 HRS IST of 18TH MAY 2021 over SAURASHTRA, near LAT. 21.40°N AND LONG. 71.20°E, about 85 KM north-northeast of Diu and 20 KM south of AMRELI. The cyclone continues to show weakening trend. Eye is disorganising, wall cloud is weakening."
Following the effects of the cyclone, many parts of Northern India including Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan will witness rainfall.
07:06 May 18
Latest visuals from Gujarat's Jamnagar
The very severe cyclonic storm Tauktae moved north-northeast wards with a speed of 11 kmph during past 06 hours: IMD
07:06 May 18
Search & rescue operation Barge P305 continued through the night by INS Kochi & INS Kolkata. Offshore support vessel Energy Star and Great Ship Ahalya have joined the effort. A total of 132 personnel rescued in extremely challenging circumstances: Spokesperson, Indian Navy
06:57 May 18
Cyclone Tauktae's landfall process near Diu to continue for next 2 hours: IMD
Cyclone Tauktae's landfall process near east-northeast of Diu will continue for the next 2 hours, as per the India Meteorological Department on late Monday evening. In a tweet, the IMD informed, "Cyclone Tauktae update: At 2230 IST- Centre of the cyclone now lies overland about 20 kms East-northeast of Diu. The landfall process will continue for the next 2 hours."
06:54 May 18
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#CycloneTauktae#Update on Search & Rescue Ops Barge 'P305'.
— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) May 17, 2021 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
60 persons rescued so far, incl 18 by offshore support vessel Energy Star in extremely challenging sea conditions.
Search & Rescue operations will continue through the night.@SpokespersonMoD @DefenceMinIndia
">#CycloneTauktae#Update on Search & Rescue Ops Barge 'P305'.
— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) May 17, 2021
60 persons rescued so far, incl 18 by offshore support vessel Energy Star in extremely challenging sea conditions.
Search & Rescue operations will continue through the night.@SpokespersonMoD @DefenceMinIndia#CycloneTauktae#Update on Search & Rescue Ops Barge 'P305'.
— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) May 17, 2021
60 persons rescued so far, incl 18 by offshore support vessel Energy Star in extremely challenging sea conditions.
Search & Rescue operations will continue through the night.@SpokespersonMoD @DefenceMinIndia
Indian Coast Guard rescues 15 fishermen off Goa coast
The Indian Coast Guard Ship Samarth responded to a distress call and rescued 15 crew from a fishing boat named Milad, off Goa coast on Monday late night as a very severe cyclonic storm Tauktae with winds gusting up to 185 km per hour began making landfall on Gujarat's Saurashtra coast near Diu. "Indian Coast Guard Ship Samarth rescued 15 fishermen off Goa coast and towed the boat Milad to safety. Another Coast Guard Ship Samrat sailed out from Mumbai to attend to a distress call from a vessel off Mumbai with 137 personnel onboard", informed the ICG in a tweet.
06:53 May 18
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#CycloneTauktae#Update on Search & Rescue Ops Barge 'P305'.
— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) May 17, 2021 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
60 persons rescued so far, incl 18 by offshore support vessel Energy Star in extremely challenging sea conditions.
Search & Rescue operations will continue through the night.@SpokespersonMoD @DefenceMinIndia
">#CycloneTauktae#Update on Search & Rescue Ops Barge 'P305'.
— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) May 17, 2021
60 persons rescued so far, incl 18 by offshore support vessel Energy Star in extremely challenging sea conditions.
Search & Rescue operations will continue through the night.@SpokespersonMoD @DefenceMinIndia#CycloneTauktae#Update on Search & Rescue Ops Barge 'P305'.
— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) May 17, 2021
60 persons rescued so far, incl 18 by offshore support vessel Energy Star in extremely challenging sea conditions.
Search & Rescue operations will continue through the night.@SpokespersonMoD @DefenceMinIndia
Two Barges with 410 personnel on board adrift off Mumbai Coast: Navy rescues 60 people, rescue operation on
The Indian Navy on Monday night rescued 60 people out of over 400 onboard two barges off the Mumbai coast in challenging sea conditions as cyclonic storm 'Tauktae' brushed past the western coast. Two barges with 410 persons onboard have gone adrift off the Mumbai coast as the cyclonic storm 'Tauktae' over the Arabian Sea intensified into a very severe cyclonic storm on Monday.
A total of 60 persons from Barge P305 have been rescued till 2300h on May 17, 42 by INS Kochi and 18 by offshore support vessel Energy Star in extremely challenging sea conditions.
06:38 May 18
Cyclone Tauktae LIVE updates
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— RWFC New Delhi (@RWFC_ND) May 18, 2021
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New Delhi: As Cyclone Tauktae continues to impact several states on the Western Coast including Gujarat, damaging structures, electricity lines, and uprooting trees, the India Meteorological Department on Tuesday informed that the cyclone is continuing to show a weakening trend. "Extremely severe" Cyclone Tauktae unleashed devastating winds that reached speeds up to 190 kilometres per hour as the storm made landfall in Gujarat, damaging structures, electricity lines, and uprooting trees.
In a tweet by the meteorological department, it read, "The Cyclone continues to show weakening trend. The eye is disorganising, wall cloud is weakening." "The very Severe Cyclonic storm 'Tauktae' lay centred at 0230 HRS IST of 18TH MAY 2021 over SAURASHTRA, near LAT. 21.05°N AND LONG. 71.15°E, about 75 KM north-northeast of Diu and 30 KM south of AMRELI", tweets IMD.
"Very Severe Cyclonic Storm 'Tauktae' moved northwards with a speed of 15 KMPH during past 06 hours", read another tweet by the department.
Following this, several places near Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan are likely to witness rainfall in the next couple of hours. Hodal, Aurangabad, Meham, Bhiwani, Loharu, Bawal (Haryana), Bayana, Mehndipur, Mahwa, Dausa, Kotputli, Lachmanngarh, Rajgarh, Alwar, Nagaur, Nadbai (Rajasthan) and adjoining areas during the next 2 hours. "18/05/2021: 03:35 IST; Light to moderate intensity rain would occur over isolated places of Firozabad, Hathras, Narora, Raya, Iglas, Aligarh, Atrauli, Kashganj, Mathura, Sahaswan, Etah, Nandgaon, Barsana, Jahangirabad, Khurja, Pahasu,Tundla, Agra, Jattari, Sikandra Rao, Jajau (U.P)", informed the meteorological department.
In view of Cyclone Taukate, Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani last night held a meeting with officials of the coastal districts of Valsad and Gir Somnath at the State Control Room in Gandhinagar.
Patients from a COVID care centre in Gujarat's Vadodara were shifted to hospitals, yesterday. Nodal Officer Sheetal Mistry said, "In view of IMD's warning for Cyclone Tauktae, we are shifting COVID-19 patients from various facilities to hospitals."
Also, the road between Gujarat's Somnath district and the Union Territory of Diu (Daman & Diu) which was blocked due to fallen trees, has been cleared by the Army personnel for movement of vehicles. NDRF team too cleared the road of fallen trees and branches in Dahisar area of Mumbai. 'Extremely' Severe Cyclonic Storm, Tauktae is now weakening into a 'Very' severe cyclonic storm, as per the India Meteorological Department on Tuesday.
A powerful cyclone has battered the country's west coast and made landfall in Gujarat on Monday night and the process is likely to continue for three hours, confirmed the India Meteorological Department (IMD) as authorities evacuated thousands of people. Goa Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant on Monday spoke to Union Home Minister Amit Shah regarding the impact and devastation caused by the Tauktae cyclone in the state.
(ANI)
14:39 May 18
As many as 11 people died and over 12000 houses have been damaged in Maharashtra due to cyclone Tauktae
13:10 May 18
Cyclone Tauktae: 177 people rescued from barge P305
At least 177 personnel have been rescued so far from the barge P305 which sunk after Cyclone Tauktae hit the Arabian Sea off the coast of Mumbai on Monday, the Defence Public Relations Officer (PRO) said on Tuesday. It also said that the aerial search commenced at first light with Indian Navy P8I on task. Several of the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)'s major production installations and drilling rigs are located in the area that felt the brunt of the cyclone.
13:09 May 18
Ground report from Mumbai
13:09 May 18
Ground report from Mumbai
13:06 May 18
Cyclone Tauktae: 3 dead in Gujarat; CM Rupani holds meeting to review situation
At least three people have lost their lives due to Cyclone Tauktae, said Chief Minister Vijay Rupani on Tuesday. Rupani held a high-level review meeting on cyclone situation and rainfall conditions in the state, especially in the 14 coastal districts. "Three people have lost their lives due to cyclone Tauktae. Around 40,000 trees have fallen and 16,500 huts have affected in the state due to the cyclone," said the Chief Minister.
13:02 May 18
A wall near Gateway of India collapsed today.
13:01 May 18
A woman had a narrow escape when she managed to move away from the spot just in time as a tree uprooted and fell there.
12:02 May 18
'Severe' cyclonic storm Tauktae to weaken in next three hours: IMD
Severe cyclonic storm Tauktae that is hovering over Saurashtra in Gujarat would move north-northeastwards and weaken gradually into a cyclonic storm during next three hours, informed the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday.
"Severe cyclonic storm 'Tauktae' lay centered at 08:30 hrs IST of May 18 over Saurashtra, about 130 kilometers south-southwest of Surendranagar and 10 kilometers east of Amreli. It would move north-northeastwards and weaken gradually into a cyclonic storm during the next three hours," IMD tweeted.
12:00 May 18
A report from Gujarat's Ahmedabad.
A report from Gujarat's Ahmedabad.
11:52 May 18
Ranvijay Singh Kumar DY Commandant, NDRF, briefing about the cyclone
Three people have lost their lives due to Tauktae Cyclone. Around 40,000 trees have fallen and 16,500 huts affected in the state: Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani
11:45 May 18
The state emergency operation centre (SEOC) of Gujarat has informed us and confirmed that there have been no deaths at all: NDRF Chief SN Pradhan on Cyclone Tauktae.
10:51 May 18
Trees uprooted due to strong winds and heavy rains in Mumbai
10:50 May 18
Visuals from Gujarat's Bhavnagar
10:50 May 18
High tidal waves are seen in the Arabian sea near Mumbai; visuals from Gateway of India.
High tidal waves are seen in the Arabian sea near Mumbai; visuals from Gateway of India.
10:35 May 18
Six Army team activated for rescue, relief operations in Diu
The Indian Army on Tuesday said that six rescue and relief teams have been activated for rescue and relief operations in Diu in the wake of Cyclone Tauktae. Six additional Army teams have also been staged forward to Junagarh to deal with aftereffects of the cyclone at other cyclone-hit places like Botad, Amreli and Bhavnagar. "These teams had travelled for 12 hours, braving cyclonic high-speed winds and rains to reach Diu," the Indian Army said.
10:35 May 18
INS Talwar is proceeding to render assistance to another oil rig Sagar Bhushan with 101 personnel onboard and an accommodation barge SS-3 with 196 personnel onboard, both of which are adrift and presently located about 50 nautical miles south-east of Pipavav Port: Indian Navy
10:31 May 18
At least 146 personnel rescued so far from the barge P305 which is sunk on site. Aerial search commenced at first light with Indian Navy P8I on task: Defence PRO
10:31 May 18
Severe cyclonic storm Tauktae lay centred at 0830 hours about 210 km southwest of Ahmedabad, 130 km south-southwest of Surendranagar, Gujarat to weaken gradually into a cyclonic storm during next 3 hours: India Meteorological Department (IMD)
10:17 May 18
Amit Shah speaks to Chief Ministers of cyclone-affected States
Amit Shah speaks to Chief Ministers of cyclone-affected States
Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Chief Ministers of cyclone-affected States-Rajasthan, Maharashtra & Gujarat & Administrators of Union Territory Dadra And Nagar Haveli to take an update about the situation & about any help they required from Centre
10:16 May 18
Six Army rescue & relief teams activated for rescue and relief operations in Diu
Six Army rescue & relief teams activated for rescue and relief operations in Diu. Six additional Army teams have been staged forward to Junagarh to deal with aftereffects of cyclone at other cyclone-hit places like Botad, Amreli & Bhavnagar: Indian Army
09:23 May 18
ONGC: Measures to mitigate impact of cyclone Tauktae underway
The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) on Tuesday said that "all possible measures in coordination with ODAG (Offshore Defence Advisory Group) and MRCC Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre)" are being taken to ensure the safety of personnel and vessels in the aftermath of cyclone Tauktae.
After Tauktae hit the Arabian Sea off the coast of Mumbai in the early hours of Monday where ONGC's major production installations and drilling rigs are located many unfortunate incidences have occurred involving three construction barges of M/s Afcons working on a project of ONGC in Western Offshore fields in the Arabian Sea and one drilling rig of ONGC deployed for exploration purpose.
09:22 May 18
Strong wind and rain continue in Gujarat's Navasari
Strong wind and rain continue in Gujarat's Navasari.
08:37 May 18
Strong wind and rain continue in Gujarat's Amreli and Porbandar
Strong wind and rain continue in Gujarat's Amreli and Porbandar.
08:08 May 18
Light to moderate intensity rain would occur over isolated places in parts and adjoining areas of UP, Haryana and Rajasthan during the next 2 hours: IMD
07:21 May 18
Cyclone Tauktae weakens after landfall in Gujarat
The India Meteorological Department on Tuesday said that the eye of cyclonic storm Tauktae, which had hit the Gujarat coast in Saurashtra has ended and the eye of Cyclone Tauktae is disorganizing.
As the Indian Navy and NDRF continue to remain vigilant and carry out rescue operations along the Western coast, the IMD tweeted, "The VSCS 'TAUKTAE' lay centred at 0430 HRS IST of 18TH MAY 2021 over SAURASHTRA, near LAT. 21.40°N AND LONG. 71.20°E, about 85 KM north-northeast of Diu and 20 KM south of AMRELI. The cyclone continues to show weakening trend. Eye is disorganising, wall cloud is weakening."
Following the effects of the cyclone, many parts of Northern India including Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan will witness rainfall.
07:06 May 18
Latest visuals from Gujarat's Jamnagar
The very severe cyclonic storm Tauktae moved north-northeast wards with a speed of 11 kmph during past 06 hours: IMD
07:06 May 18
Search & rescue operation Barge P305 continued through the night by INS Kochi & INS Kolkata. Offshore support vessel Energy Star and Great Ship Ahalya have joined the effort. A total of 132 personnel rescued in extremely challenging circumstances: Spokesperson, Indian Navy
06:57 May 18
Cyclone Tauktae's landfall process near Diu to continue for next 2 hours: IMD
Cyclone Tauktae's landfall process near east-northeast of Diu will continue for the next 2 hours, as per the India Meteorological Department on late Monday evening. In a tweet, the IMD informed, "Cyclone Tauktae update: At 2230 IST- Centre of the cyclone now lies overland about 20 kms East-northeast of Diu. The landfall process will continue for the next 2 hours."
06:54 May 18
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#CycloneTauktae#Update on Search & Rescue Ops Barge 'P305'.
— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) May 17, 2021 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
60 persons rescued so far, incl 18 by offshore support vessel Energy Star in extremely challenging sea conditions.
Search & Rescue operations will continue through the night.@SpokespersonMoD @DefenceMinIndia
">#CycloneTauktae#Update on Search & Rescue Ops Barge 'P305'.
— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) May 17, 2021
60 persons rescued so far, incl 18 by offshore support vessel Energy Star in extremely challenging sea conditions.
Search & Rescue operations will continue through the night.@SpokespersonMoD @DefenceMinIndia#CycloneTauktae#Update on Search & Rescue Ops Barge 'P305'.
— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) May 17, 2021
60 persons rescued so far, incl 18 by offshore support vessel Energy Star in extremely challenging sea conditions.
Search & Rescue operations will continue through the night.@SpokespersonMoD @DefenceMinIndia
Indian Coast Guard rescues 15 fishermen off Goa coast
The Indian Coast Guard Ship Samarth responded to a distress call and rescued 15 crew from a fishing boat named Milad, off Goa coast on Monday late night as a very severe cyclonic storm Tauktae with winds gusting up to 185 km per hour began making landfall on Gujarat's Saurashtra coast near Diu. "Indian Coast Guard Ship Samarth rescued 15 fishermen off Goa coast and towed the boat Milad to safety. Another Coast Guard Ship Samrat sailed out from Mumbai to attend to a distress call from a vessel off Mumbai with 137 personnel onboard", informed the ICG in a tweet.
06:53 May 18
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#CycloneTauktae#Update on Search & Rescue Ops Barge 'P305'.
— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) May 17, 2021 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
60 persons rescued so far, incl 18 by offshore support vessel Energy Star in extremely challenging sea conditions.
Search & Rescue operations will continue through the night.@SpokespersonMoD @DefenceMinIndia
">#CycloneTauktae#Update on Search & Rescue Ops Barge 'P305'.
— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) May 17, 2021
60 persons rescued so far, incl 18 by offshore support vessel Energy Star in extremely challenging sea conditions.
Search & Rescue operations will continue through the night.@SpokespersonMoD @DefenceMinIndia#CycloneTauktae#Update on Search & Rescue Ops Barge 'P305'.
— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) May 17, 2021
60 persons rescued so far, incl 18 by offshore support vessel Energy Star in extremely challenging sea conditions.
Search & Rescue operations will continue through the night.@SpokespersonMoD @DefenceMinIndia
Two Barges with 410 personnel on board adrift off Mumbai Coast: Navy rescues 60 people, rescue operation on
The Indian Navy on Monday night rescued 60 people out of over 400 onboard two barges off the Mumbai coast in challenging sea conditions as cyclonic storm 'Tauktae' brushed past the western coast. Two barges with 410 persons onboard have gone adrift off the Mumbai coast as the cyclonic storm 'Tauktae' over the Arabian Sea intensified into a very severe cyclonic storm on Monday.
A total of 60 persons from Barge P305 have been rescued till 2300h on May 17, 42 by INS Kochi and 18 by offshore support vessel Energy Star in extremely challenging sea conditions.
06:38 May 18
Cyclone Tauktae LIVE updates
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— RWFC New Delhi (@RWFC_ND) May 18, 2021
">— RWFC New Delhi (@RWFC_ND) May 18, 2021
New Delhi: As Cyclone Tauktae continues to impact several states on the Western Coast including Gujarat, damaging structures, electricity lines, and uprooting trees, the India Meteorological Department on Tuesday informed that the cyclone is continuing to show a weakening trend. "Extremely severe" Cyclone Tauktae unleashed devastating winds that reached speeds up to 190 kilometres per hour as the storm made landfall in Gujarat, damaging structures, electricity lines, and uprooting trees.
In a tweet by the meteorological department, it read, "The Cyclone continues to show weakening trend. The eye is disorganising, wall cloud is weakening." "The very Severe Cyclonic storm 'Tauktae' lay centred at 0230 HRS IST of 18TH MAY 2021 over SAURASHTRA, near LAT. 21.05°N AND LONG. 71.15°E, about 75 KM north-northeast of Diu and 30 KM south of AMRELI", tweets IMD.
"Very Severe Cyclonic Storm 'Tauktae' moved northwards with a speed of 15 KMPH during past 06 hours", read another tweet by the department.
Following this, several places near Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan are likely to witness rainfall in the next couple of hours. Hodal, Aurangabad, Meham, Bhiwani, Loharu, Bawal (Haryana), Bayana, Mehndipur, Mahwa, Dausa, Kotputli, Lachmanngarh, Rajgarh, Alwar, Nagaur, Nadbai (Rajasthan) and adjoining areas during the next 2 hours. "18/05/2021: 03:35 IST; Light to moderate intensity rain would occur over isolated places of Firozabad, Hathras, Narora, Raya, Iglas, Aligarh, Atrauli, Kashganj, Mathura, Sahaswan, Etah, Nandgaon, Barsana, Jahangirabad, Khurja, Pahasu,Tundla, Agra, Jattari, Sikandra Rao, Jajau (U.P)", informed the meteorological department.
In view of Cyclone Taukate, Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani last night held a meeting with officials of the coastal districts of Valsad and Gir Somnath at the State Control Room in Gandhinagar.
Patients from a COVID care centre in Gujarat's Vadodara were shifted to hospitals, yesterday. Nodal Officer Sheetal Mistry said, "In view of IMD's warning for Cyclone Tauktae, we are shifting COVID-19 patients from various facilities to hospitals."
Also, the road between Gujarat's Somnath district and the Union Territory of Diu (Daman & Diu) which was blocked due to fallen trees, has been cleared by the Army personnel for movement of vehicles. NDRF team too cleared the road of fallen trees and branches in Dahisar area of Mumbai. 'Extremely' Severe Cyclonic Storm, Tauktae is now weakening into a 'Very' severe cyclonic storm, as per the India Meteorological Department on Tuesday.
A powerful cyclone has battered the country's west coast and made landfall in Gujarat on Monday night and the process is likely to continue for three hours, confirmed the India Meteorological Department (IMD) as authorities evacuated thousands of people. Goa Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant on Monday spoke to Union Home Minister Amit Shah regarding the impact and devastation caused by the Tauktae cyclone in the state.
(ANI)
Last Updated : May 18, 2021, 2:49 PM IST
