22:25 May 16
Shah talks to Goa CM; reviews preparations
Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday spoke to Goa chief minister Pramod Sawant and took stock of the cyclone Tauktae situation the coastal state, officials said.
Shah took stock of the situation, availability of resources and deployment of central and state government agencies, they said.
21:31 May 16
Low-lying areas waterlogged in parts of Kerala
Alappuzha (Kerala): Cyclone Tauktae wreaked havoc in coastal Kerala. Low-lying areas of Alappuzha were heavily waterlogged. The rain continues in the state due to the cyclonic storm.
IMD predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places on May 16-17.
21:31 May 16
'Over 100 NDRF teams deployed in affected states,' says DG
New Delhi: More than 100 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams have been deployed in 5-6 states to mitigate effects of Cyclone Tauktae, informed NDRF Director General SN Pradhan on May 16. "More than 100 teams of NDRF have been deployed in 5-6 states. During a meeting with CMs of Gujarat and Maharashtra, the home minister said that our aim should be zero casualties and we're focusing on that. Maybe, we need to evacuate lakhs of people in Gujarat," Pradhan said.
20:48 May 16
1 killed, 71 houses damaged in Uttara Kannada
One person was killed and over 70 houses got damaged in Uttara Kannada district due to cyclone Tauktae on Sunday, informed the Karnataka Government.
20:41 May 16
Light rains, gusty winds in parts of MP
Bhopal: Parts of Madhya Pradesh received light showers on Sunday evening as a result of the cyclonic storm that is raging far off in the Arabian sea, which also brought gusty winds at some places in the state, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
20:39 May 16
Very heavy rainfall expected in coastal Gujarat on May 17-18
Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected to occur in coastal areas of Gujarat on May 17 and May 18 due to Cyclone Tauktae, informed India Meteorological Department (IMD) Director-General Dr Mrutyunjay Mohapatra on May 16. "Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected to occur in coastal areas of Gujarat on May 17 and May 18. Extremely heavy rainfall is also expected at some places. At the time of landfall, winds speed is expected to be 155-165 kmph gusting to 145 kmph," Dr Mohapatra said.
20:38 May 16
'Gujarat is fully prepared', says State's Energy Minister
Rajkot (Gujarat): Gujarat government is fully prepared to tackle Cyclone Tauktae assured state Energy Minister Saurabh Patel on May 16.
"We are fully prepared. In all 12 districts of Saurashtra which are likely to be affected by Cyclone Tauktae, special arrangements have been made in COVID hospitals from materials to manpower. Dual power supply arrangement has been done," said Gujarat Energy minister.
20:16 May 16
Another tug vessel in distress off Mangaluru coast
In less than 24 hours after a tug boat mishap off Mangaluru coast on Saturday leaving two dead, three missings of the 8-member-crew, another tug vessel with her nine-member crew ran into rocks off Kaup coast in Karnataka on Sunday.
19:46 May 16
Indian Coast Guard warns fishermen in Gujarat
In the wake of cyclone Tauktae, Indian Coast Guard in Gujarat warned fishermen and other locals not to proceed to sea and also to return to the nearest harbour. IMD has issued a warning for people living near coastal areas.
19:44 May 16
Mandaviya reviews preparedness of ports along western coast
New Delhi: With Cyclone Tauktae fast approaching the Gujarat coast, Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday reviewed the preparedness of ports and maritime boards of all states along India's western coast.
19:35 May 16
1.5 lakh people being shifted in Guj; health staff to be on standby
Ahmedabad: An estimated 1.5 lakh people are being shifted from low-lying coastal areas in Gujarat while 54 teams of the NDRF and SDRF remained deployed on Sunday in view of the IMD's warning that the very severe cyclonic storm Tauktae will reach the state coast on Monday evening and cross it on early Tuesday morning.
17:04 May 16
Very heavy rains likely in parts of Konkan, Mumbai
Mumbai: The very severe cyclonic storm Tauktae could cause heavy to very heavy rains at isolated places in north Konkan, Mumbai, Thane and Palghar in Maharashtra on May 17, the IMD said on Sunday.
17:02 May 16
Several trees uprooted in Panaji
Panaji (Goa): Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds lashed Goa on May 16 leaving trees uprooted in Panaji due to cyclone Tauktae.
Normal life has been hit in the coastal region. Disaster relief teams deployed at the different sites that are most likely to be affected.
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant informed that at least two people have lost lives, while more than 500 trees were uprooted and around 200 houses were destroyed.
"Two deaths have been reported in Goa. More than 500 trees have fallen. Around 100 major houses and 100 minor houses were damaged. Roads are blocked. The power supply is disrupted," CM said.
16:44 May 16
No COVID-19 vaccination drive in Mumbai on Monday too
Mumbai: The Mumbai civic body on Sunday decided to keep its COVID-19 vaccination drive suspended for the third day on May 17 in view of the cyclone, municipal commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal said.
The vaccination programme will resumed on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Chahal said.
16:03 May 16
NCMC directs states to ensure proper running of COVID centres
New Delhi: The National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) headed by Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba met on Sunday, where the top bureaucrat of the country directed agencies to ensure "uninterrupted" functioning of the COVID hospitals in the states affected by the impending Cyclone Tauktae and secure "zero loss" of lives.
15:31 May 16
Cabinet Secy stresses on evacuation of people
New Delhi: Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba on Sunday stressed on the need to take all measures to evacuate people in the areas affected by the cyclonic storm 'Tauktae' in the Arabian Sea so as to ensure zero loss of life and damage.
While reviewing the situation arising out of the cyclone during National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC), Gauba directed to ensure all preparatory arrangements to restore power, telecom and other important services.
15:14 May 16
15 fishermen who went to sea from Kozhikode missing
At least 15 fishermen who ventured into the sea on May 5 from Beypore port in Kozhikode are missing. All of them are natives of Tamil Nadu.
15:10 May 16
All flights to and from Goa cancelled today: Goa airport officials
Panaji: Owing to the possibility of intensification of the cyclonic storm Tauktae, all airlines have cancelled their flight operations to and from Goa on Sunday.
The official Twitter handle of Airports Authority of India, Goa International Airport tweeted, "Considering prevalent weather conditions in, around, en route Goa due to very severe cyclonic storm "Tauktae", all airlines have cancelled their flight operations to and from Goa for today".
15:07 May 16
Nadda speaks to BJP leaders over measures to help people
BJP president J P Nadda on Sunday interacted with party leaders from coastal states which are likely to be affected by cyclone Tauktae, and said that saffron organisation members will provide all possible help to people.
15:01 May 16
ICG says all but 19 fishing boats have returned to ports in Maharashtra, Gujarat
With Cyclone Tauktae fast approaching the Gujarat coast, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on Sunday said that all fishing boats, except 18 in Maharashtra and one in Gujarat, have reached their harbours or taken shelter at nearby ports.
13:10 May 16
Maharashtra's Raigad is lashed by heavy showers at a few places.
13:04 May 16
Cyclone Tauktae over the east-central Arabian Sea intensified into a very severe cyclonic storm and is about 100 km from the coastline.
13:04 May 16
Four dead, 73 villages affected across six districts in Karnataka
At least four people lost their lives and 73 villages across six districts in Karnataka have been affected by Cyclone Tauktae, Karnataka State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) said on Sunday. Six regions including three coastal and three Malnad districts of Karnataka received heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in the past 24 hours due to the effect of Cyclone Tauktae.
12:18 May 16
Amit Shah reviews preparedness with CMs of Maharashtra, Gujarat and Daman-Diu administrator
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday chaired a review meeting with the Chief Ministers of Gujarat, Maharashtra and Administrator of Daman and Diu and Dadra Nagar Haveli to assess the preparedness of States and Central ministries to deal with the situation arising out of Cyclone Tauktae.
12:17 May 16
Severe flood situation likely in parts of Kerala, Tamil Nadu
With Cyclone Tauktae likely to intensify further, Central Water Commission on Sunday stated that a severe flood situation is likely in parts of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Central Water Commission tweeted, "Orange Bulletin No 4 issued by #CWC #NewDelhi for #Kerala & #Tamilnadu is appended".
"The Manimala river at Kallooppara in Pathanamthitta district of Kerala is flowing in severe situation at a level of 6.65m, 0.65 m above its danger level. While the river Kodaiyar at Thiruvarambu in Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu is flowing at a level of 12.43 m, 0.43 m above its danger level," it added.
12:16 May 16
Districts on Maharashtra's Konkan coast asked to review preparedness
Maharashtra Relief and Rehabilitation Minister Vijay Wadettiwar on Sunday informed that Chief Minister Uddahv Thackeray has taken stock of the matter and has been briefed about rehabilitation work. "Districts near the Konkan coast have been asked to prepare for the cyclone. The Chief Minister has taken stock of the matter. I've informed him about the rehabilitation work. We have given instructions for the preparation of large shelters in these areas," Wadettiwar said.
12:05 May 16
Cyclone Tauktae: TN CM reviews preparedness with officials
Tamil Nadu government has directed to take necessary precautions as Cyclone Tauktae is likely to intensify further. It has asked the authorities to summon back fishermen who are in the sea. Around 244 deep sea fishing vessels were in the sea and after the state fisheries department took the initiative, 162 had returned to the shore by Saturday night. Efforts are on to bring the rest of the fishing boats back to the shore, the Chief minister's office said. Stalin who held a review meeting with officials including district collectors and meteorology department officials has specifically stressed on the safety of fishermen from Kanniyakumari, the statement said.
11:47 May 16
Cyclone Tauktae likely to intensify in next 24 hrs
The Severe Cyclonic Storm "Tauktae" (pronounced as Tau'Te) over the east-central Arabian Sea is likely to intensify further in the next 24 hours. The cyclone is very likely to move north-northwestwards and reach Gujarat coast in the evening hours of May 17 and cross Gujarat coast between Porbandar and Mahuva (Bhavnagar district) around May 18 early morning, said the National Weather Forecasting Centre of the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
11:42 May 16
As Cyclone Tauktae continues its movement northwards while intensifying and becoming more severe, the system is set to influence the weather across Coastal Maharashtra. On Sunday, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg continue to experience heavy to very heavy falls at a few places.
11:40 May 16
One dead, six missing as tug boat capsizes in sea
One person died and six others were missing after their tug boat that was assisting a ship capsized 10 nautical miles off the coast here. Nine people were on the boat that left New Mangalore Port on Friday to carry out maintenance work at the single point mooring facility, which is located 17 km from the port. The boat was caught in the rough seas in adverse weather conditions and capsized while they were returning to the shore on Saturday, police sources said.
11:31 May 16
Strong winds, rain in Goa; power supply hit
Panaji: Gusty winds and heavy rains lashed several parts of Goa on Sunday morning due to cyclonic storm Tauktae, uprooting electric poles and affecting power supply in many parts of the coastal state, officials said. No casualty was reported so far, they said.
11:30 May 16
24 NDRF teams deployed in Gujarat
As many as 24 teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) will be deployed by today evening in Gujarat as the state braces for the impact of cyclone Tuauktae that is approaching the coastal areas of the state. According to NDRF deputy commandant Ranvijay Kumar Singh, 13 teams out of 24 were called from Punjab and Odisha.
11:07 May 16
Gujarat CM instructs Ministers to reach Bharuch, review preparedness
As Cyclone Tauktae is likely to intensify into a "very severe cyclonic storm" over the east-central Arabian Sea, Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani on Sunday instructed state ministers to reach Bharuch with immediate effect to review the preparedness of the government to tackle possible cyclone situation.
11:05 May 16
Cyclone Tauktae hit coastal parts of Goa
Cyclone Tauktae is very likely to keep moving in the north northwest direction. By late afternoon, its centre will be north-northwest of Goa. Gale winds and rainfall will continue for almost the entire day: India Meteorological Department (IMD)
11:05 May 16
Due to cyclone Tauktae, heavy to extremely heavy rainfall was observed over 6 districts, 3 coastal districts and 3 Malnad districts in the past 24 hours. So far, 4 people have lost their lives, 73 villages affected: Karnataka State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA)
09:59 May 16
In view of IMD’s warning regarding Cyclone Tauktae, Bandra Worli sea link has been closed for traffic as part of measures.
08:38 May 16
The Severe Cyclonic Storm Tauktae over the east-central Arabian Sea moved nearly northwards with a speed of about 09 kmph during the past 06 hours, intensified into a very severe cyclonic storm about 200-300 km from Goa coast. The IMD has also predicted light to moderate rainfall at many places in Maharashtra with heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places.
08:32 May 16
IMD issues orange alerts for Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg
Considering the aftermath of cyclone ‘Tauktae’, the Indian Meteorological Department's Regional Observatory at Colaba has issued Orange Alerts for Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts on May 16. Heavy to very heavy rains are expected in many places in the district during this period. Therefore, the administration has appealed to the citizens to take precaution. It has been raining in some parts of the Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts since Friday evening.
08:29 May 16
Konkan and Mumbai coast prepares to fight cyclonic storm
The low-pressure belt formed in the Arabian Sea has turned into a cyclone. This cyclonic storm is expected to move from the Konkan coast towards Gujarat on Sunday. An Orange Alert has been issued in the coastal areas of Konkan due to this cyclone. The effect of this is being sensed in the coastal areas of Mumbai, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg. It has been cloudy weather in Konkan since today morning.
07:09 May 16
Cyclone Tauktae intensified into a VSCS, lay centred at 2:30 am today about 150 km southwest of Panjim-Goa, 490 km south of Mumbai, 730 km SSWest of Veraval (Gujarat), to cross Gujarat coast between Porbandar & Mahuva (Bhavnagar district) around May 18 early morning: IMD
06:53 May 16
Railway cancels some trains in view of cyclone warning
Indian Railways has cancelled or short terminated some trains in view of warning concerning cyclonic storm 'Tauktae'. A press statement issued by Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railways Sumit Thakur said that due to the cyclone warning in coastal Gujarat region on May 17 and 18, some trains will be cancelled/short terminated.
06:52 May 16
Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai to shift Covid patients to safe places
Concerned over Cyclone Tauktae which is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm, the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai will shift over 500 Covid-19 patients to other safe places.
"Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai says it will transfer 580 COVID patients from jumbo centres to other hospitals in safe places as a precautionary measure tonight, in view of Cyclone Tauktae," official notice by the corporation informed.
06:15 May 16
Cyclone Tauktae to intensify into severe cyclonic storm
New Delhi: Cyclone Tauktae is likely to intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm and will cross the Gujarat coast Tuesday morning, the Indian Meteorological Department said on Sunday.
In a tweet it read, "The CS Tauktae lay centred at 2330 IST of 15th May over the Arabian Sea about 170 km southwest of Panjim-Goa, 520 km south of Mumbai. It is very likely to intensify into a VSCS, cross Gujarat coast between Porbandar and Mahuva (Bhavnagar district) around 18th May early morning."
The IMD has also issued a warning to fishermen. Fishing has been suspended over east-central and adjoining southeast Arabian Sea and off Kerala-Karnataka-Goa-Maharashtra coasts.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a high-level meeting on Saturday to review the preparedness of states and central agencies to deal with the situation.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has kept 16 transport aircraft and 18 helicopters on standby.
National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) officials said more than 50 teams are ready for deployment in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Gujarat and Maharashtra.
22:25 May 16
Shah talks to Goa CM; reviews preparations
Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday spoke to Goa chief minister Pramod Sawant and took stock of the cyclone Tauktae situation the coastal state, officials said.
Shah took stock of the situation, availability of resources and deployment of central and state government agencies, they said.
21:31 May 16
Low-lying areas waterlogged in parts of Kerala
Alappuzha (Kerala): Cyclone Tauktae wreaked havoc in coastal Kerala. Low-lying areas of Alappuzha were heavily waterlogged. The rain continues in the state due to the cyclonic storm.
IMD predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places on May 16-17.
21:31 May 16
'Over 100 NDRF teams deployed in affected states,' says DG
New Delhi: More than 100 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams have been deployed in 5-6 states to mitigate effects of Cyclone Tauktae, informed NDRF Director General SN Pradhan on May 16. "More than 100 teams of NDRF have been deployed in 5-6 states. During a meeting with CMs of Gujarat and Maharashtra, the home minister said that our aim should be zero casualties and we're focusing on that. Maybe, we need to evacuate lakhs of people in Gujarat," Pradhan said.
20:48 May 16
1 killed, 71 houses damaged in Uttara Kannada
One person was killed and over 70 houses got damaged in Uttara Kannada district due to cyclone Tauktae on Sunday, informed the Karnataka Government.
20:41 May 16
Light rains, gusty winds in parts of MP
Bhopal: Parts of Madhya Pradesh received light showers on Sunday evening as a result of the cyclonic storm that is raging far off in the Arabian sea, which also brought gusty winds at some places in the state, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
20:39 May 16
Very heavy rainfall expected in coastal Gujarat on May 17-18
Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected to occur in coastal areas of Gujarat on May 17 and May 18 due to Cyclone Tauktae, informed India Meteorological Department (IMD) Director-General Dr Mrutyunjay Mohapatra on May 16. "Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected to occur in coastal areas of Gujarat on May 17 and May 18. Extremely heavy rainfall is also expected at some places. At the time of landfall, winds speed is expected to be 155-165 kmph gusting to 145 kmph," Dr Mohapatra said.
20:38 May 16
'Gujarat is fully prepared', says State's Energy Minister
Rajkot (Gujarat): Gujarat government is fully prepared to tackle Cyclone Tauktae assured state Energy Minister Saurabh Patel on May 16.
"We are fully prepared. In all 12 districts of Saurashtra which are likely to be affected by Cyclone Tauktae, special arrangements have been made in COVID hospitals from materials to manpower. Dual power supply arrangement has been done," said Gujarat Energy minister.
20:16 May 16
Another tug vessel in distress off Mangaluru coast
In less than 24 hours after a tug boat mishap off Mangaluru coast on Saturday leaving two dead, three missings of the 8-member-crew, another tug vessel with her nine-member crew ran into rocks off Kaup coast in Karnataka on Sunday.
19:46 May 16
Indian Coast Guard warns fishermen in Gujarat
In the wake of cyclone Tauktae, Indian Coast Guard in Gujarat warned fishermen and other locals not to proceed to sea and also to return to the nearest harbour. IMD has issued a warning for people living near coastal areas.
19:44 May 16
Mandaviya reviews preparedness of ports along western coast
New Delhi: With Cyclone Tauktae fast approaching the Gujarat coast, Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday reviewed the preparedness of ports and maritime boards of all states along India's western coast.
19:35 May 16
1.5 lakh people being shifted in Guj; health staff to be on standby
Ahmedabad: An estimated 1.5 lakh people are being shifted from low-lying coastal areas in Gujarat while 54 teams of the NDRF and SDRF remained deployed on Sunday in view of the IMD's warning that the very severe cyclonic storm Tauktae will reach the state coast on Monday evening and cross it on early Tuesday morning.
17:04 May 16
Very heavy rains likely in parts of Konkan, Mumbai
Mumbai: The very severe cyclonic storm Tauktae could cause heavy to very heavy rains at isolated places in north Konkan, Mumbai, Thane and Palghar in Maharashtra on May 17, the IMD said on Sunday.
17:02 May 16
Several trees uprooted in Panaji
Panaji (Goa): Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds lashed Goa on May 16 leaving trees uprooted in Panaji due to cyclone Tauktae.
Normal life has been hit in the coastal region. Disaster relief teams deployed at the different sites that are most likely to be affected.
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant informed that at least two people have lost lives, while more than 500 trees were uprooted and around 200 houses were destroyed.
"Two deaths have been reported in Goa. More than 500 trees have fallen. Around 100 major houses and 100 minor houses were damaged. Roads are blocked. The power supply is disrupted," CM said.
16:44 May 16
No COVID-19 vaccination drive in Mumbai on Monday too
Mumbai: The Mumbai civic body on Sunday decided to keep its COVID-19 vaccination drive suspended for the third day on May 17 in view of the cyclone, municipal commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal said.
The vaccination programme will resumed on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Chahal said.
16:03 May 16
NCMC directs states to ensure proper running of COVID centres
New Delhi: The National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) headed by Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba met on Sunday, where the top bureaucrat of the country directed agencies to ensure "uninterrupted" functioning of the COVID hospitals in the states affected by the impending Cyclone Tauktae and secure "zero loss" of lives.
15:31 May 16
Cabinet Secy stresses on evacuation of people
New Delhi: Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba on Sunday stressed on the need to take all measures to evacuate people in the areas affected by the cyclonic storm 'Tauktae' in the Arabian Sea so as to ensure zero loss of life and damage.
While reviewing the situation arising out of the cyclone during National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC), Gauba directed to ensure all preparatory arrangements to restore power, telecom and other important services.
15:14 May 16
15 fishermen who went to sea from Kozhikode missing
At least 15 fishermen who ventured into the sea on May 5 from Beypore port in Kozhikode are missing. All of them are natives of Tamil Nadu.
15:10 May 16
All flights to and from Goa cancelled today: Goa airport officials
Panaji: Owing to the possibility of intensification of the cyclonic storm Tauktae, all airlines have cancelled their flight operations to and from Goa on Sunday.
The official Twitter handle of Airports Authority of India, Goa International Airport tweeted, "Considering prevalent weather conditions in, around, en route Goa due to very severe cyclonic storm "Tauktae", all airlines have cancelled their flight operations to and from Goa for today".
15:07 May 16
Nadda speaks to BJP leaders over measures to help people
BJP president J P Nadda on Sunday interacted with party leaders from coastal states which are likely to be affected by cyclone Tauktae, and said that saffron organisation members will provide all possible help to people.
15:01 May 16
ICG says all but 19 fishing boats have returned to ports in Maharashtra, Gujarat
With Cyclone Tauktae fast approaching the Gujarat coast, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on Sunday said that all fishing boats, except 18 in Maharashtra and one in Gujarat, have reached their harbours or taken shelter at nearby ports.
13:10 May 16
Maharashtra's Raigad is lashed by heavy showers at a few places.
13:04 May 16
Cyclone Tauktae over the east-central Arabian Sea intensified into a very severe cyclonic storm and is about 100 km from the coastline.
13:04 May 16
Four dead, 73 villages affected across six districts in Karnataka
At least four people lost their lives and 73 villages across six districts in Karnataka have been affected by Cyclone Tauktae, Karnataka State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) said on Sunday. Six regions including three coastal and three Malnad districts of Karnataka received heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in the past 24 hours due to the effect of Cyclone Tauktae.
12:18 May 16
Amit Shah reviews preparedness with CMs of Maharashtra, Gujarat and Daman-Diu administrator
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday chaired a review meeting with the Chief Ministers of Gujarat, Maharashtra and Administrator of Daman and Diu and Dadra Nagar Haveli to assess the preparedness of States and Central ministries to deal with the situation arising out of Cyclone Tauktae.
12:17 May 16
Severe flood situation likely in parts of Kerala, Tamil Nadu
With Cyclone Tauktae likely to intensify further, Central Water Commission on Sunday stated that a severe flood situation is likely in parts of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Central Water Commission tweeted, "Orange Bulletin No 4 issued by #CWC #NewDelhi for #Kerala & #Tamilnadu is appended".
"The Manimala river at Kallooppara in Pathanamthitta district of Kerala is flowing in severe situation at a level of 6.65m, 0.65 m above its danger level. While the river Kodaiyar at Thiruvarambu in Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu is flowing at a level of 12.43 m, 0.43 m above its danger level," it added.
12:16 May 16
Districts on Maharashtra's Konkan coast asked to review preparedness
Maharashtra Relief and Rehabilitation Minister Vijay Wadettiwar on Sunday informed that Chief Minister Uddahv Thackeray has taken stock of the matter and has been briefed about rehabilitation work. "Districts near the Konkan coast have been asked to prepare for the cyclone. The Chief Minister has taken stock of the matter. I've informed him about the rehabilitation work. We have given instructions for the preparation of large shelters in these areas," Wadettiwar said.
12:05 May 16
Cyclone Tauktae: TN CM reviews preparedness with officials
Tamil Nadu government has directed to take necessary precautions as Cyclone Tauktae is likely to intensify further. It has asked the authorities to summon back fishermen who are in the sea. Around 244 deep sea fishing vessels were in the sea and after the state fisheries department took the initiative, 162 had returned to the shore by Saturday night. Efforts are on to bring the rest of the fishing boats back to the shore, the Chief minister's office said. Stalin who held a review meeting with officials including district collectors and meteorology department officials has specifically stressed on the safety of fishermen from Kanniyakumari, the statement said.
11:47 May 16
Cyclone Tauktae likely to intensify in next 24 hrs
The Severe Cyclonic Storm "Tauktae" (pronounced as Tau'Te) over the east-central Arabian Sea is likely to intensify further in the next 24 hours. The cyclone is very likely to move north-northwestwards and reach Gujarat coast in the evening hours of May 17 and cross Gujarat coast between Porbandar and Mahuva (Bhavnagar district) around May 18 early morning, said the National Weather Forecasting Centre of the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
11:42 May 16
As Cyclone Tauktae continues its movement northwards while intensifying and becoming more severe, the system is set to influence the weather across Coastal Maharashtra. On Sunday, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg continue to experience heavy to very heavy falls at a few places.
11:40 May 16
One dead, six missing as tug boat capsizes in sea
One person died and six others were missing after their tug boat that was assisting a ship capsized 10 nautical miles off the coast here. Nine people were on the boat that left New Mangalore Port on Friday to carry out maintenance work at the single point mooring facility, which is located 17 km from the port. The boat was caught in the rough seas in adverse weather conditions and capsized while they were returning to the shore on Saturday, police sources said.
11:31 May 16
Strong winds, rain in Goa; power supply hit
Panaji: Gusty winds and heavy rains lashed several parts of Goa on Sunday morning due to cyclonic storm Tauktae, uprooting electric poles and affecting power supply in many parts of the coastal state, officials said. No casualty was reported so far, they said.
11:30 May 16
24 NDRF teams deployed in Gujarat
As many as 24 teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) will be deployed by today evening in Gujarat as the state braces for the impact of cyclone Tuauktae that is approaching the coastal areas of the state. According to NDRF deputy commandant Ranvijay Kumar Singh, 13 teams out of 24 were called from Punjab and Odisha.
11:07 May 16
Gujarat CM instructs Ministers to reach Bharuch, review preparedness
As Cyclone Tauktae is likely to intensify into a "very severe cyclonic storm" over the east-central Arabian Sea, Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani on Sunday instructed state ministers to reach Bharuch with immediate effect to review the preparedness of the government to tackle possible cyclone situation.
11:05 May 16
Cyclone Tauktae hit coastal parts of Goa
Cyclone Tauktae is very likely to keep moving in the north northwest direction. By late afternoon, its centre will be north-northwest of Goa. Gale winds and rainfall will continue for almost the entire day: India Meteorological Department (IMD)
11:05 May 16
Due to cyclone Tauktae, heavy to extremely heavy rainfall was observed over 6 districts, 3 coastal districts and 3 Malnad districts in the past 24 hours. So far, 4 people have lost their lives, 73 villages affected: Karnataka State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA)
09:59 May 16
In view of IMD’s warning regarding Cyclone Tauktae, Bandra Worli sea link has been closed for traffic as part of measures.
08:38 May 16
The Severe Cyclonic Storm Tauktae over the east-central Arabian Sea moved nearly northwards with a speed of about 09 kmph during the past 06 hours, intensified into a very severe cyclonic storm about 200-300 km from Goa coast. The IMD has also predicted light to moderate rainfall at many places in Maharashtra with heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places.
08:32 May 16
IMD issues orange alerts for Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg
Considering the aftermath of cyclone ‘Tauktae’, the Indian Meteorological Department's Regional Observatory at Colaba has issued Orange Alerts for Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts on May 16. Heavy to very heavy rains are expected in many places in the district during this period. Therefore, the administration has appealed to the citizens to take precaution. It has been raining in some parts of the Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts since Friday evening.
08:29 May 16
Konkan and Mumbai coast prepares to fight cyclonic storm
The low-pressure belt formed in the Arabian Sea has turned into a cyclone. This cyclonic storm is expected to move from the Konkan coast towards Gujarat on Sunday. An Orange Alert has been issued in the coastal areas of Konkan due to this cyclone. The effect of this is being sensed in the coastal areas of Mumbai, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg. It has been cloudy weather in Konkan since today morning.
07:09 May 16
Cyclone Tauktae intensified into a VSCS, lay centred at 2:30 am today about 150 km southwest of Panjim-Goa, 490 km south of Mumbai, 730 km SSWest of Veraval (Gujarat), to cross Gujarat coast between Porbandar & Mahuva (Bhavnagar district) around May 18 early morning: IMD
06:53 May 16
Railway cancels some trains in view of cyclone warning
Indian Railways has cancelled or short terminated some trains in view of warning concerning cyclonic storm 'Tauktae'. A press statement issued by Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railways Sumit Thakur said that due to the cyclone warning in coastal Gujarat region on May 17 and 18, some trains will be cancelled/short terminated.
06:52 May 16
Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai to shift Covid patients to safe places
Concerned over Cyclone Tauktae which is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm, the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai will shift over 500 Covid-19 patients to other safe places.
"Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai says it will transfer 580 COVID patients from jumbo centres to other hospitals in safe places as a precautionary measure tonight, in view of Cyclone Tauktae," official notice by the corporation informed.
06:15 May 16
Cyclone Tauktae to intensify into severe cyclonic storm
New Delhi: Cyclone Tauktae is likely to intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm and will cross the Gujarat coast Tuesday morning, the Indian Meteorological Department said on Sunday.
In a tweet it read, "The CS Tauktae lay centred at 2330 IST of 15th May over the Arabian Sea about 170 km southwest of Panjim-Goa, 520 km south of Mumbai. It is very likely to intensify into a VSCS, cross Gujarat coast between Porbandar and Mahuva (Bhavnagar district) around 18th May early morning."
The IMD has also issued a warning to fishermen. Fishing has been suspended over east-central and adjoining southeast Arabian Sea and off Kerala-Karnataka-Goa-Maharashtra coasts.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a high-level meeting on Saturday to review the preparedness of states and central agencies to deal with the situation.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has kept 16 transport aircraft and 18 helicopters on standby.
National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) officials said more than 50 teams are ready for deployment in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Gujarat and Maharashtra.
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