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Cyclone Nivar weakens into 'severe cyclonic storm' category

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Published : Nov 25, 2020, 7:29 AM IST

Updated : Nov 26, 2020, 6:48 AM IST

Cyclone Nivar
Cyclone Nivar

06:14 November 26

04:51 November 26

  • The winds r higher in northeast sector therefore the northeast sector from Puducherry has still d higher winds of 100-110 kmph. It will gradually decrease to 65-75 kmph during next 03 hours with further northwest ward movement of the system over land.

    — India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) November 25, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

Danger still not over: IMD

The IMD said that the danger is not over yet as "some part of the cyclone is still over the sea though the center is over the land".

04:12 November 26

Rainfall in Puducherry expected till 5 am: LG

Puducherry Lt Governor Kiran Bedi said in a tweet, "Wind speed high. Cyclone Landfall process continuing. Expected till 5 am. Stay safe.

The update..."

04:10 November 26

  • VERY SEVERE CYCLONIC STORM ‘NIVAR’ WEAKENED AND LAY AS A SEVERE CYCLONIC STORM WITH WIND SPEED OF 100-110 KMPH GUSTING TO 120 KMPH AT 0230 IST OF 26 NOV..

    — India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) November 25, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

Nivar weakens to severe cyclonic storm, showers to continue in Puducherry, Chennai

Very severe cyclonic storm Nivar has weakened into a severe cyclonic storm, the IMD said.

The agency went on to add that the centre of Cyclone Nivar lies over land and crossed the coast near Puducherry around 2.30 am.

The IMD has said that the very intense convection of Cyclone Nivar over Puducherry is weakening gradually. While rainfall will continue, the intensity of the rainfall will decrease, the agency added.

For Chennai, the IMD said that convective clouds and squall line are passing across Chennai in regular intervals causing intermittent showers.

02:47 November 26

Weather warning issued for Tamil Nadu
Weather warning issued for Tamil Nadu

Severe weather warning issued in Tamil Nadu 

Tamil Nadu State Disaster Management Authority has issued a severe weather warning. 

Severe thunderstorm with heavy rain likely to occur over Thiruvannamalai, Cuddalore, Kallakurichy & Viluppuram districts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry area within next 3 hrs.

01:22 November 26

Puducherry receives strong winds and heavy rainfall

 Puducherry receives strong winds and heavy rainfall

As per IMD, the landfall process is underway and the centre of the cyclone will cross the coast near Puducherry within next 2 hours with a wind speed of 120-130 kmph gusting to 145 kmph.

01:17 November 26

Heavy rains in Chennai

Heavy rains in Chennai as landfall process continues 

Chennai is currently experiencing heavy rainfall and strong winds, as the landfall process of Cyclone Nivar continues. Over one lakh people have been evacuated across Tamil Nadu and more than 1,000 people have been evacuated in Puducherry.

23:28 November 25

  • Very severe cyclonic storm Nivar now lies about 50 km east-southeast of Cuddalore, about 40 km east southeast of Puducherry.LANDFALL PROCESS CONTINUES.CENTRE OF CYCLONE TO CROSS COAST NEAR PUDUCHERRY WITHIN NEXT 3 HOURS WITH WIND SPEED OF 120-130 KMPH GUSTING TO 145 KMPH. pic.twitter.com/5SJTQexHcT

    — India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) November 25, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

Very severe cyclonic storm Nivar now lies about 50 km east-southeast of Cuddalore, about 40 km east southeast of Puducherry. Landfall process commences. Centre of Cyclone Nivar to cross the coast near Puducherry within next 3 hours: IMD

22:40 November 25

Nivar to make landfall shortly

IMD Chennai's S Balachandran said that the landfall of cyclone Nivar would start in an hour.

22:39 November 25

Sand art at Puri beach asks people not to panic

International sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created a sand art at Puri beach asking people not to panic. "#CycloneNivar :Do not panic! Have Courage ,let's be prepared to stay safe and help others . One of My SandArt at Puri beach," he tweeted.

21:34 November 25

Nivar 80 km away from Cuddalore

"Very severe cyclonic storm Nivar now lies about 80 km east-southeast of Cuddalore, about 85 km east southeast of Puducherry. Very likely cross Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts between Karaikal and Mamallapuram during mid-night of November 25 midnight," the IMD said in its latest update.

20:47 November 25

Heavy rains lashed Puducherry ahead of the scheduled landfall of Cyclone Nivar.

20:37 November 25

  • VSCS Nivar centered over SW BOB about 95 km east-southeast of cuddalore and 100 km east-southeast of https://t.co/YYUfZYe2ks cross tamilnadu and puducherry coasts b/w karaikal and mamallapuram around puducherry during mid-night of 25th. Visit https://t.co/wRl94BzRXr

    — India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) November 25, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

Cyclone Nivar to make landfall at midnight: IMD

"VSCS Nivar centered over SW BOB about 95 km east-southeast of Cuddalore and 100 km east-southeast of Puducherry. To cross Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts between Karaikal and Mamallapuram around Puducherry during mid-night of 25th," the MET department said in its latest update.

19:01 November 25

Over 1 lakh people evacuated so far: NDRF

Over 1 lakh people evacuated so far: NDRF

Ahead of cyclone Nivar's scheduled landfall, NDRF DG SN Pradhan informed that over 1,000 people have so far been evacuated across Tamil Nadu.

"Cyclone Nivar may make landfall after 2 am on November 26. Over one lakh people have been evacuated across Tamil Nadu and more than 1,000 people have been evacuated in Puducherry," Pradhan said.

18:57 November 25

Heavy rains in Chennai ahead of cyclone Nivar's scheduled landfall

18:21 November 25

Chennai airport to suspend operations from 7 pm today

Due to the threat of Cyclone Nivar, aircraft operations at Chennai Airport will remain suspended from 7 pm today to 7 am tomorrow. Similarly, the Chennai Metro will also cease operations from 7 pm today.

17:24 November 25

Tamil Nadu extends public holiday in 13 districts

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami announced the extension of the public holiday, which was declared today, till November 26 in 13 districts of the state including Chennai, Vellore, Cuddalore, Viluppuram, Nagapattinam, Thiruvarur, Chengalpattu, and Perambalore.

16:59 November 25

Southern Railways announces train diversions
Southern Railways announces train diversions

Southern Railways announces train diversions

The Southern Railways announced several train diversions in view of the scheduled landfall of cyclone Nivar.

16:05 November 25

25 NDRF teams deployed, over 37,000 evacuated

NDRF DG SN Pradhan said that 25 teams have been deployed so far across the three states in view of cylone Nivar.

"Cyclone Nivar is categorised as 'very severe'. With this perspective we are preparing for the worst. Our teams have been on the ground for the last two days. Till now 25 teams have been deployed through Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Andhra Pradesh," Pradhan said.

"More than 30,000 people have been evacuated from Tamil Nadu and 7,000 people have been evacuated from Puducherry. Central, state, and local governments are working in tandem. All efforts are being made to minimise damage," he added.

15:49 November 25

NDMA issues DOs and DON'Ts

The National Disaster Management Authority tweeted a video highlighting the DOs and DON'Ts in view of Cyclone Nivar. 

15:27 November 25

Tamil Nadu CM visits Chembarambakkam Lake

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami visited the Chembarambakkam Lake to review the situation. Earlier, shutters of the Chembarambakkam Lake were opened to release water into Adyar River, in order to avert flooding ahead of Cyclone Nivar's scheduled landfall. 

15:16 November 25

BJP cancels Vetrivel Yatra programmes

"Due to Cyclone Nivar, we have cancelled programmes under Vetrivel Yatra which started on November 6, at Nagapattinam, Thiruvarur and two other places today. Remaining programmes have been postponed and yatra will culminate on December 5 at Thiruchendur," Tamil Nadu BJP chief L Murugan said.

15:13 November 25

Water-logging across Chennai

Water-logging across Chennai

Chennai and surrounding areas witnessed heavy rains ahead of Cyclone Nivar's scheduled landfall. In the city, many areas were water-logged. However, many areas wore a deserted look as the government had announced a public holiday today.

15:00 November 25

Puducherry LG advises people to stay indoors

Puducherry LG advises people to stay indoors

Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry Kiran Bedi advised the public not to venturing out, ahead of Cyclone Nivar's scheduled landfall. In a video message, she insisted the public to stay indoors and follow the government guidelines.

14:52 November 25

Food, medicines being provided in 80 centres: Puducherry CM  

Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanasamy visited Kanakachettikulam area near Kalapet to review preparations ahead of the expected landfall of Cyclone Nivar.

"People have been advised to stay indoors. People living in low-lying areas should go to safer places. 80 centres have been identified where food and medicines are being provided. We shall restore electricity within 12 hours," Narayanasamy said.

13:45 November 25

RM Deputy General Director Balachandran

"Nivar is 300 KM far from Southeast of Chennai, 250 KM far from Pondicherry and 240 KM far from Cuddalore. At present Cyclone Nivar is moving at the speed of 11 KMPH. There is no change in its Landfall as far now. It will cross the coastal region as severe cyclone only", RM Deputy General Director Balachandran said. 

10:22 November 25

Very severe cyclonic storm Nivar to cross coast around midnight

Severe cyclonic storm Nivar is expected to cross Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts around midnight or early hours of Thursday as a very severe cyclonic storm, India Meteorological Department said.  

Nivar is likely to move northwestwards and cross Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts between Mamallapuram and Karaikal around Puducherry during the intervening night of November 25 and 26 as a very severe cyclonic storm.

The wind speed when Nivar crosses the coast will be 120-130 kmph gusting to 145 kmph.

08:07 November 25

Heavy rain lashes Kanchipuram

Heavy rain lashes Kanchipuram as Cyclone Nivar is expected to make landfall between Karaikal and Mamallapuram later today. 

07:51 November 25

Cyclone Nivar
Cyclone Nivar

Cyclone Nivar intensified into Severe Cyclonic Storm: IMD

India Meteorological Dept said that Cyclone Nivar intensified into Severe Cyclonic Storm & lay centred at 2330 hrs IST of 24th November over southwest Bay of Bengal. It is about 310 km of Cuddalore & is very likely to intensify further into a very severe cyclonic storm during next 12 hrs.  

The Severe Cyclonic Storm Nivar over southwest Bay of Bengal moved west-northwestwards with a speed of 6 kmph during past six hours and lay centred at 0230 hrs IST today over southwest Bay of Bengal, the department said.  

07:36 November 25

cyclonic storm NIVAR to hit Puducherry coast

Sea rough in Puducherry as severe cyclonic storm NIVAR to cross Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts between Karaikal and Mamallapuram tonight. 

07:18 November 25

Cyclone Nivar intensified into Severe Cyclonic Storm
Cyclone Nivar intensified into Severe Cyclonic Storm

Cyclone Nivar: Prohibitory orders clamped in Pondy to restrict movement of people

The Puducherry district administration on Tuesday imposed prohibitory orders under section 144 of CrPC in this region to prevent movement of people in public places, in the wake of cyclone warning issued by the Indian Meteorological department.

District Collector Purva Garg said the order prevents the gathering or movement of people in public places.

All shops and business establishments were directed to be closed from 9 pm on Tuesday to 6 am on Thursday.

She said in a release that the IMD had warned of the possible impact of cyclone 'Nivar' along the coastline of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.

Puducherry is expected to be 'severely impacted' by the cyclone and there was a grave danger to life, health and safety of the public.

07:05 November 25

Cyclone Nivar weakens into 'severe cyclonic storm' category

Chennai: With Cyclone Nivar expected to make landfall on the eastern coast of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, heavy rains lashed several parts of the state on Tuesday. 

The Met Department has predicted that Nivar will have a landfall on late Wednesday evening as a very severe cyclonic storm with a wind speed of 120-130 kmph gusting to 145 kmph.

The cyclone is expected to cross Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts between Mamallapuram and Karaikal around Puducherry.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Palaniswami on Tuesday said that relief camps have been set up and other necessary measures taken in view of Cyclone Nivar which is expected to cross Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts between Mamallapuram and Karaikal on Wednesday late evening.

He also said the government has declared a holiday on Wednesday and bus services in seven districts have been stopped but people in essential services will work.

Palaniswami said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had called him on Tuesday morning and assured of Central government's help in relief measures taken by the state government.

Addressing reporters, he said the government has identified 4,133 locations that would be affected by Nivar and the District Collectors concerned have been instructed to take special care.

Cyclone relief camps have been set up in 3,344 locations.

"Currently 254 persons have been housed in nine relief camps," Palaniswami said.

He said people living in low-lying areas in Cuddalore, Virudhachalam, Chidambaram and Ariyalur districts have been housed in the relief camps.

According to him, food, bed, bedsheets will be provided for people housed in the relief camps and for children, milk will be provided.

Palaniswami said a total of 43,409 persons including 14,232 women have been deployed to provide assistance and relief for people affected by cyclone Nivar.

There are 8,871 persons to take cattle to safety in case there are floods, he added.

Asked about release of water from the Chembaramkkam lake, Palaniswami said it will be done based on the rainfall and the necessary orders have already been issued.

Meanwhile, the Met Department has predicted that a tidal wave of about 1-1.5 m height above the astronomical tide is very likely to inundate the low-lying areas of north coastal districts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry near the place of landfall.

Sea condition is likely to be very rough to high over these regions. Fishermen are advised not to venture into these sea areas for the above mentioned period.

Seven ports - Chennai, Ennore, Kattupalli, Cuddalore, Nagapattinam, Puducherry and Karaikal - have raised a danger signal and ships have been ordered to leave the harbour for high seas while small vessels are accommodated in safer places.

The Indian Coast Guard said it has deployed four ships at sea in disaster relief configuration for assistance to fishermen/merchant ships at sea.

Two helicopters are in standby for post-landfall rescue and relief works and 15 disaster relief teams ready for assisting state and district administration, it said.

On its part, the Indian Navy said five flood relief teams and one divers' team is ready for deployment at Chennai. One flood relief team each is also standby at Naval Detachment Nagapattinam, Rameswaram and Air Station INS Parundu.

INS Jyoti has been deployed from Visakhapatnam, with HADR bricks and diving teams to render assistance as required along the Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coast.

The Southern Railway has cancelled suburban train services in Chennai from 10 a.m. on Wednesday until further notice.

The Southern Railway has also cancelled 12 pairs of train services, including the Chennai Egmore-Madurai-Chennai Egmore, the Chennai Egmore-Karaikkudi-Chennai Egmore, the Tirunelveli-Chennai Egmore-Tirunelveli, the Tuticorin-Chennai Egmore-Tuticorin, and the Chennai Egmore-Kanniyakumari-Chennai Egmore Special Trains.
(With Inputs From IANS)

06:14 November 26

04:51 November 26

  • The winds r higher in northeast sector therefore the northeast sector from Puducherry has still d higher winds of 100-110 kmph. It will gradually decrease to 65-75 kmph during next 03 hours with further northwest ward movement of the system over land.

    — India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) November 25, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

Danger still not over: IMD

The IMD said that the danger is not over yet as "some part of the cyclone is still over the sea though the center is over the land".

04:12 November 26

Rainfall in Puducherry expected till 5 am: LG

Puducherry Lt Governor Kiran Bedi said in a tweet, "Wind speed high. Cyclone Landfall process continuing. Expected till 5 am. Stay safe.

The update..."

04:10 November 26

  • VERY SEVERE CYCLONIC STORM ‘NIVAR’ WEAKENED AND LAY AS A SEVERE CYCLONIC STORM WITH WIND SPEED OF 100-110 KMPH GUSTING TO 120 KMPH AT 0230 IST OF 26 NOV..

    — India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) November 25, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

Nivar weakens to severe cyclonic storm, showers to continue in Puducherry, Chennai

Very severe cyclonic storm Nivar has weakened into a severe cyclonic storm, the IMD said.

The agency went on to add that the centre of Cyclone Nivar lies over land and crossed the coast near Puducherry around 2.30 am.

The IMD has said that the very intense convection of Cyclone Nivar over Puducherry is weakening gradually. While rainfall will continue, the intensity of the rainfall will decrease, the agency added.

For Chennai, the IMD said that convective clouds and squall line are passing across Chennai in regular intervals causing intermittent showers.

02:47 November 26

Weather warning issued for Tamil Nadu
Weather warning issued for Tamil Nadu

Severe weather warning issued in Tamil Nadu 

Tamil Nadu State Disaster Management Authority has issued a severe weather warning. 

Severe thunderstorm with heavy rain likely to occur over Thiruvannamalai, Cuddalore, Kallakurichy & Viluppuram districts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry area within next 3 hrs.

01:22 November 26

Puducherry receives strong winds and heavy rainfall

 Puducherry receives strong winds and heavy rainfall

As per IMD, the landfall process is underway and the centre of the cyclone will cross the coast near Puducherry within next 2 hours with a wind speed of 120-130 kmph gusting to 145 kmph.

01:17 November 26

Heavy rains in Chennai

Heavy rains in Chennai as landfall process continues 

Chennai is currently experiencing heavy rainfall and strong winds, as the landfall process of Cyclone Nivar continues. Over one lakh people have been evacuated across Tamil Nadu and more than 1,000 people have been evacuated in Puducherry.

23:28 November 25

  • Very severe cyclonic storm Nivar now lies about 50 km east-southeast of Cuddalore, about 40 km east southeast of Puducherry.LANDFALL PROCESS CONTINUES.CENTRE OF CYCLONE TO CROSS COAST NEAR PUDUCHERRY WITHIN NEXT 3 HOURS WITH WIND SPEED OF 120-130 KMPH GUSTING TO 145 KMPH. pic.twitter.com/5SJTQexHcT

    — India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) November 25, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

Very severe cyclonic storm Nivar now lies about 50 km east-southeast of Cuddalore, about 40 km east southeast of Puducherry. Landfall process commences. Centre of Cyclone Nivar to cross the coast near Puducherry within next 3 hours: IMD

22:40 November 25

Nivar to make landfall shortly

IMD Chennai's S Balachandran said that the landfall of cyclone Nivar would start in an hour.

22:39 November 25

Sand art at Puri beach asks people not to panic

International sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created a sand art at Puri beach asking people not to panic. "#CycloneNivar :Do not panic! Have Courage ,let's be prepared to stay safe and help others . One of My SandArt at Puri beach," he tweeted.

21:34 November 25

Nivar 80 km away from Cuddalore

"Very severe cyclonic storm Nivar now lies about 80 km east-southeast of Cuddalore, about 85 km east southeast of Puducherry. Very likely cross Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts between Karaikal and Mamallapuram during mid-night of November 25 midnight," the IMD said in its latest update.

20:47 November 25

Heavy rains lashed Puducherry ahead of the scheduled landfall of Cyclone Nivar.

20:37 November 25

  • VSCS Nivar centered over SW BOB about 95 km east-southeast of cuddalore and 100 km east-southeast of https://t.co/YYUfZYe2ks cross tamilnadu and puducherry coasts b/w karaikal and mamallapuram around puducherry during mid-night of 25th. Visit https://t.co/wRl94BzRXr

    — India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) November 25, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

Cyclone Nivar to make landfall at midnight: IMD

"VSCS Nivar centered over SW BOB about 95 km east-southeast of Cuddalore and 100 km east-southeast of Puducherry. To cross Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts between Karaikal and Mamallapuram around Puducherry during mid-night of 25th," the MET department said in its latest update.

19:01 November 25

Over 1 lakh people evacuated so far: NDRF

Over 1 lakh people evacuated so far: NDRF

Ahead of cyclone Nivar's scheduled landfall, NDRF DG SN Pradhan informed that over 1,000 people have so far been evacuated across Tamil Nadu.

"Cyclone Nivar may make landfall after 2 am on November 26. Over one lakh people have been evacuated across Tamil Nadu and more than 1,000 people have been evacuated in Puducherry," Pradhan said.

18:57 November 25

Heavy rains in Chennai ahead of cyclone Nivar's scheduled landfall

18:21 November 25

Chennai airport to suspend operations from 7 pm today

Due to the threat of Cyclone Nivar, aircraft operations at Chennai Airport will remain suspended from 7 pm today to 7 am tomorrow. Similarly, the Chennai Metro will also cease operations from 7 pm today.

17:24 November 25

Tamil Nadu extends public holiday in 13 districts

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami announced the extension of the public holiday, which was declared today, till November 26 in 13 districts of the state including Chennai, Vellore, Cuddalore, Viluppuram, Nagapattinam, Thiruvarur, Chengalpattu, and Perambalore.

16:59 November 25

Southern Railways announces train diversions
Southern Railways announces train diversions

Southern Railways announces train diversions

The Southern Railways announced several train diversions in view of the scheduled landfall of cyclone Nivar.

16:05 November 25

25 NDRF teams deployed, over 37,000 evacuated

NDRF DG SN Pradhan said that 25 teams have been deployed so far across the three states in view of cylone Nivar.

"Cyclone Nivar is categorised as 'very severe'. With this perspective we are preparing for the worst. Our teams have been on the ground for the last two days. Till now 25 teams have been deployed through Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Andhra Pradesh," Pradhan said.

"More than 30,000 people have been evacuated from Tamil Nadu and 7,000 people have been evacuated from Puducherry. Central, state, and local governments are working in tandem. All efforts are being made to minimise damage," he added.

15:49 November 25

NDMA issues DOs and DON'Ts

The National Disaster Management Authority tweeted a video highlighting the DOs and DON'Ts in view of Cyclone Nivar. 

15:27 November 25

Tamil Nadu CM visits Chembarambakkam Lake

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami visited the Chembarambakkam Lake to review the situation. Earlier, shutters of the Chembarambakkam Lake were opened to release water into Adyar River, in order to avert flooding ahead of Cyclone Nivar's scheduled landfall. 

15:16 November 25

BJP cancels Vetrivel Yatra programmes

"Due to Cyclone Nivar, we have cancelled programmes under Vetrivel Yatra which started on November 6, at Nagapattinam, Thiruvarur and two other places today. Remaining programmes have been postponed and yatra will culminate on December 5 at Thiruchendur," Tamil Nadu BJP chief L Murugan said.

15:13 November 25

Water-logging across Chennai

Water-logging across Chennai

Chennai and surrounding areas witnessed heavy rains ahead of Cyclone Nivar's scheduled landfall. In the city, many areas were water-logged. However, many areas wore a deserted look as the government had announced a public holiday today.

15:00 November 25

Puducherry LG advises people to stay indoors

Puducherry LG advises people to stay indoors

Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry Kiran Bedi advised the public not to venturing out, ahead of Cyclone Nivar's scheduled landfall. In a video message, she insisted the public to stay indoors and follow the government guidelines.

14:52 November 25

Food, medicines being provided in 80 centres: Puducherry CM  

Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanasamy visited Kanakachettikulam area near Kalapet to review preparations ahead of the expected landfall of Cyclone Nivar.

"People have been advised to stay indoors. People living in low-lying areas should go to safer places. 80 centres have been identified where food and medicines are being provided. We shall restore electricity within 12 hours," Narayanasamy said.

13:45 November 25

RM Deputy General Director Balachandran

"Nivar is 300 KM far from Southeast of Chennai, 250 KM far from Pondicherry and 240 KM far from Cuddalore. At present Cyclone Nivar is moving at the speed of 11 KMPH. There is no change in its Landfall as far now. It will cross the coastal region as severe cyclone only", RM Deputy General Director Balachandran said. 

10:22 November 25

Very severe cyclonic storm Nivar to cross coast around midnight

Severe cyclonic storm Nivar is expected to cross Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts around midnight or early hours of Thursday as a very severe cyclonic storm, India Meteorological Department said.  

Nivar is likely to move northwestwards and cross Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts between Mamallapuram and Karaikal around Puducherry during the intervening night of November 25 and 26 as a very severe cyclonic storm.

The wind speed when Nivar crosses the coast will be 120-130 kmph gusting to 145 kmph.

08:07 November 25

Heavy rain lashes Kanchipuram

Heavy rain lashes Kanchipuram as Cyclone Nivar is expected to make landfall between Karaikal and Mamallapuram later today. 

07:51 November 25

Cyclone Nivar
Cyclone Nivar

Cyclone Nivar intensified into Severe Cyclonic Storm: IMD

India Meteorological Dept said that Cyclone Nivar intensified into Severe Cyclonic Storm & lay centred at 2330 hrs IST of 24th November over southwest Bay of Bengal. It is about 310 km of Cuddalore & is very likely to intensify further into a very severe cyclonic storm during next 12 hrs.  

The Severe Cyclonic Storm Nivar over southwest Bay of Bengal moved west-northwestwards with a speed of 6 kmph during past six hours and lay centred at 0230 hrs IST today over southwest Bay of Bengal, the department said.  

07:36 November 25

cyclonic storm NIVAR to hit Puducherry coast

Sea rough in Puducherry as severe cyclonic storm NIVAR to cross Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts between Karaikal and Mamallapuram tonight. 

07:18 November 25

Cyclone Nivar intensified into Severe Cyclonic Storm
Cyclone Nivar intensified into Severe Cyclonic Storm

Cyclone Nivar: Prohibitory orders clamped in Pondy to restrict movement of people

The Puducherry district administration on Tuesday imposed prohibitory orders under section 144 of CrPC in this region to prevent movement of people in public places, in the wake of cyclone warning issued by the Indian Meteorological department.

District Collector Purva Garg said the order prevents the gathering or movement of people in public places.

All shops and business establishments were directed to be closed from 9 pm on Tuesday to 6 am on Thursday.

She said in a release that the IMD had warned of the possible impact of cyclone 'Nivar' along the coastline of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.

Puducherry is expected to be 'severely impacted' by the cyclone and there was a grave danger to life, health and safety of the public.

07:05 November 25

Cyclone Nivar weakens into 'severe cyclonic storm' category

Chennai: With Cyclone Nivar expected to make landfall on the eastern coast of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, heavy rains lashed several parts of the state on Tuesday. 

The Met Department has predicted that Nivar will have a landfall on late Wednesday evening as a very severe cyclonic storm with a wind speed of 120-130 kmph gusting to 145 kmph.

The cyclone is expected to cross Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts between Mamallapuram and Karaikal around Puducherry.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Palaniswami on Tuesday said that relief camps have been set up and other necessary measures taken in view of Cyclone Nivar which is expected to cross Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts between Mamallapuram and Karaikal on Wednesday late evening.

He also said the government has declared a holiday on Wednesday and bus services in seven districts have been stopped but people in essential services will work.

Palaniswami said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had called him on Tuesday morning and assured of Central government's help in relief measures taken by the state government.

Addressing reporters, he said the government has identified 4,133 locations that would be affected by Nivar and the District Collectors concerned have been instructed to take special care.

Cyclone relief camps have been set up in 3,344 locations.

"Currently 254 persons have been housed in nine relief camps," Palaniswami said.

He said people living in low-lying areas in Cuddalore, Virudhachalam, Chidambaram and Ariyalur districts have been housed in the relief camps.

According to him, food, bed, bedsheets will be provided for people housed in the relief camps and for children, milk will be provided.

Palaniswami said a total of 43,409 persons including 14,232 women have been deployed to provide assistance and relief for people affected by cyclone Nivar.

There are 8,871 persons to take cattle to safety in case there are floods, he added.

Asked about release of water from the Chembaramkkam lake, Palaniswami said it will be done based on the rainfall and the necessary orders have already been issued.

Meanwhile, the Met Department has predicted that a tidal wave of about 1-1.5 m height above the astronomical tide is very likely to inundate the low-lying areas of north coastal districts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry near the place of landfall.

Sea condition is likely to be very rough to high over these regions. Fishermen are advised not to venture into these sea areas for the above mentioned period.

Seven ports - Chennai, Ennore, Kattupalli, Cuddalore, Nagapattinam, Puducherry and Karaikal - have raised a danger signal and ships have been ordered to leave the harbour for high seas while small vessels are accommodated in safer places.

The Indian Coast Guard said it has deployed four ships at sea in disaster relief configuration for assistance to fishermen/merchant ships at sea.

Two helicopters are in standby for post-landfall rescue and relief works and 15 disaster relief teams ready for assisting state and district administration, it said.

On its part, the Indian Navy said five flood relief teams and one divers' team is ready for deployment at Chennai. One flood relief team each is also standby at Naval Detachment Nagapattinam, Rameswaram and Air Station INS Parundu.

INS Jyoti has been deployed from Visakhapatnam, with HADR bricks and diving teams to render assistance as required along the Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coast.

The Southern Railway has cancelled suburban train services in Chennai from 10 a.m. on Wednesday until further notice.

The Southern Railway has also cancelled 12 pairs of train services, including the Chennai Egmore-Madurai-Chennai Egmore, the Chennai Egmore-Karaikkudi-Chennai Egmore, the Tirunelveli-Chennai Egmore-Tirunelveli, the Tuticorin-Chennai Egmore-Tuticorin, and the Chennai Egmore-Kanniyakumari-Chennai Egmore Special Trains.
(With Inputs From IANS)

Last Updated : Nov 26, 2020, 6:48 AM IST

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