It will gain strength and get into the category of a severe cyclone by November 25. Puducherry government Tuesday put its machinery on full alert to meet the impact of cyclone 'Gaja' which is expected to cross the neighbouring Tamil Nadu coast between Cuddalore and Pamban. Preparation, impacts and aftermath. Subscribe to our Mailing Address ... First Name. Cyclone Gaja: Help arrives from the Center. Women are traditionally believed to be impure during their periods. Further, these habitats desperately need rain-filled cyclones to enable microorganisms, phytoplanktons, zooplankton, and fish to thrive and in turn for birds to feed on them. While in 2016-17, around 5000 pelicans were spotted at the sanctuary during September-December, the year 2020 saw that count dwindle to 2,500. Story first published: Wednesday, November 14, 2018, 18:28 [IST] Other articles published on Nov 14, 2018 Minimal rainfall in the last two years had hit hard, both Vedanthangal and Karikili bird sanctuary. The cyclonic storm will hit the Tamil Nadu coast between Cuddalore and Pamban. Tamil Nadu is bracing itself for cyclonic storm Gaja, which is currently centred about 720 km east-northeast of Chennai. news Cyclone Gaja Wednesday, November 14, 2018 - 15:48 Megha Kaveri Follow @meghakaveri As Cyclone Gaja approaches the Tamil Nadu coast, the district of Cuddalore is bracing for impact. But the fishing and farming communities are yet to recover from the aftereffects of Cyclone Gaja which in November 2018 had claimed 45 lives and resulted in immense destruction with lakhs of trees uprooted, houses demolished and livelihoods lost. “There would have been no floods if Pallikaranai’s topography was retained. The sanctuary, home to 166 species and declared as one of the 93 significant wetlands in Asia by the Asian Wetland Bureau, had recorded a major drop in the most common bird species in January, this year. The annual visitors including flamingos, pelicans, sandpipers, bar-headed geese, garganey, pin-tailed ducks, black-winged stilt, Northern shoveler, and gull-billed tern have begun to flock to the Point Calimere Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary, Nagapattinam. In the Alappuzha district, 160 houses were destroyed, school buildings damaged, and electricity disrupted in the wake of the storm. When cyclone Gaja makes landfall somewhere between Cuddalore and Pamban tonight, it will be the 10th cyclone to affect Tamil Nadu in the past 16 years. Pushpavanam Kuppuswamy. He has also directed to help them in any kind of situation. Poisoning by cattle herders is another problem. Fishermen cover their boats in Chennai. Conservation is to let nature be as human presence is the biggest disruption. Menstruation is taboo in large parts of rural India. Chennai: Tamil Nadu and the Union Territory of Puducherry have been bracing for Cyclone Nivar. Play Video. Conversations on cyclone Nivar are incomplete without its predecessor Gaja, which had killed several thousand birds and animals in 2018. Tamil Nadu’s revenue administration director, Satyagopal Rao, said the government has made necessary arrangements to address the cyclone and its impact. As of 5.30 am Tuesday, the cyclone was located 410 km east-southeast of Puducherry and 450 km southeast of Chennai. The Tamil Nadu state government reported that more than 100,000 people were evacuated and were sheltered in 1000 relief centers. Banner image: Spot-billed pelican nesting sighted at the Pallikaranai marshland in this season.Photo by KVRK Thirunaranan. About 1 lakh electric poles, 1000 transformers, 201 electricity substations and 5000 boats were destroyed by the cyclone.1000s of cattle, birds died due to the cyclone. Arulagam, a Coimbatore-based NGO has been holding puppet shows for villagers and art workshops on making. Tamil Nadu Foundation, USA Inc. Tax ID #52-1064562 7409 Green Hill Drive Macungie, PA 18062 Phone: 781-486-3872 (781-4TNF-USA) “Unlike 30 years ago, now only cyclonic depressions result in good rains in the state due to global climate changes exacerbated by local conditions which have turned disastrous for migratory birds,” Balachandran said. Cyclone Gaja is expected to make landfall between Pamban and … Due to the possibility of adverse effects in the coastal regions of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, early steps were taken by the state governments.About 80,000 were evacuated to 470 relief camps from the districts which were vulnerable to the cyclone in Tamil Nadu. The weak system intensified into a depression over the Bay of Bengalon November 10 and further intensified to a cyclonic storm on November 11, being classified '… SM Abbas, Tamil Nadu’s chief wildlife warden said that no perceptible impact had been seen and statewide assessment of damages or losses would be carried only when there are any reports. The marshland was visited by 12 Asian pied starlings this season, first spotted in 2019. An assured flow of funds to undertake multifaceted research on mudflats is lacking. Unlike 2019, when 172 Amur falcons were spotted during this season, not a single bird of the species that is known to take a marathon flight from China to South Africa through India has visited the sanctuary, Emergency bird habitats, that included temporary man-made structures such as nesting sites, were arranged ahead of Nivar at the Oussudu lake bird sanctuary situated between Pulicat and Point Calimere wetlands, said Range Officer Dharmalingam. It will make landfall in the evening today, says the India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) latest forecast. Tamil Nadu is in Deficit with -23% rains till date and Chennai -52% with Cyclone moving inland, the regions which has missed rains till date particularly interiors will surely benefit a lot. Further, these habitats desperately need rain-filled cyclones to enable microorganisms, phytoplanktons, zooplankton, and fish to thrive and in turn for birds to feed on them. It eventually ran aground, but the three crew members on board at the time managed to survive. Cyclones Nivar and Burevi brought relief to migratory birds after a two-year lull post-cyclone Gaja in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, which was finally able to clock a good count of the winged visitors in the 15 wildlife and bird sanctuaries, even as avian experts warn that research, conservation and monitoring of bird habitats in the state leaves a lot to be desired. “Around 25 long-toed stint birds were spotted in this season compared to the usual one or two apart from 800 rosy starlings. Only a few government organisations are allowed to do it but they lack the required expertise. KVRK Thirunaranan, founder, The Nature Trust said that in spite of the never-ending obstacles, the winged visitors haven’t missed their date with the wetland, which saw 40,000 visitors from 182 species in January 2020, the highest in a decade. Singh in a tweet wrote, ‘Spoke to CM Shri K Palaniswami regarding the situation in the cyclone affected areas of Tamil Nadu. , secretary of the NGO said that new concerns keep cropping up. As of the morning on November 24, the cyclone was located 450 km southeast of Chennai. After cyclone Gaja in 2018, this will be the second cyclone to cross Tamil Nadu in the last two years. Without Nivar, Chennai would have faced an immense water deficit. Located in the heart of the city, the biodiversity hotspot has been reduced to one-tenth of its original size with the construction of IT corridor, government institutions, residential complexes, encroachments, and garbage dumping. 63 people died mostly in … Diclofenac, a drug which used to be prescribed for cattle diseases, was proven to affect the kidney of vultures and their population. Unlike their counterparts abroad, Indian avian experts cannot track migratory birds across space by tagging them with transmitters as it is not allowed by the government citing national security. Cyclones Nivar and Burevi brought relief to migratory birds after a two-year lull post-cyclone Gaja in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, which was finally able to clock a good count of the winged visitors in the 15 wildlife and bird sanctuaries, even as avian experts warn that research, conservation and monitoring of bird habitats in the state leaves a lot to be desired. Tamil Nadu seeks Rs 15,000 crore from Centre to rebuild after cyclone Gaja. S.Ramasubramaniam, Conservator of Forests, Thanjavur said that apart from the 200 trees that were uprooted in Sirkazhi range, Nivar hadn’t affected wildlife across Tiruvarur and Thanjavur in the state. Tamil Nadu is in Deficit with -23% rains till date and Chennai -52% with Cyclone moving inland, the regions which has missed rains till date particularly interiors will surely benefit a lot. The Tamil Nadu government declared a statewide holiday on 25 November. With low water level at Vedanthangal in the initial months of the migratory season, many birds including the spot-billed pelicans had instead descended on the Melmaruvathur lake, the range officer noted. But the fishing and farming communities are yet to recover from the aftereffects of Cyclone Gaja which in November 2018 had claimed 45 lives and resulted in immense destruction with lakhs of trees uprooted, houses demolished and livelihoods lost. Arulagam, a Coimbatore-based NGO has been holding puppet shows for villagers and art workshops on making vulture caps and face masks for school students in Nilgiris district and Sathyamangalam to discourage demonisation of the scavengers. The impact… The Buckingham Canal runs through the core parts of the city and is the final outlet for many drains. Kick off each morning with coffee and the Daily Brief (BYO coffee). Many Universities in Tamilnadu postpone their examinations on Thursday, ahead of Gaja cyclone. he last week of December saw around 100 painted storks showing up at the country’s oldest bird sanctuary, Vedanthangal in Chengalpattu, marking the completion of the arrival season of migratory birds. Singh in a tweet wrote, ‘Spoke to CM Shri K Palaniswami regarding the situation in the cyclone affected areas of Tamil Nadu. The impact was not considered to have been this severe in the initial days after the cyclone stuck as the death toll was relatively low. Poisoning by cattle herders is another problem. Conversations on cyclone Nivar are incomplete without its predecessor. The Tamil Nadu Forest Department along with the Biodiversity Conservation Foundation conducted a synchronised bird census for the last three years, as part of which eight lakh birds from protected areas were assessed, the report of which will be released in December. Chennai: Cyclone Gaja finally touched the shores of southern Tamil Nadu during the early hours of 16 November, near Vedaranyam in Nagapattinam district. As of 5.30 am Tuesday, the cyclone was located 410 km east-southeast of Puducherry and 450 km southeast of Chennai. With COVID-19, dead bodies are also sprayed with strong chemicals, the repercussions of which in vultures should be looked into,” he said. By providing your email, you agree to the Quartz Privacy Policy. © 2021 Quartz Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Pal Pandian, a birdwatcher at Koonthankulam bird sanctuary near Tirunelveli said that rainfall was meagre and the peregrine falcon and red-necked falcon have been spotted. Satellite mapping is crucial for bird conservation and identification of roadblocks in its migration route,” he said. He has also directed to help them in any kind of situation. Red Alert: Gaja Upgraded to a 'Severe' Cyclonic Storm, to Hit Tamil Nadu Tonight. A day before the cyclone, more than 4000 birds of the painted stork, spoonbill, glossy ibis, and other species were spotted at a huge water tank in Viralimalai, Pudukottai district,” Kumaraguru said. Though the cyclone in moving too fast it is going to dump huge rainfall in short period. Around 250,000 people have been evacuated in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, where wind speeds reached 120kmph when the storm made landfall on Nov. 16. Let’s not blame cyclones for flooding when the root cause lies in a failure to restore lakes, unplanned homes, rising population along with an improper storm drainage system in the city,” he said. The sanctuary, home to 166 species and declared as, one of the 93 significant wetlands in Asia, had recorded a major drop in the most common bird species in January, this year. Where is Cyclone Gaja as of now? Subscribe. NAGAPATTINAM: Sunday marked the second anniversary of Gaja cyclone which left a trail of destruction in the coastal town of Nagappatinam. Home Minister, Rajnath Singh has asked the Home Secretary, Rajiv Gauba to keep a close watch on Tamil Nadu. The total number of cyclones that have affected the state between 1891 and 2002 are 54, which is the fourth highest in the country after Odisha (98), Andhra Pradesh (79) and West Bengal (69). A bulletin released by the IMD at 00230 HRS said, ''The Cyclonic storm ‘GAJA’ over Southwest Bay of Bengal moved further west-southwestwards with … The Met department has said that it will strengthen into a cyclone. The impact of the cyclone also damaged electricity transformers and power lines, cutting off electricity in several districts. When cyclone Gaja makes landfall somewhere between Cuddalore and Pamban tonight, it will be the 10th cyclone to affect Tamil Nadu in the past 16 years. Cyclone Titli had earlier made landfall on October 11 and left 62 people dead in Odisha. The much-needed rains poured only during cyclone Nivar in November but by that time, the birds had left. “The spotlight should as much be on our preparedness quotient, the impact on wildlife, natural ecosystem, and the overall role of human beings. Cyclone Gaja is set to make landfall in Tamil Nadu today. In a number of affected areas, including the Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, and Nagapattinam districts, schools remain closed today (Nov. 19). On the other hand, 2019 saw a sharp decline in migratory birds but following Nivar, they resumed their visits to the sanctuaries in Udayamarthandapuram and Vaduvoor. Cyclone Gaja intensified into a severe cyclonic storm on November 15 and crossed the south Tamil Nadu coast in the early hours of November 16. Though the canal, which connects three rivers (Kosasthalaiyar, Cooum, and Adyar) and flows the entire length of the city, was primarily constructed to be a freshwater navigation channel, it plays a crucial role in the flood mitigation scenario in the city. Compared to December 2019, when 12000 migratory birds showed up, this year saw the count increase to 15000. CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu Government has asked private employers in the state to consider closing business—in select districts—for the day by 4 pm on Thursday in view of the approaching cyclone Gaja. The latest reports of dredging the marshland have left environmentalists worried. Cyclones Nivar and Burevi brought relief to migratory birds after a two-year lull post-cyclone Gaja in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, which was finally able to clock a good count of the winged visitors in the 15 wildlife and bird sanctuaries, even as avian experts warn that research, conservation and monitoring of bird habitats in the state leaves a lot to be desired. Tamil Nadu Foundation is a nonprofit foundation created in 1974 by a group of Americans of Tamil origin who wanted to help people from their native province of Tamil Nadu in India. In Vaduvoor bird sanctuary, the count had declined to 15000 from 1.5 lakhs right before Nivar. Facebook. TRICHY: Severe cyclonic storm Gaja that crossed Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coast between Nagapattinam and Vedaranniyam in the early hours of Friday -- between 12.30am and 2.30am -- with a wind speed of 100-110kmph gusting to 120kmph brought heavy rain in the coastal districts, said the India Meteorological Department. Photo: PTI. Fishermen were also asked not to go out to sea. Fertile lands, adorned with lush paddy and coconut trees — this is the picture that would flash before my eyes at the very thought of the Cauvery Delta districts in Tamil Nadu. Dredging can have serious consequences on migratory birds,” said Balachandran. Unlike 2019, when 172 Amur falcons were spotted during this season, not a single bird of the species that is known to take a marathon flight from China to South Africa through India has visited the sanctuary during the same time frame in 2020. CHENNAI/PUDUCHERRY: Chennai and coastal areas of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry are expected to get rain from Wednesday evening as cyclone Gaja is edging closer to the coast at a speed of 12kmph. The Centre on Friday pledged all support to cyclone Nivar-affected Tamil Nadu with both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister K Palaniswami announcing relief to the kin of those killed. Inland wetland ecosystems like lakes and large public water tanks have turned temporary shelters and roosting sites, with the sudden surge in bird visitors from Vaduvoor like sanctuaries. Enjoy! The government machinery was put on … Cyclone Gaja Live: Cyclone Gaja has made landfall on the coast of Tamil Nadu in the wee hours of Friday. “Deterioration in stopover zones, which are important for refueling, can limit the population of migratory birds on that flyway, similar to the decline in shorebirds which relied on the Yellow Sea. Cyclones Nivar and Burevi brought relief to migratory birds after a two-year lull post-cyclone Gaja in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, which was finally able to clock a good count of the winged visitors in the 15 wildlife and bird sanctuaries, even as avian experts warn that research, conservation and monitoring of bird habitats in the state leaves a lot to be desired. Nagapattinam and Pattukottai districts had lost 50 percent of their green cover with Gaja and it would take a decade to make up for even half of it. Cyclone Gaja is known to have killed at least 46 people in the coastal state. Kumaraguru, conservation scientist and Honorary Wildlife Warden at Tiruvarur, Tamil Nadu Forest Department said that following every cyclone, the focus is solely on lack of electricity, waterlogging, and other utilitarian issues. We need to understand bird ecology, how and why they move for reasons apart from food or breeding, tolerance to environmental influences, tactics, breeding, and feeding ecology. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has … Chennai: Tamil Nadu and the Union Territory of Puducherry have been bracing for Cyclone Nivar. NAGAPATTINAM: Sunday marked the second anniversary of Gaja cyclone which left a trail of destruction in the coastal town of Nagappatinam. Regular, continuous monitoring, and study of cyclonic behaviour of birds must be undertaken. “Point Calimere, a Ramsar site has extensive mudflats, yet many of them are not used by birds. The Tamil Nadu Forest Department along with the Biodiversity Conservation Foundation conducted a synchronised bird census for the last three years, as part of which eight lakh birds from protected areas were assessed, the report of which will be released in December. The usual count of 5000 spot-billed pelicans had decreased to 2000 at Vedanthangal. S.Bharathidasan, secretary of the NGO said that new concerns keep cropping up. Lessons from Cyclone Gaja: how to limit the impact of extreme weather in developing countries January 25, 2019 10 ... Tamil Nadu is the country’s second-largest economy. Excess rainwater too flows from the roads to stormwater drains and into the canal, maintained by the Public Works Department. Above all, there is a severe crunch in funding for research, he said. Cyclone Gaja makes landfall, heavy rains lash Tamil Nadu, Puducherry. Dredging can have serious consequences on migratory birds,” said Balachandran. 'Gaja' that lay … 21:23 (IST) 13 Nov 2018 ISRO satellite launch subject to weather conditions tomorrow As cyclonic storm Gaja approaches coastal Tamil Nadu, over 30,000 personnel have been deployed for relief and rescue efforts. Nivar made landfall on the night of November 25, 2020, bringing heavy rains in several coastal and northern districts of Tamil Nadu, southern Andhra Pradesh, and Puducherry along India’s south-east coast. The carcasses of several animals from the Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary in nearby Tamil Nadu were also found washed up on the coast of Karaikal on Nov. 17. The health department ensures that carcasses are buried without exception, leaving scavengers starved. “Since the city expanded, Pallikaranai has shrunk and numerous residential areas have sprung around it. The total number of cyclones that have affected the state between 1891 and 2002 are 54, which is the fourth highest in the country after Odisha (98), Andhra Pradesh (79) and West Bengal (69). Youtube. Cyclone Gaja centred over Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm and cross Tamil Nadu coast between Pamban and Cuddalore on Thursday evening or night, the Met said. Gaja was the sixth cyclone among the series of cyclone that hit the coast of Tamil Nadu in 2018 which was initially formed as a low pressure and intensified as a depression Once degraded, mudflats are difficult to restore.”. Before roosting, breeding, and settling at a place, migratory birds survey the habitat, and only if they find it conducive, do they stay else they disperse. Pal Pandian, a birdwatcher at Koonthankulam bird sanctuary near Tirunelveli said that rainfall was meagre and the peregrine falcon and red-necked falcon have been spotted. As Tamil Nadu Braces for Cyclone Nivar, Memories of Gaja Drive Farmers, Fisherfolk Sleepless. Cyclone Burevi is the third cyclone to hit Tamil Nadu in two years after Cyclone Gaja in 2018 and Cyclone Nivar recently. \n But Cyclone Gaja is a major disaster, and its economic impact in Tamil Nadu is comparable to that of the tsunami of 2004. Cyclone Gaja heading towards coastal Tamil Nadu, expected to make landfall on Nov 15. Our emails are made to shine in your inbox, with something fresh every morning, afternoon, and weekend. Currently moving in at 17 kmph towards Tamil Nadu, Gaja is expected to make landfall at Nagapattinam district between 8 pm and 11 pm on Thursday. Updated: 21 Nov 2018, 05:28 PM IST Dharani Thangavelu. Shortly after hitting the coast, Gaja would weaken into a deep depression and would continue to travel over land in west-southwest direction towards South Kerala. Chennai: Cyclonic storm 'Gaja' over the Bay of Bengal is set to make landfall between Cuddalore and Pamban on Thursday evening, bringing heavy rainfall to Tamil Nadu. S. Balachandran, the resident ornithologist at Point Calimere and Deputy Director, Bombay Natural History Society, explained that high-velocity winds that accompany cyclones are detrimental to bird congregation sites and rain-filled ones usher dramatic changes. Farmers have seen acres of their coconut farms and banana plantations ruined, according to the The News Minute. Follow LIVE UPDATES: Cyclone Gaja, named by Sri Lanka, is the second cyclone to hit the coastal area in a month after Cyclone Titli wreaked havoc in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh on October 11, killing a total of 70 people. You may republish Mongabay content in your publication at no cost. Tamil Nadu government announced helpline numbers 1070 (state-level) and 1077 (districts) for those needing assistance in the wake of Cyclone Gaja. “Birds flocking to an area is a clear indication of it being biodiverse and secure. It is expected to make landfall between Pamban and Cuddalore on Thursday afternoon. Balachandran observed that several species from sand hoppers to vultures have disappeared over the years. Cyclone Gaja is expected to make the landfall along the coast of Tamil Nadu between Pamban and Cuddalore, around Nagapattinam in late evening today, possibly between 8 pm to 11 pm. Measures were taken by the Tamil Nadu government to store dry rations and fuel for the people after the cyclone's impact. Gaja Impact Gallery . The cyclonic storm Gaja intensified into a severe storm on Tuesday, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a cyclone alert for Tamil Nadu and the Puducherry coast. “Drugs similar in composition to the banned diclofenac like Ketoprofen, Aceclofenac, Flunixin, and Nimesulide continue to be in use. KK Kaushal, Field Director, Mudumalai Tiger Reserve said that veterinarians are being educated about Diclofenac equivalent drugs and the plan for a captive breeding centre for vultures at the Sigur Reserve Forest Range has been approved. Here’s how the southern states have fared so far: The state government has estimated that the cyclone uprooted over 170,000 trees and damaged about 117,000 houses. It is the fifth cyclone that has taken shape in the North Indian ocean region in 2020. The Cyclone has left a trail of destruction in the delta districts of Tamil Nadu claiming lives of at least 63 people. “Drugs similar in composition to the banned diclofenac like Ketoprofen, Aceclofenac, Flunixin, and Nimesulide continue to be in use. While Cyclone Nivar ushered neither damage nor relief, cyclone Burevi ensured 40 cm rainfall in just two days. With the cyclone submerging the ground vegetation at the tank, the birds have again moved out. Usually, by the last week of September to October, the sanctuary starts buzzing with winged visitors beginning with open-billed storks but it wasn’t the case this year due to insufficient rain from the southwest monsoon. Cyclone Gaja, which made landfall ... of Tamil Nadu on Sunday. 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