Besides, the rainfall also affect regions in and around of Chennai. You can support quality journalism by turning off ad blocker or purchase a subscription for unlimited access to The Hindu. Usually, it occurs when the eye of the storm moves over the land. @VNarayanasami took site inspection on the Coastal villages at Raj Bhavan & Muthialpet Constituencies and given instructions to the Line Department Officers for safety of the Human life ,Animals and Properties like boat, net, engine etc. According to India Meteorological Department, the severe cyclonic storm Nivar has moved west-northwestwards and lay centered over southwest Bay of Bengal, about 290 km east-southeast of Cuddalore, about 300 km east southeast of Puducherry and 350 km south southeast of Chennai. The Met Department has once again said Cyclone Nivar is likely to cross between Mamallapuram and Karaikkal as a very severe cyclonic storm after midnight. "Before noon all such hoardings, even if it is under court orders are to be removed due to the emergency. Namakkal, Dharmapuri, Vellore, Ranipet, Tiruppattur districts on November 26. Bay of Bengal. Cyclone Nivar, Weather Forecast November 23, 24 Highlights: Cyclone Nivar is likely to cross Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts between Karaikal and Mamallapuram late in the evening on November 25. Nivar will move northwest wards and weaken further into a cyclonic storm during the next three hours, the IMD said. A senior police officer said, "No vehicle will be allowed on these stretches since they are located in coastal areas. Places including Nungambakkam, Poonamallee and Taramani have received somewhat 10 cm and 11 cm of rainfall. Very severe cyclonic storm Nivar made landfall near Puducherry in the early hours of Thursday, bringing heavy rains to the union territory and neighbouring Tamil Nadu, India Meteorological Department (IMD) officials said. Cyclone Nivar made a late-night landfall near Puducherry. Apart from the general number 100, 101, 112, and 1031, the police control rooms will redirect distress calls to the department concerned, 104 is for medical and 108 for ambulance support and 1070 and 1077 emergency natural disaster relief. As Cyclone Nivar approaches, the Puducherry government said the administrative machinery is fully geared up to meet any exigency arising out of the situation. Picture depicts deluge caused by Cyclone Nivar. The commuters could get their refunds for fully cancelled train services on cancellation of tickets. The cyclone began its landfall on Wednesday night about 10.30 p.m. after moving at a speed of 16 kmph for six hours. The trajectory shows that the landfall will be closer to Puducherry and Marakkanam. Cyclone Nivar made a late-night landfall near Puducherry. Schools in Tamil Nadu have remained shut since March owing to COVID-19. Uninterrupted milk supply would be ensured through Ponlait, she said. In an early morning tweet, Puducherry's Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi said: "Good #MorningNutrition. With the owners one after the other parking their vehicles, the bridge was lined up with swanky cars on both sides of the overpass presenting a never before seen spectacle, civic workers said. Central Water Commission has advised Airports Authority of India to be cautious and keep a vigil if water levels rise in the Adyar river as it runs under the runway of Chennai airport. "The waterlogging is because the high tides in the sea are delaying the release of water from here. Besides, Nivar cyclone resulted to heavy rainfall in the coastal areas. Residents have reported waterlogging in areas including George Town, Nungambakkam, Madipakkam, Sholinganallur, Perungudi, Vepery, Kilpauk, Anna Nagar, Aminjikarai, Arumbakkam, T.Nagar, Shenoy Nagar, Mogappair, Adyar and Vadapalani. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Nivar weakened into a severe cyclonic storm after its centre crossed coast near Puducherry. Lt. Gov. It is now moving at a speed of 7 km per hour. As many as 2,000 people from across the Union Territory were accommodated in relief camps, Chief Minister V Narayanasamy said on Thursday. Wind speed of 130 km/hr . Flights cancelled include those to Kannur, Kozhikode, Vijayawada, Tiruchi, Thoothukudi, Bengaluru, Mangalore and Hubli. "The Army is ready to assist the government and civil administration in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, maintaining communication with concerned officials", a defence press release said. PTI A statement from the CMO said there would be an inflow of water into Penna River and Somasila project which are filled to the brim. Total suspension of fishing operation is also advised for these areas. Udhaya kumar, six NDRF teams were positioned in Cuddalore, three teams each in Chengalpattu and Nagapattinam, and two teams in Villupuram and Mayiladuthurai districts. Chennai has recorded 30.86 cm of rainfall, according to data released by IMD Chennai at 5.30 p.m. For context, the average rainfall in the region during this season is expected to be 8-10 mm per day. Cyclone Nivar began its landfall around 11.30 pm on Wednesday and crossed the Puducherry coast before 2.30 am on Thursday. According to the Tamil Nadu government, as many as 2,27,317 people have been relocated to 3,085 relief camps set up by the state government. The cyclonic storm NIVAR over southwest Bay of Bengal has burgeoned into a 'severe cyclonic storm' and lay 370 km east southeast of Chennai and 310 km southeast of Puducherry, according to a morning update from the India Meteorological Department on Wednesday. The Greater Chennai Corporation has ordered the removal of all hoardings in the city to prevent accidents during the cyclone landfall. District Collector in-charge Purva Garg said that the Department of Civil Supplies has been instructed to stock up provisions to provide food for three to four days. For reprint rights: Syndications Today, NDRF personnel carrying out rescue operations in Chennai's Mudichur in the aftermath of Cyclone Nivar on Thursday (Photo Credits: PTI), Car lies buried under an uprooted tree in Puducherry on Thursday (Photo Credits: PTI), Chennai's Mudichur area flooded on Thursday (Photo Credits: PTI), Cyclone Nivar uprooted more than 1,000 trees, fresh low-pressure is expected to form in the Bay of Bengal, cyclonic storm claimed at least three lives, Cyclone Nivar makes landfall, brings strong winds, heavy rains to Puducherry, Tamil Nadu | In pictures, Fact Check: 2017 video of flooded Marina beach shared as recent Cyclone Nivar visuals in Chennai, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry were very well prepared: Kiran Bedi on handling Cyclone Nivar. "A total of 22 fishing boats from Karaikal that were involved in deep-sea fishing were brought back to safety," Mr. Udhaya Kumar said. On Saturday the Nizamuddin-Kanniyakumari train stands cancelled. Fresh round of Centre-farmers' talks fail to yield any result, what's next? Tamil Nadu State Disaster Management Authority issued severe weather warning for the State. In Chennai, approach roads to the Marina beach, off the arterial Kamaraj Salai, remain flooded. The wall cloud bands in the forward sector are entering into land and the weather system is interacting with the land surface, it said. - K. Lakshmi. Nivar will move northwest wards and weaken further into a cyclonic storm during the next three hours, the IMD said. At 03:30 UTC on November 26, the center of Cyclonic Storm "Nivar" was located over north coastal Tamil Nadu, about 85 km (53 miles) NNW of Puducherry and about 95 km (59 miles) WSW of Chennai. Cyclone Nivar: Path. The weather monitoring department also said that Nivar has weakened from a 'very severe' to 'severe' cyclonic storm. As seen during previous cyclones, one of the hardest tasks after the immediate danger passes is to restore civil amenities, including removing water-logging, clearing roads and  providing immediate medical attention. The cyclone is expected to make landfall at around midnight on November 25, according to the IMD. Puducherry, meanwhile, revoked prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the Code of … — Staff Reporter. The last time it was opened was in 2015 during the Chennai floods, when its overflowing waters caused devastation in the city. Cyclone Nivar developed over the Bay of Bengal and made landfall on the coast of Puducherry around 2.30 am Thursday with a wind speed of 120-130 kmph gusting to 145 kmph. The cyclone was centred over coastal Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, at about 25 km north of Puducherry, at 5.20 am on Thursday. 19 feet against full level of 17.90 feet and is being monitored by WRD. — Our Corrrespondent, The Indian Army is ready to deploy 12 Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) teams and two Engineer Task Force units during Cyclone Nivar. Tides were seen rising several metres causing damage to the granite stack. In an early morning tweet, Puducherry's Lieutenant Governor Kiran … The Southern Railway has fully cancelled 12 trains and partially cancelled 11 trains due to Cyclone Nivar. Kran Bedi, in an order, said that December 19 (Saturday) would be a working day instead. Nivar a cyclonic storm is affecting Puducherry and South Chennai. It is very urgent," said Mr.Prakash. Nivar is expected to make the landfall as a 'very severe cyclone' with a wind speed of 120-130 kmph gusting to 145 kmph, the IMD has said. 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