Severe cyclonic storm Nivar is likely to cross the coasts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on Wednesday, ANI reported, citing the India Meteor...
Severe cyclonic storm Nivar is likely to cross the coasts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on Wednesday, ANI reported, citing the India Meteorological Department. As many as 30 teams of the National Disaster Response Force have been deputed for rescue operations as the region braces for heavy rain and high-speed winds, according to PTI.
“Cyclone Nivar is very likely to cross Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts between Karaikal and Mamallapuram around Puducherry during 25th November 2020 evening as a severe cyclonic storm with a wind speed of 100-110 kmph [kilometres per hour] gusting to 120 kmph,” the weather department said.
The cyclone is also likely to affect the coast of Andhra Pradesh. An unidentified NDRF official told PTI that 12 teams have been pre-deployed for rescue work, while 18 were on standby.
The weather department issued a red alert in Tamil Nadu and directed the authorities to prepare for very heavy rain in Thanjavur, Nagapattinam and Tiruvarur districts, The Hindu reported. Parts of Cuddalore, Perambalur, Villupuram and Tiruvannamalai are also likely to receive heavy rain.
#WATCH Tamil Nadu: Coastal parts of Chennai on alert ahead of Cyclone Nivar. According to IMD, #NivarCyclone is very likely to cross Tamil Nadu & Puducherry...
