The cyclone will coast between Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Wednesday midnight or early Thursday, the weather agency added. Puducherry: Centre of #CycloneNivar crossed coast near Puducherry during 11:30 pm of 25th Nov to 2:30 am of 26th Nov. So far, 25 NDRF teams have been deployed in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Andhra Pradesh. "It is very likely to move northwestwards and cross Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts between Karaikal and Mamallapuram around Puducherry during mid-night of November 25 and early hours of November 26 as a very severe cyclonic storm with a wind speed of 120-130 kmph gusting to 145 kmph," it said. Advertisement. Cyclonic storm. At 11.30pm on Tuesday, it lay centred 310 km east-southeast of Cuddalore, about 320 km east southeast of Puducherry and 380 km south southeast of Chennai. Wednesday has already been declared a holiday. "The India Meteorological Department is categorising Cyclone Nivar as 'very severe'. Vessels in the city's port have been moved to sea and port operations will likely remain shut until the cyclone makes landfall, a senior port official said. CM Palaniswami shared the video on Twitter and praised the worker, he wrote, "I am surprised to see how tirelessly these people are working for us even when the state is reeling under COVID-19 pandemic". Cyclone Nivar made landfall at around 2:30 am, with winds of up to 130 km per hour (81 miles per hour), according to the India Meteorological Department. Indian Navy and NDRF officials say 120 km winds will impact Puducherry while 100 km winds will be witnessed in Chennai. As a precautionary measure, over one lakh people have been taken to safety from coastal areas and power supply disconnected in vulnerable areas. The Puducherry Chief Minister spoke to NDTV on Tuesday and said large gatherings had been banned and public movement prohibited from 9 PM to 6 AM Thursday. By Mumbai Live Team 25 days ago Environment. In view of Cyclone Nivar, Bharatiya Janata Party has cancelled programmes under Vetrivel Yatra from November 25 till December 5 in Tamil Nadu, said BJP state chief L Murugan. Nivar made landfall along the Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast on late on Wednesday as the state hunkered down to face the “very severe” cyclone—its fifth major one in the last eight years. Under the influence of this cyclone, rainfall is expected to continue up to 27th November in Tamil Nadu," S Balachandran, India Meteorological Department (IMD) Chennai said. Nov 25, 2020 - 23:09 (IST) Cyclone Nivar LATEST Updates Landfall process starts, says IMD As per the IMD's 10.30 pm bulletin, Nivar touched the coast … "Very severe cyclonic storm Nivar now lies about 50 km east-southeast of Cuddalore, about 40 km east southeast of Puducherry.Landfall process commence. Cyclone Nivar, which intensified into a very severe cyclonic storm, started its landfall 30 km north of Puducherry late on Wednesday night. My prayers for the safety of coastal people of Tamilnadu, Puducherry and Andhra Pradesh from cyclone Nivar. pic.twitter.com/5SJTQexHcT, Landfall of #NivarCyclone will start in an hour: S Balachandran, IMD Chennai. 3:20 PM: TN CM K Palaniswami declares one more holiday. Due to Cyclone Nivar, flight operations at Chennai Airport will remain suspended from 7 pm today to 7 am tomorrow, according to officials. TRACK CYCLONE NIVAR LIVE: UPDATES Talking about cyclones, the tropical cyclones which are brewed on Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea are covered under North Indian Ocean Region. #CycloneNivar is likely to cross between Mamallapuram and Karaikal during midnight today and early hours of 26th November, as per IMD pic.twitter.com/xLAWuRaWf8, Southern Railway cancels seven trains on November 26. Who Assigns Names to Tropical Cyclones? A total of five trains partially cancelled: Southern Railways #CycloneNivarpic.twitter.com/227m3hqAaJ, Southern Railway cancels seven trains on November 26. Cyclone Nivar made landfall between Puducherry and Tamil Nadu. Cyclone Nivar and what comes next. Follow our special coverage of Coronavirus pandemic in India and get news updates from around the world. Gusty winds and rains lashed parts of Tamil Nadu today leaving several areas inundated and authorities have housed over one lakh people in shelters as severe cyclone "Nivar" hurtled towards the coast. There's an inventory of 27 items per person, which we keep ready, this also includes dignity kit for women," Atulya Misra said. Centre of cyclone to cross coast near puducherry  within next 3 hours," says India Meteorological Department. To get all the latest updates about Cyclon Nivar, follow BusinessToday.In live blog: 5:37 PM: Flight operations at Chennai airport have been suspended from 7 pm on November 25 till 7 am on November 26. 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. #WATCH: Shutters of Chembarambakkam Lake opened to release water into Adyar River, in order to avert flooding. He also said non-essential shops and services had been shut; only milk booths, fuel stations, hospitals and pharmacies, and government offices will be allowed to open. pic.twitter.com/z80Be0TPyg. Cyclone Nivar LIVE Updates: Cyclone Nivar To Hit Tamil Nadu, Puducherry With Winds At 145 Kmph Coastal Tamil Nadu and Puducherry are bracing for Cyclone Nivar, which has intensified into a … Tamil Nadu Additional Chief Secretary Atulya Misra has emphasised the need to ensure COVID-19 protocols are followed and masks, sanitisers are available. #TamilNadupic.twitter.com/gztfVJgORN, 2:50 PM: National Crisis Management Committee reviews preparedness for cyclone Nivar. "Cyclone Nivar Update: Indian Navy ships, aircraft, helicopters, diving, and disaster relief teams standby for rendering full support to State administration as Severe Cyclonic Storm Nivar crosses Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coast," tweeted the official spokesperson of Navy. Cyclone Nivar is expected to make landfall in Tamil Nadu in an hour, says weather department. Puducherry cyclone. The cyclone protection machinery at the Madras Atomic Power Station (MAPS) in Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu has been 'activated', and is closely monitoring the weather. #NivarCyclonepic.twitter.com/XVMld0xoVR, 4:15 PM: Nirvar cyclone: List of helpline numbers. Cyclone Nivar Latest Updates Live: Landfall process starts; over one lakh people evacuated across Tamil Nadu. According to India Meteorological Department (IMD), rainfall and thunderstorm are predicted over coastal & north interior Tamilnadu, Puducherry & Karaikal, south coastal Andhra Pradesh, and Rayalaseema on November 25 and 26 due to cyclonic storm Nivar. Anna Salai, GST Road and Kathipara junction were among the locations that witnessed traffic snarls. Cyclone Nivar heads towards south coast: List of major cyclones in India since 2019 Cyclone Nivar is expected to hit Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and … Post the Cyclone Nivar, on Saturday, the AQI for Mumbai was 125, according to the System of Air Quality Weather Forecasting and Research. For updates on Cyclone Nivar and other weather, science and environment issues, stay tuned to … Nivar is forecast intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm and is likely to cross the coast between Tamil Nadu and Puducherry before dawn on Thursday, the India Meteorological Department said. Bay of Bengal cyclone. pic.twitter.com/eeeSouiq04, Vehicles ply on a waterlogged road during heavy rain triggered by Cyclone Nivar, in Chennai, Pedestrians wade through a waterlogged road during heavy rain triggered by Cyclone Niva, A biker rides through a waterlogged road during heavy rain triggered by Cyclone Nivar. Coastal Tamil Nadu and Puducherry are bracing for Cyclone Nivar, which has intensified into a "severe cyclonic storm", expected to intensify further and is barrelling towards the southeast coast. They will be provided with food, water, hand sanitisers and face masks. Cyclone Nivar update: Cyclone Nivar made a late-night landfall near Puducherry. It is very likely to intensify further into a very severe cyclonic storm during next 12 hours. Tens of thousands of people were evacuated from low-lying areas of the southeast Indian state of Tamil Nadu ahead of a cyclone expected to make landfall in the early hours of Thursday. Till now 25 teams are deployed through Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, including 19 teams in Tamil Nadu and six in Puducherry," said Mr Pradhan. A holiday has been declared in the region today and transport services have also been suspended. Landfall of cyclone Nivar has commenced, which is now at about 50 km east-southeast of Cuddalore, and 40 km east southeast of Puducherry, according to IMD. Odisha too was affected by Hudhud. As the storage level touched 3,000 million cubic feet in the Chembarambakkam reservoir as against it full capacity of 3,645 Mcft, authorities began releasing about 1,000 cusecs into the Adyar river as a. Cyclone Nivar Live Updates: Estimated loss from storm Rs 400 crore: Puducherry CM Boats anchored at a coastal area before the landfall of Cyclone Nivar, in Mamallapuram. World; Cyclone Nivar live updates | Centre of storm crosses T.N., Puducherry coasts, set to weaken further by 7 a.m. 1 New Update Click here for latest updates. It could cause structural damage, uprooting of trees, damage to thatched/tin houses, & damage to banana & paddy crops. Several roads and intersections witnessed traffic congestion and waterlogging here on Tuesday in view of the intermittent rains influenced by the cyclonic storm 'Nivar.' All AAP volunteers should be ready to help wherever needed. As the surplus waters gushed forth with the opening of shutters after about five years, Chief Minister K Palaniswami inspected the dam premises and reviewed the precautionary measures and the outflow. #CycloneNivarhttps://t.co/DOLKsHdEi4pic.twitter.com/3nhWtb2OUr, 2:30 PM:IMD makes heavy rain forecast in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Andhra Pradesh on November 25, 26. News Updates Live: Cyclone Nivar crosses Puducherry, weakens significantly. In the latest bulletin, the IMD said, "Nivar will cross Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts between Karaikal and Mamallapuram around Puducherry during mid-night of November 25 and early hours of November 26 as a very severe cyclonic storm with a wind speed of 120-130 kmph gusting to 145 kmph". Today was also a public holiday. Cyclone Nivar brews over Bay of Bengal: Here's how the storm got its name The name Nivar is selected as per the suggestion from Iran. Severe cyclonic storm ''Nivar'' will intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm over the next 12 hours and cross the coast between Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Wednesday midnight or early Thursday, India Meteorological Department said. As the cyclone approached, the Tamil Nadu government evacuated about 1.25 lakh people to 1,486 relief camps in Chennai and southern districts by Wednesday evening. Cyclone Nivar LIVE Updates: Landfall process to start soon, cyclone to cross coast close to Puducherry around midnight, says IMD - India News , Firstpost Firstpost - FP Staff. The fishermen advised not to venture into the sea," he said. Home / India News / Cyclone Nivar makes landfall, rain hits Tamil Nadu Cyclone Nivar makes landfall, rain hits Tamil Nadu Earlier in the day, thousands of … Thank you for following the Cyclone Nivar live tracker with weather.com. ♦ Under the influence of Severe Cyclonic Storm ''NIVAR'',(i) fairly widespread to widespread rainfall/thunderstorm over coastal & north interior Tamilnadu, Puducherry & Karaikal, south coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema on 25th & 26th & southeast Telangana on 26th November. 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