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This Article is From Dec 01, 2017

Chennai Weather Live: 8 Dead In Tamil Nadu, Kerala As Cyclone Ockhi Heads For Lakshadweep

Hours after the IMD or Indian Meteorological Department has issued a cyclone alert, the Bay of Bengal depression became a cyclone named Ockhi.

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Updated : December 01, 2017 1:36 am IST

Tamil Nadu weather: 865 people evacuated from low lying areas in Kanyakumari. (PTI)

Chennai: A depression over the Bay of Bengal intensified into a cyclone, dubbed Cyclone Ockhi on Thursday, which has led to the death of four people in Kanyakumari district. The situation is particularly worrisome in Kankyakumari, where over 845 people have been evacuated from the low lying areas. The MeT department has predicted more heavy rainfall to Tamil Nadu, Lakshadweep and parts of Kerala in the coming week. The IMD said it expects rainfall at most places with heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places very likely over south Tamil Nadu and south Kerala during the next 24 hours and isolated heavy falls during the subsequent 24 hours. Rescue operations are on by the Southern Naval Command, which has deployed three ships and two aircraft to locate around 13 fishermen who are missing. Sea conditions are expected to be very rough in the area, the weather office said. The IMD also said it expects damage to power and communication lines due to falling tree branches and uprooted trees. It also warned those living in thatched huts of damage and minor damage to pucca roads.
Nov 30, 2017 23:04 (IST)

Four deaths in Kerala due to cyclone Ockhi 

Four people have died in Kerala due to the cyclone. In Kollam, a man died after a tree fell on an auto rickshaw he was in. Two were electrocuted in rural Trivandrum and a woman died in a hospital after a tree fell on the house she lived in. 
Nov 30, 2017 22:11 (IST)

Cyclone Ockhi currently lies at about 130 km southwest of Thiruvananthapuram, says IMD Chennai

Nov 30, 2017 21:53 (IST)

Intermittent rain possible in Chennai tonight and tomorrow

Nov 30, 2017 21:03 (IST)

Cyclone Ockhi likely to intensify into severe storm by tomorrow morning

Cyclone Ockhi is likely to intensify into severe storm by tomorrow morning with wind speed upto 120 kmph, according to the weather forecast. Lakshadweep, South Kerala and Tamil Nadu are likely to be hit by heavy rainfall.

#CycloneOckhi lay centered 120 kms west-southwest of Kanyakumari, likely to move west-northwestwards towards Lakshadweep Islands; to intensify into severe storm by tomorrow morning with wind speed upto 120 kmph; Heavy rainfall warning for Lakshadweep, South Kerala & Tamilnadu. pic.twitter.com/wiuM5xY8IZ

Nov 30, 2017 20:51 (IST)

Tamil Nadu disaster management team releases advisory following cyclone Ockhi

The Tamil Nadu State Disaster Management Agency of Government has released an advisory, following cyclone Ockhi, listing the precautions which need to be followed in the unpredictable weather conditions in the state.



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Nov 30, 2017 20:14 (IST)

Mukkadal Dam in Kanyakumari has reportedly reached full level. Excess water is being let off from the damn to prevent flooding.

Nov 30, 2017 19:21 (IST)
Nov 30, 2017 19:04 (IST)

Schools in Thiruvananthipuram, Kollam to remain shut

All schools in Kerala's Thiruvananthipuram and Kollam districts will remain shut as a precautionary measure by the government. Other towns in coastal areas are likely to take the same measure.  

Nov 30, 2017 19:03 (IST)
Chennai Weather: Rain Batters Tamil Nadu, Cyclone Ockhi Heads For Lakshadweep: 10 Points

Four people were killed as heavy rain hammered coastal Tamil Nadu today after a depression in the Bay of Bengal turned into a cyclonic storm called Cyclone Ockhi about 60 km from the southern tip of the state. With the cyclone headed west towards Lakshadweep, it is unlikely to make a landfall in Tamil Nadu, the weather office said. Schools in seven districts of the state including Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, Kanyakumari and Virudhunagar were closed. In Thoothukudi and Kanyakumari, strong winds uprooted trees, snapped power lines and damaged settlements close to the sea. Heavy showers are likely to continue for the next 24 hours.
Nov 30, 2017 18:59 (IST)
Cyclone Ockhi: 10 Point-Guide To Be Disaster-Ready

Very heavy rain is forecast for south Tamil Nadu, Lakshadweep and south Kerala for the next 24 hours.
Nov 30, 2017 18:54 (IST)

The Southern Naval Command is gearing up for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief that may be required due to the effects Cyclone Ockhi in the southern part of Kerala, says news agency ANI. 

Nov 30, 2017 18:52 (IST)
Nov 30, 2017 18:20 (IST)

Trees uprooted, power lines disrupted in Tamil Nadu and Lakshadweep

Nov 30, 2017 18:06 (IST)

Courtallam waterfalls in Tirunelveli declared out of bounds for tourists

Nov 30, 2017 18:03 (IST)

"Cyclone might continue affecting areas surrounding Tamil Nadu, Odisha till next week"

Senior Meteorologist Jason Nicholls said that areas surrounding Tamil Nadu to Odisha in east India might be needed to put on alert for possible impacts later next week due to cyclone Ockhi.

Nov 30, 2017 17:46 (IST)

Our thoughts with people suffering in Kanyakumari, says Kamal Haasan

Actor Kamal Haasan today tweeted over the endless rain in Tamil Nadu which has resulted in the death of four people. "Kanniyakumari floats in rain. Our thoughts with people suffering there," the actor tweeted in Tamil. 

Nov 30, 2017 17:39 (IST)
Four dead in Tamil Nadu's Kanyakumari district 
Nov 30, 2017 17:08 (IST)
Rahul Gandhi's Kerala visit postponed

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi's Kerala visit, scheduled for December 1st, has been posponed due to cyclonic conditions in the state.  

Nov 30, 2017 15:48 (IST)
Cyclone Ockhi Update

985 electric poles and more than 500 trees fallen in Kanyakumari district

2 units of SDRF  and 2 units of NDRF being deployed to meet any eventuality
Nov 30, 2017 15:45 (IST)




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