Four deaths in Kerala due to cyclone Ockhi
Cyclone Ockhi currently lies at about 130 km southwest of Thiruvananthapuram, says IMD Chennai
Intermittent rain possible in Chennai tonight and tomorrow
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
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.
Mukkadal Dam in Kanyakumari has reportedly reached full level. Excess water is being let off from the damn to prevent flooding.
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.
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.
Trees uprooted, power lines disrupted in Tamil Nadu and Lakshadweep
Courtallam waterfalls in Tirunelveli declared out of bounds for tourists
"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.
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.
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
2 NDRF teams with 60 personnel rush to Kanyakumari
A team of 47 NDRF personnel to be stationed in Kochi for requirements in Lakshadweep
Kanyakumari administration swiftly responds and clearing trees in major roads
Cyclonic winds in#Kanyakumari.. A Cell phone tower falls on a building in #Nagercoil.. Gusty winds here.. @praddy06 @ChennaiRains @chnblog @SkymetWeather pic.twitter.com/sQmHDQIAlf
- Haricharan (@Hari_ch96) November 30, 2017