It made landfall in Puducherry with a wind speed of … Overall, Nivar caused $600 million dollars in damages. Landfall will be around puducherry during … Cyclone Nivar Updates: Cyclone to intensify into severe storm in 12 hrs; Tamil Nadu sees heavy rainfall in areas Cyclone Nivar Live Updates: Nivar is likely to be a very severe cyclonic storm and will move west-northwestwards in the next 12 hours and intensify further by tomorrow evening with a wind speed of 120-130 kmph gusting to 145 kmph. Cyclone Nivar Updates: Cyclone to intensify into severe storm in 12 hrs; Tamil Nadu sees heavy rainfall in areas Cyclone Nivar Live Updates: Nivar is likely to be a very severe cyclonic storm and will move west-northwestwards in the next 12 hours and intensify further by tomorrow evening with a wind speed of 120-130 kmph gusting to 145 kmph. It brought heavy rain and strong winds to Chennai. Tamil Nadu govt has declared a holiday and public transportation halted in seven districts. [22], Cyclone Nivar at peak strength on November 25. [12], The Cyclone brought heavy to very heavy rains over North coastal Tamilnadu starting 23rd November 2020.Chennai received continuous downpours on 23,24,25 November 2020 with IMD Chennai recording 163mm ending 25th November 8:30 AM IST. A low-pressure zone formed in the upper layers of the atmosphere over the South Bay of Bengal yesterday (Saturday, 21st November). [4], On 24 November, six National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams have been posted to Cuddalore and two teams will be deployed in Chennai. Cyclone Nivar ravages city. An elderly woman pushes her cart on a waterlogged road during heavy rain triggered by Cyclone Nivar, in Chennai, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020. Cyclone in Chennai, Tamil Nadu Highlights: Cyclone Nivar has made landfall and crossed Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts as a very severe cyclonic storm with a wind speed … Heavy Rain due to Nivar Cyclone in Chennai CHENNAI: According to IMD, the cyclone over southwest Bay of Bengal moved westwards at a speed of 5kmph during past six hours and lay centred at 5.30pm about 320 km east-southeast of Cuddalore, about 350 km southeast of Puducherry and 410 km east southeast of Chennai. Photo: Shutterstock. The eighth depression and fourth named storm of the 2020 North Indian Ocean cyclone season, Nivar originated from a disturbance in the Intertropical Convergence Zone. The tentative path of the cyclone set to make landfall between 25th and 26th. Cyclone Nivar has brought Chennai to a standstill as heavy rain pounded the city since morning even as it is likely to cross Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast between Karaikal and … Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Nivar was a tropical cyclone which brought severe impacts to portions of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh in late November of 2020. People are having a hard time coping with the incoming storm, while … The meteorological department has said that Nivar may make a landfall on Wednesday. Heavy rains lash Chennai ahead of Cyclone Nivar’s landfall Cyclone Nivar is expected to make landfall between Mamallapuram and Karaikal late on Wednesday with a wind speed … "Cyclone Nivar lays 350 km southeast of Chennai moving northwards and likely to intensify into severe cyclonic storm and cross between Karaikal … The Times of India News App for Latest City News, Copyright © 2020 Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Though Cyclone Nivar is now likely to weaken into a cyclonic storm, heavy rains will … Heavy rainfall from cyclone Nivar has caused flooding in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. 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Cyclone Nivar to hit TN, Puducherry tonight; rains lash Chennai. "The very severe cyclonic storm Nivar over Southwest Bay of Bengal moved west-northwestwards with a speed of 9 kmph during past six hours and crossed Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts near Puducherry from 11:30 pm on Wednesday night to 2:30 am today as a very severe cyclonic storm with an estimated wind speed of 120-130 kmph gusting to 145 kmph," the IMD said. Due to this, the fishermen have been warned NOT TO VENTURE INTO THE SA ON 25TH NOVEMBER. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea, while people in … According to Area Cyclone Warning Centre-Chennai, the cyclone is expected to cross between Mamallapuram and Karaikal late on Wednesday with a wind speed of up to 145kmph. [6] Measures were taken by the Tamil Nadu government to store dry rations and fuel for the people after the cyclone's impact. Cyclone Nivar Makes Landfall; Heavy Rain In Chennai, Puducherry Nivar weakened into a severe cyclonic storm after it crossed the coast near Puducherry, the IMD said. Cyclone Nivar made landfall near Puducherry on November 25th. Cyclone in Chennai, Tamil Nadu Highlights: Cyclone Nivar has made landfall and crossed Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts as a very severe cyclonic storm with a wind speed … Normal life has been disrupted and many areas have been submerged. [21] Loss of APSPDCL was amounted to be ₹50.7 million (US$687,000). Photo: Shutterstock. It intensified into a depression on the early hours of November 23. Estimated speed of cyclone The Meteorological Department (IMD) said that the average wind speed associated with this very severe cyclonic storm is estimated to be 120-130 kmph, and maximum wind speed of 145 kmph while crossing the coast. Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Nivar was a tropical cyclone which brought severe impacts to portions of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh in late November of 2020. Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], November 25 (ANI): In view of Cyclone Nivar, aircraft operations at Chennai airport will remain suspended from 7 … Pic: IMD. 25 Nov 2020: Cyclone Nivar to hit TN, Puducherry tonight; rains lash Chennai . CHENNAI: All three major ports in and around Chennai hoisted level 6 warning signals and shut their gates for operations as Chennai braces for Cyclone Nivar … Cyclone Nivar, which has intensified into a severe cyclonic storm, is approaching Tamil Nadu and Puducherry and is expected to hit the southeast coast by midnight.. Mamallapuram in Tamil Nadu and Karaikal in Puducherry will be hit, reports said. [17], Trees were uprooted, electric poles were damaged and several areas were flooded as of November 26. The Regional Meteorological Centre has forecast wind speeds to be in the range of 100-110km an hour. Please update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. The disturbance gradually organized and on November 23, both the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that a tropical depression has formed. 25 Nov - 09.14 pm For Traffic Emergencies or Accidents. The landfall of Nivar began late on Wednesday night. Cyclone Nivar has brought Chennai to a standstill as heavy rain pounded the city since morning even as it is likely to cross Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast between Karaikal and … [20] In Nellore district, Paddy seedlings in 2500 hectares drowned and in Prakasam district, standing crops in 34,000 hectares were damaged. CHENNAI: All three major ports in and around Chennai hoisted level 6 warning signals and shut their gates for operations as Chennai braces for Cyclone Nivar … 25 Nov - 09.14 pm For Traffic Emergencies or Accidents. Flooding affected dozens of locations in Chennai on Wednesday, November 25, the Times of India said, citing local officials, as Cyclone Nivar approached the Tamil Nadu coast. PTI 26 November 2020 Cyclone Nivar Latest News LIVE: Chennai Metro services to resume at 12 pm Chennai Metro services to resume at 12 pm, was suspended last night ahead of Cyclone Nivar … Bhupinder Singh Updated on Nov 25, 2020, 18:35 IST. Meanwhile, Director, Area Cyclone Warning Centre, Chennai said, "Cyclone Nivar lays 350 km SE of Chennai moving NW and likely to intensify into severe cyclonic storm and … It weakened on the early hours of November 27. Cyclone Nivar crossed Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coast between 11.30pm and 2.30am as a very severe cyclonic storm with an estimated wind speed of 120kmph to 130kmph. The rainfalls made significant impact on the districts of Chittoor, Prakasam, Kadapa and Nellore, 112000 people were affected, 2,294 houses/huts were damaged, 6,133 homes were left stranded, 2,618 small animals, 88 large animals and 8,130 poultry birds were reported dead based on a preliminary evaluation. Cyclone Nivar Latest News LIVE: Chennai Metro services to resume at 12 pm Chennai Metro services to resume at 12 pm, was suspended last night ahead of Cyclone Nivar … Heavy … Chennai: Cyclone Nivar made a late-night landfall near Puducherry. IIT Madras researchers brave Cyclone Nivar to collect real-time data and prevent future floods in Chennai Submitted by Swati Bansal on Mon, 2020-12-21 22:01 Post By: Swati Bansal [11], Showers and thunderstorms associated with Nivar impacted parts of Sri Lanka as the system moved inland on November 26. Meanwhile, other parts of coastal Tamil Nadu and Puducherry have evacuated thousands of people in anticipation of the havoc Cyclone Nivar may cause in these areas as the storm approaches with a wind speed of 120-130 kmph. Nivar made its landfall over North Coastal Tamilnadu between Puducherry and Chennai close to Mahabalipuram. The wind speed was around 100-120 kmph at the time of the cyclone making landfall. Meanwhile, rains lashed Chennai as Cyclone Nivar lay 350 km South-East of Chennai moving North-West. Nivar is likely to be stronger than Vardah, which made landfall closer to Chennai in December 2016 with wind speed of 110kmph. [13] Due to intense rainfall, Chembarambakkam lake have released water for the first time after five years. In view of the approaching cyclone, the sluice gates of Chembarambakkam … Top developments on Cyclone Nivar: 1. It has been estimated that the winds will blow at 62 kmph. At that time, high-speed winds at 50 kmph to 75 kmph are likely to blow. [1], On November 22, an area of low pressure was formed in the Bay of Bengal, off the coast of Tamil Nadu. When it enters into the land it’s speed will range between 120 to 140 km/hour. Officials were also directed to ensure that people in vulnerable areas were evacuated. Meenambakkam in Chennai received 120 mm rainfall from 8.30 AM yesterday to 5.30 AM today, as per. When it enters into the land it’s speed will range between 120 to 140 km/hour. Warning for heavy rains in Tamil Nadu! Rainwater entering houses was also seen in some places in the western suburbs. As such, there are prospects for heavy rains in most Tamil Nadu Districts. The wind speed was around 100-120 kmph at the time of the cyclone making landfall. [19], Eight people were reported dead in Andhra Pradesh. [5] During a review meeting, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, K. Palaniswami asked his cabinet members and officials to remain completely vigilant and take necessary precautions ahead of the Cyclone. Cyclone Nivar crossed Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coast between 11.30pm and 2.30am as a very severe cyclonic storm with an estimated wind speed of 120kmph to 130kmph. The cyclone is expected to make landfall between Mamallapuram and Karaikal on November 25 late evening with a wind speed of upto 120 kmph, according to … Chennai and other parts of North TN saw gusty winds touching 60-70kmph on 24,25 November.Several roads were closed in the area of the Greater Chennai Corporation were closed due to waterlogging. ..... Posted on : 22/Nov/2020 10:10:15 PM: Share : The Chennai Regional Meteorological Centre has warned that a storm will attack the state of Tamil Nadu on 25th November! [9], The District magistrate of the Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh reported that 3,363 people were sheltered in 115 relief camps. Tamil Nadu government suspended bus services until further orders in seven districts of Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Pudukottai, Thanjavur, Villupuram, Chengalpattu and Cuddalore. CHENNAI: Nivar cyclone will touch Tamil Nadu coast by Wednesday afternoon. IMD issued cyclone warnings off the coast of Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry and Sri Lanka. Incoming: Thousands Evacuated In Chennai Ahead Of Cyclone Nivar's Landfall. Waterlogging has also been reported in parts of the city following overnight rainfall due to the cyclonic storm. The weather formation was about 90 km east-southeast … According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), this deep depression has moved west-northwestwards at the speed of 5 kmph in the past 6 hours. CHENNAI: Nivar cyclone will touch Tamil Nadu coast by Wednesday afternoon. Cyclone Nivar expected shortly! Cyclone Nivar to hit TN, Puducherry tonight; rains lash Chennai. The tropical storm has weakened from a "very severe cyclonic storm" to a "severe cyclonic storm" with a wind speed … Heavy rainfall from cyclone Nivar has caused flooding in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. 25 Nov - 08.44 pm Nivar Cyclone about 95 km east-southeast of cuddalore and 100 km east-southeast of Puduchery. The Hyderabad and Amaravati meteorological departments has forecasted heavy rains in andhr apradesh and telangana for another three days the meterological departmentshas forecast moderate to heavy rains acorss the state as low pressure is likely to to form on November 6th and November 24,25,26,27,28th the northern bay … ALSO READ Tamil Nadu adds 3,616 new Covid cases, 1,203 from Chennai alone As Cyclone Nivar approaches, Chennai and coastal TN experience heavy rains Tamil Nadu adds 5,652 Covid cases, 983 in Chennai alone Apple starts manufacturing flagship iPhone 11 model at Chennai plant Tamil Nadu … The tropical storm has weakened from a "very severe cyclonic storm" to a "severe cyclonic storm" with a wind speed … 25 Nov 2020: Cyclone Nivar to hit TN, Puducherry tonight; rains lash Chennai . Though Cyclone Nivar is now likely to weaken into a cyclonic storm, heavy rains will continue in Chennai … 369 Shares. Rain lashed in parts of Chennai on November 25. Ram Nagar in Velachery, parts of Madipakkam, Puzhuthivakkam, Pulianthope and KK Nagar are some of the localities that witnessed severe inundation as a result of the cyclone. Water logging was witnessed in many parts of Chennai, due to heavy rainfall ahead of Cyclone Nivar's landfall. The estimates of Chennai civic officials reported that flood water entered around 40,000 homes within the borders of the Corporation. 25 Nov - 08.44 pm Nivar Cyclone about 95 km east-southeast of cuddalore and 100 km east-southeast of Puduchery. Cyclone Nivar, which crossed Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts as a very severe cyclonic storm with 120-135 kmph speed, has weakened into a severe cyclonic storm with wind speed … As Cyclone Nivar packed winds with speed up to 130 kmph rammed the coast between Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, it seemed to have had a devastating effect on the green cover in Chennai. "Cyclone Nivar … The eighth depression and fourth named storm of the 2020 North Indian Ocean cyclone season, Nivar originated from a disturbance in the Intertropical Convergence Zone. [16] Five people were reported dead in Tamil Nadu. CHENNAI: DMK leader M K Stalin on Saturday demanded the state government to announce a compensation of Rs 30,000 per acre for the crop damages caused due to cyclone Nivar … The Regional Meteorological Centre has forecast wind speeds to be in the range of 100-110km an hour. Close to 400 tonnes of fallen trees collected from different parts of the city in the wake of Cyclone Nivar will be put to good use this time. The capital city, Chennai has been witnessing a spell of strong winds since the landfall. Cyclone Nivar Live Weather Updates Uptodate Report Cyclone Nivar . Although Chennai did not encounter large scale flooding during Cyclone Nivar, certain localities in the city experienced some flooding and waterlogging. Chennai/Puducherry (Tamil Nadu) [India], November 25 (ANI): Water logging was witnessed in some parts of Chennai, due to heavy rainfall ahead of Cyclone Nivar's landfall. CHENNAI: With memories of the damage caused by Cyclone ‘Vardah’ in the city and neighbouring districts still afresh, government departments are readying contingency plans to face Cyclone ‘Nivar’. Earlier, the IMD had said Nivar will cross coast near Puducherry with a wind speed of 120-130 kmph, gusting up to 145 kmph. Cyclone Nivar, which has intensified into a severe cyclonic storm, is approaching Tamil Nadu and Puducherry and is expected to hit the southeast coast by midnight.. Mamallapuram in Tamil Nadu and Karaikal in Puducherry will be hit, reports said. [3], Red warnings were put in place for northern Sri Lanka, with the threat of heavy rainfall in the region. Very severe cyclonic storm Nivar hit the coast of Tamil Nadu in the late hours of Thursday, 25 November. Chennai is expected to be hit by strong winds that can go upto 90-100 kmph. In the early hours of November 24, it intensified into a cyclonic storm and it was named Nivar. (PTI Photo/R Senthil Kumar) Cyclone Nivar, which is expected to make landfall on the Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast late Wednesday night, has already intensified into a ‘very severe’ cyclonic storm. [10], On November 26, the IMD issued yellow alert in several parts of Karnataka including Bengaluru. On the next day, both agencies upgraded the system to a tropical storm, with the latter assigning it the name Nivar. [8] The Tamil Nadu state government reported that more than 100,000 people were evacuated and were sheltered in 1000 relief centers. Chennai: All eyes are set on the deep depression that has been forming over the southwest Bay of Bengal that has now intensified into a cyclonic storm and has been named Nivar. It further weakened into a cyclonic storm and centred … [14] Many areas including Madipakkam, Velachery, Adambakkam and suburbs around Tambaram and low lying regions along the river Adyar were flooded. Chennai: Cyclone Nivar, which made landfall in the early hours of Thursday, has wreaked havoc in parts of Tamil Nadu, killing two people. Ahead of Cyclone Nivar's landfall on the eastern coast of the Indian peninsula, operations at the Chennai airport have been suspended from 7 pm Wednesday till 7 am the next day. (PTI Photo/R Senthil Kumar) Cyclone Nivar, which is expected to make landfall on the Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast late Wednesday night, has already intensified into a ‘very severe’ cyclonic storm. Chennai: All eyes are set on the deep depression that has been forming over the southwest Bay of Bengal that has now intensified into a cyclonic storm and has been named Nivar. Cyclone Nivar, which is moving at a speed of 100-120 km/hour, according to the IMD, had on Wednesday moved about 350 km southeast of Puducherry and 410 km east southeast of Chennai CHENNAI: With memories of the damage caused by Cyclone ‘Vardah’ in the city and neighbouring districts still afresh, government departments are readying contingency plans to face Cyclone ‘Nivar’. Chennai: Cyclone Nivar made a late-night landfall near Puducherry. ALSO READ Tamil Nadu adds 3,616 new Covid cases, 1,203 from Chennai alone As Cyclone Nivar approaches, Chennai and coastal TN experience heavy rains Tamil Nadu adds 5,652 Covid cases, 983 in Chennai alone Apple starts manufacturing flagship iPhone 11 model at Chennai plant Tamil Nadu … CHENNAI: The Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-M) researchers and students undertook a data collection exercise amidst the heavy rains and winds during Cyclone Nivar … [2], The JTWC issued a Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert early on November 22 and according to them, it intensified into a tropical storm which was unofficially designated as Tropical Cyclone 04B. For reprint rights: Times Syndication Service, Nivar cyclone: Wind speed may be 100kmph in Chennai, Heavy Rain due to Nivar Cyclone in Chennai, Chennai: Police recovers over 800 stolen mobile phones, ‘Incorrect to presume COVID+ UK passenger infected with new variant’: TN Health Secy, Terror case: NIA raids 7 locations in Kerala's Thrissur and Kozhikode, Major mishap: Container truck hits car on Yamuna Expressway in Agra, 5 charred to death, Farmers' delight: This salon at Delhi's Singhu Border is grooming farmers for protest, Shocking: Telangana woman dies at bus stand after hospital allegedly refused treatment, 5 Delicious Burger Recipes to Try at Home, Terms of Use and Grievance Redressal Policy. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Nivar weakened into a severe cyclonic storm after its centre crossed coast near Puducherry. The meteorological department has said that Nivar may make a landfall on Wednesday. The disturbance gradually organized and on November 23, both the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) and the India Meteorological Department(IMD) reported that a tropical depressi… The Chennai municipal corporation also ordered the removal of all hoardings ahead of Cyclone Nivar’s landfall in Tamil Nadu to avoid any untoward incidents due to collapsing hoardings. "While crossing wind speed likely to touch 145 kmph," said the Director, Area Cyclone Warning Centre, Chennai. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), this deep depression has moved west-northwestwards at the speed of 5 kmph in the past 6 hours. Landfall will be around puducherry during … [18] The Chief Minister of Puducherry V. Narayanasamy reported that the initial loss in agriculture and other sectors was estimated at ₹4 billion (US$54.2 million). It made a landfall in Karaikal, Puducherry on the midnight of November 25. 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