Cyclone Gaja crosses coast, rainfall pounds Tamil Nadu; 13 lives lost
The cyclonic storm crossed Tamil Nadu's coast between Nagapattinam and nearby Vedaranyam early hours Friday, bringing in heavy rains in the coastal regions, according to a weather bulletin.
Nov 17, 2018, 00:32 AM ISTCyclone Gaja crosses Tamil Nadu coast, over 76,000 people evacuated from 6 districts
A holiday has been declared for educational institutions in Nagapattinam.
Nov 16, 2018, 07:10 AM ISTCyclone Gaja likely to cross Tami Nadu coast early hours Friday, says IMD
At the time of landfall, wind speed of 80-90 kmph gusting up to 100 kmph and heavy rains were likely along the region, the Met office said.
Nov 16, 2018, 00:55 AM IST