Cyclone Nivar

Cyclone Nivar to cross Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts with wind speed of 120-130 km per hour on Wednesday: IMD

Cyclone Nivar is the second cyclone in the Bay of Bengal this year. In May, Cyclone Amphan had developed into a 'super cyclonic storm'.

Nov 24, 2020, 21:01 PM IST

Cyclone Nivar: NDRF deploys 1200 rescuers, puts 800 on standby ahead of landfall in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Andhra Pradesh

In view of the current COVID-19 scenario, the NDRF teams are also equipped with appropriate PPE kits.

Nov 24, 2020, 20:35 PM IST

Madras Atomic Power Station braces for Cyclone Nivar; Tamil Nadu declares public holiday on Wednesday

The Madras Atomic Power Station situated in Kalpakkam, 70-km away from Chennai city and adjoining the Bay of Bengal, has activated its Cyclone protection machinery as Tamil Nadu and Puducherry brace for the impact of severe Cyclone 'Nivar'. 

Nov 24, 2020, 18:44 PM IST

Cyclone Nivar: Indian Navy, Coast Guard teams ready for relief and rescue operations in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry

According to the Coast Guard officials, 15 disaster relief teams are ready to provide assistance to state and district administration.

Nov 24, 2020, 15:20 PM IST

Cyclone ‘Nivar’ expected to cross Tamil Nadu coast on November 25, government on high alert

Severe cyclonic storm Nivar is expected to cross the Tamil Nadu coast between Karaikal and Mamallapuram on Wednesday.

Nov 24, 2020, 10:29 AM IST