The water level at Pillaipakkam tank, which drain into Chembarambakkam reservoir, has reached 12.08 feet against its full level of 13.20 feet. While Poondi reservoir, which did not receive much rainfall, gets mostly Krishna water as inflow, Red Hills reservoir received an inflow of 1,063 cusecs at 8 a.m. and its water level stands at 17.49 feet against full level of 21.20 ft. Claiming three lives in Tamil Nadu, Cyclone Nivar uprooted more than 1,000 trees in Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. It is very likely to intensify further into a very severe cyclonic storm during next 12 hours. While certain countries hoist flags, India uses distinct signs for day and night. This step has been taken as part of precautionery measure and for the safety of motorists.". Fairly widespread to widespread rainfall/thunderstorm over coastal and north interior Tamilnadu, Puducherry and Karaikal, south coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema on November 25 and 26, and southeast Telangana on November 26. It is very likely to intensify further into a very severe cyclonic storm during next 12 hours. "The Army is ready to assist the government and civil administration in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, maintaining communication with concerned officials", a defence press release said. Cyclone Nivar developed over the Bay of Bengal and made landfall on the coast of Puducherry around 2.30 am Thursday with a wind speed of 120-130 kmph gusting to 145 kmph. Usually, it occurs when the eye of the storm moves over the land. — Staff Reporter. Owing to cyclone Nivar, Tamil Nadu government has declared public holiday tomorrow in 13 districts, including Chennai. Besides, Nivar cyclone resulted to heavy rainfall in the coastal areas. Tides due to the Nivar cyclonic storm have damaged the rubble mound wall in the fishing harbour under construction at a cost of ₹120 crore at Tarangambadi in Nagapattinam district. 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 dropping to 100-110 kmph, gusting to 120 kmph. - PTI. The tides have thrashed huge granite stones. - K. Lakshmi. It is about 310 km of Cuddalore. Manorama Online The cyclone was centred over coastal Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, at about 25 km north of Puducherry, at 5.20 am on Thursday. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Nivar weakened into a severe cyclonic storm after its centre crossed coast near Puducherry. The severe cyclonic storm with a wind speed of 90-100 kmph gusting to 110 kmph would move northwestwards and weaken further into a cyclonic storm during the next three hours, the IMD reported. Chennai airport will remain shut from 7 p.m. on Wednesday till 7 a.m. on Thursday due to the cyclone. In Kancheepuram and Chengalpet districts, 148 tanks of the total 909 tanks maintained by Water Resources Department have filled up so far. Those are the cancelled flights we see now. Cyclone Nivar made a late-night landfall near Puducherry. Incessant heavy rainfall lashed several areas in and around Chennai as the severe cyclonic storm Nivar approached closer to the coast on Wednesday. Places including Nungambakkam, Poonamallee and Taramani have received somewhat 10 cm and 11 cm of rainfall. Chembarambakkam Lake was once considered the lifeline of South Chennai as it irrigated 168 villages in the district. The most impact will be in Puducherry and Karaikal," he added. As many as 2,000 people from across the Union Territory were accommodated in relief camps, Chief Minister V Narayanasamy said on Thursday. According to Minister for Disaster Management, R.B. Tamil Nadu government has announced a public holiday in 16 districts, including Chennai, on Thursday, November 26. Cyclonic storm Nivar intensified into a severe cyclonic storm and lay centred at 2330 hrs IST of 24th November, 2020 over southwest Bay of Bengal. Following heavy rains on Wednesday morning, some schools in Chennai took a late decision and sent out messages to parents announcing a cancellation of online classes for the day. According to data compiled by Greater Chennai Corporation, the city has received a total rainfall of 516 mm during the 27 days after the onset of the northeast monsoon on October 28. Fishermen are advised not to venture into Southwest and adjoining Westcentral Bay of Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and south Andhra Pradesh coasts and Gulf of Mannar during November 25 and 26. Click here to know why we should worry more for signal 11 and less for 1. We promise to deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda. Cyclone Nivar, which is expected to intensify into a 'very severe cyclonic storm' and cross Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts between Karaikal and … "It could cause structural damage, uprooting of trees, damage to thatched or tin houses, and damage to banana and paddy crops," said Mr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, DG, IMD. — Our Correspondent. The fishermen started moving their boats to safer places as sea water advanced up to 100 metres in the coastal mandals, reminding them of the “Laila” cyclone that left a trial of destruction in 2010. Udhaya kumar, six NDRF teams were positioned in Cuddalore, three teams each in Chengalpattu and Nagapattinam, and two teams in Villupuram and Mayiladuthurai districts. A visual storm warning signals are signage permanently hoisted at the mast of ports to alert ships of the weather condition in the ports they approach. Nivar, currently over southwest Bay of Bengal, is moving west-northwestward at a speed of 11kmph. 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