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Cyclone Burevi live updates: IMD issues heavy rain alert for four Kerala districts today

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Dec 06, 2020, 13:51:01 IST

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Cyclone Burevi live updates: IMD issues heavy rain alert for four Kerala districts today

With the low-pressure area over Gulf of Mannar remaining stationary, the associated cyclonic circulation will continue to influence rainfall at isolated places over Kerala. Pathanamthitta, Ernakulam, Idukki and Malappuram have been put on orange alert for heavy rainfall today. Stay with TOI for the latest updates.

12:14 (IST) Dec 04

Cyclone Burevi: Chidambaram Nataraja Temple inundated with rainwater

The Chidambaram Nataraja Temple in Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu was inundated with rainwater after the temple town received 34mm of rainfall in the last 24 hours, triggered by cyclone Burevi which weakened into a deep depression. More than one-fifth of the waterbodies in Cuddalore, Villupuram and Kallakurichi districts were brimming to its maximum capacity due to incessant rain in the last two days.

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11:47 (IST) Dec 04

Puducherry chief minister V Narayanasamy visits rain-affected areas

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11:34 (IST) Dec 04

Rainfall alert has been reduced to isolated rains in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathnamthitta, Idukki, Malappuram and Thrissur

11:33 (IST) Dec 04

Likely track of Cyclone Burevi

09:21 (IST) Dec 04

Cyclone Burevi: Chennai and many other parts of Tamil Nadu get heavy rain; spells to continue

Many parts of Tamil Nadu, including Chennai and delta districts, have received light to heavy rainfall as cyclone Burevi, which has weakened into a deep depression, has remained stationary near Ramanathapuram since Thursday night. More rain is expected over Chennai and neighbouring districts in the next six hours, the IMD has forecast. According to the IMD, Lalpet in Cuddalore districts has received 271mm between 8.30am on December 3 and 6.30am on December 4. Read full story

08:57 (IST) Dec 04

Deep Depression over Gulf of Mannar at 5.30am is close to Ramanathapuram dist coast remained practically stationary, about 40km southwest of Ramanathapuram, 70km west-southwest of Pamban. Associated wind speed is about 55-65 kmph gusting to 75 kmph: India Meteorological Dept

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08:28 (IST) Dec 04

Cyclone Burevi continues to be a deep depression and is near Ramanathapuram. No change in its position as of 8am

08:16 (IST) Dec 04

Tamil Nadu: Rameswaram in Ramanathapuram received 20cm of rainfall in the last 24 hours, ending 6am on Friday

08:06 (IST) Dec 04

Periya Odai at Venganur in Cuddalore district upstream of Wellington dam is flowing above its previous Highest Flood Level and is still rising: Central Water Commission

07:21 (IST) Dec 04

Deep Depression over Gulf of Mannar close to Ramanathapuram District coast remains practically stationary during past three hours & lay centered at 0230 hrs IST of 4 Dec over Gulf of Mannar close to Ramanathapuram District coast: IMD

07:07 (IST) Dec 04

Army ready to step in

Senior officers from armed forces met state government officials and analysed the preparedness to step in for post-cyclone damages, a defence spokesperson said on Thursday. Pangode Military station is ready with 12 columns of soldiers with each column consisting 25 personnel. Aircraft and helicopters are stationed at Sulur Air Force station Coimbatore to face any exigencies. The Indian Coast Guard has deployed two ships and two boats. Southern air command headquarters and the Air Force station are also fully prepared.

07:04 (IST) Dec 04

National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams have been deployed in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad and Malappura. The Air Force and Navy have kept aircraft and rescue ships on standby. The Army and paramilitary forces are also ready for deployment for emergency services. As many as 2,891 relief camps have been opened to shift the people from high risk zones.

06:43 (IST) Dec 04

Cyclone Burevi: Chellanam fears repeat of 2017

With the state being prepared to face cyclone Burevi, the residents of Chellanam coastal village are anxiously waiting with their fingers crossed. During the cyclone Ockhi in December 2017, Chellanam witnessed severe damage and sea erosion due to heavy winds, rain and sea-flooding. The broken seawall and lack of proper coastal protection measures have been causing frequent sea flooding in the area.

06:41 (IST) Dec 04

Cyclone Burevi: Helpline numbers in Tamil Nadu

The 24x7 emergency number which is common for all the districts is 1077. This is a toll-free number. Emergency number in Tuticorin - 0461 2340101 and WhatsApp number 9486454714. Madurai district emergency number - landline - 0452-2546160. Tahsildar (disaster Management) - 97888869536 Virudhunagar district emergency number - 04562 – 252600,2526601,262602,252603 Ramanathapuram -04567-230056,57,58. Tirunelveli – Collectorate board: 0462-2501035

06:23 (IST) Dec 04

Families residing in vulnerable spots were shifted to relief camps across Kerala. In Thiruvananthapuram, the main evacuation was conducted at Ponmudi estate housing close to 140 families in layams. Several families were also shifted from the coastal areas.

06:05 (IST) Dec 04

Chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan chaired a high-level meeting of Kerala State Disaster Management Authority officials to assess the situation. He said National Disaster Response Force teams had been deployed in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Alappuzha and Idukki while defence forces were on alert for emergency services. Union home minister Amit Shah had called up the chief minister on Thursday morning and pledged all support to the state.

05:51 (IST) Dec 04

As a precautionary measure, the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport will remain closed from 10am to 6pm on Friday. The airport will function only for search, rescue and relief operations. Airport sources said the services suspended include seven domestic flights and two Vande Bharat Mission flights.

05:40 (IST) Dec 04

Deep depression over Gulf of Mannar lay centred at 23.30pm about 40 km southwest of Ramanathapuram on December 3. To cross Ramanathapuram and adjoining Thoothukudi districts within a few hrs with a wind speed of 50-60kmph. To weaken further into a depression by early on December 4: Met department

05:36 (IST) Dec 04

Holiday in south Kerala today

The state government has declared a holiday for government and PSU offices in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha and Idukki districts on Friday in view of the threat posed by Cyclone Burevi. However, it will not be applicable to banks and those deployed in election, Covid-19 duties and crisis management responsibilities.

05:33 (IST) Dec 04

The department had earlier said Burevi -- which crossed the Sri Lanka coast on Wednesday night -- will hit the Tamil Nadu coast as a cyclonic storm. However, the state will be on high alert as the depression is forecast to bring isolated heavy rainfall. Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad and Malappuram are on yellow alert now.

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