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Cyclone Gaja live updates: 33 killed, Navy pressed into action for relief work

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Nov 17, 2018, 22:41:45 IST

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Cyclone Gaja live updates: 33 killed, Navy pressed into action for relief work

At least 33 people were killed in the cyclonic storm Gaja, says Tamil Nadu CM Palaniswami. As many as 81,948 people were evacuated in vulnerable areas and housed in 471 relief centres. Stay with us for all the live updates.

10:01 (IST) Nov 17

It is very likely to move nearly westwards across Southeast Arabian Sea during next 48 hours, IMD informed.

10:01 (IST) Nov 17

The depression over central Kerala moved nearly westwards and lay centered at 23.30 hrs on November 16, 2018 over Southeast Arabian Sea, about 100 km west of Kochi and 310 km east-southeast of Amindivi.

09:54 (IST) Nov 17

Rahul Easwar, an activist, said that he was returning from Nilackal after he was stopped by police enroute to Sannidhanam.

He said that police told him that he would be arrested if he proceeded further. The police were cordial in their approach when they took me to Nilackal police station, he added. Rahul said he will come back in KSRTC bus after a couple of days

09:10 (IST) Nov 17

Rameswaram-Dhanushkodi road reopens

Rameswaram-Dhanushkodi road in Tamil Nadu that was closed for 3 days due to #GajaCyclone reopened earlier this morn… https://t.co/9tmPZIBfDb
— TOIChennai (@TOIChennai) 1542425596000

22:20 (IST) Nov 16

Two dead, over 1,000 trees uprooted in Dindigul

Dindigul, one of the inner-most districts of Tamil Nadu, was experiencing a cyclone storm for the first time in recent times in the wee hours of Thursday.

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22:10 (IST) Nov 16

Flood warning issued along banks of Vaigai river

A flood warning has been issued along Vaigai River in Tamil Nadu as 12,000 cusecs of water is being released into the river due to heavy rains.

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21:28 (IST) Nov 16

Strong wind speed reaching 30-40 kmph gusting to 50 kmph very likely along and off Kerala coast during next 48 hours.

21:27 (IST) Nov 16

There are heavy rainfall warning at most places with heavy to very heavy and extremely heavy falls at isolated places very likely over Kerala during next 24 hours.

21:18 (IST) Nov 16

Spoke to Tamil Nadu chief minister, assured all possible help from the Centre: PM

Spoke to the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru Edappadi K. Palaniswami regarding the situation arising due to cyc… https://t.co/Mc1ALcM5yP
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 1542382751000

21:12 (IST) Nov 16

My thoughts are with the families of those who lost their lives due to cyclonic conditions in parts of Tamil Nadu: PM Narendra Modi

My thoughts are with the families of those who lost their lives due to cyclonic conditions in parts of Tamil Nadu.… https://t.co/xZO9MKKvKu
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 1542381315000

21:06 (IST) Nov 16

The deep depression over interior Tamil Nadu moved west-southwestwards, weakened into a depression and lay centred at 5.30pm on Friday over central Kerala, about 20 km east-northeast of Kochi. It is very likely to move westwards and emerge into southeast Arabian Sea during next 12 hours.

21:04 (IST) Nov 16

The predicted route of cyclonic storm over Kerala

20:47 (IST) Nov 16

Tamil Nadu chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami on Friday expressed grief over the death of 13 people in cyclone Gaja. He announced Rs 10 lakh as compensation to the families of the deceased.

In a statement, the chief minister said people who suffered major injuries would be given a compensation of Rs 1 lakh each while those who sustained minor injuries will get Rs 25,000.

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20:36 (IST) Nov 16

As cyclone Gaja crossed the Tamil Nadu coast early Friday, a dredger that was anchored in Karaikal port ran aground due to the strong winds. However, there were no casualties, official sources said.

The dredger 'Veera Prem' belongs to Mumbai-based Mercator Ltd and was anchored in Karaikal Port premises since January, the sources said. It was dragged for about 60 km from the port before it ran aground, they said.

20:12 (IST) Nov 16

Nagapattinam Wildlife warden Naga Sathish Gidijala told TOI that a large number of spotted deer and blackbucks have been killed in the cyclone.

“However, the exact numbers are not known immediately, as the Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary has got cut off from the rest of the area. Moreover, there is no power supply and trees have fallen on several roads, due to which the area has become inaccessible,” he said.

19:43 (IST) Nov 16

I have ordered relief measures in a war-footing manner: CM Palaniswami

18:46 (IST) Nov 16

Cyclone Gaja: Union home minister Rajnath Singh promises all help to Tamil Nadu

Union home minister Rajnath Singh on Friday took stock of the situation in Tamil Nadu, where severe cyclonic storm Gaja has battered coastal areas leaving 11 dead so far, and assured CM EK Palaniswami of all possible Central assistance.

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18:10 (IST) Nov 16

Tamil Nadu: Families in Agasthiyampalli, Vedaranyam allege that they are still awaiting help for past 24 hours. Infants and children were not provided with food and water during the cyclonic storm.

18:00 (IST) Nov 16

Centre didn't sanction funds sought by TN government after natural disasters: CM Palaniswami

he Tamil Nadu government on Friday alleged that the Centre had not sanctioned funds sought by it in the wake of natural disasters such as cyclones, saying this was the case with both the NDA dispensation and its predecessor, the UPA.

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17:23 (IST) Nov 16

I am saddened to hear the report of the death of 13 people due to cyclone Gaja: Tamil Nadu CM Palaniswami

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