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Cyclone Tauktae live updates: Weakened cyclone moves north, Delhi-NCR braces for rain

THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 18, 2021, 23:03:46 IST

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Cyclone Tauktae live updates: Weakened cyclone moves north, Delhi-NCR braces for rain

The landfall process of the eye of extremely severe cyclonic storm Tauktae, which hit the Gujarat coast in Saurashtra region between Diu and Una, ended around midnight, the India Meteorological Department said on Tuesday. State officials said there are no reports of any casualty due to the tropical storm 'Tauktae' (pronounced as Tau'Te), adding it has weakened. The IMD also announced that the cyclone has weakened into a 'very severe cyclonic storm' from the 'extremely severe cyclonic storm'. Stay with TOI for latest updates.

20:22 (IST) May 17

Cyclone Tauktae: 3 killed in two separate incidents in Navi Mumbai

Two women and a man were killed in two separate incidents in Uran and Sanpada due to gusty winds during cyclone Tauktae on Monday morning.

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20:21 (IST) May 17

The BEST diverted its buses on 69 routes at 19 waterlogged places across Mumbai on Monday.

20:11 (IST) May 17

Mumbai airport operations closure has been extended up to 10pm today: MIAL. (ANI)

20:07 (IST) May 17

Cyclone Tauktae: Strong winds at 114 kmph strike Mumbai

Earlier in the day, the civic body said the wind speed of 114 kmph, the highest during the day, was recorded around 2pm at its automatic weather station located at Afghan Church in south Mumbai's Colaba area.

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19:55 (IST) May 17

2 NDRF teams are deployed here and 2 teams of the Indian Army will also come. CHC, PHC & government hospitals will remain functional 24 hours: Diu Collector, Saloni Rai. (ANI)

19:49 (IST) May 17

Six people died and nine injured in the damage due to cyclone Tauktae. Four animals died too. Chief minister Uddhav Thackeray made an assessment of the damage and instructed that the relief works be quickened: Maharashtra Chief Minister's Office (CMO). (ANI)

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19:48 (IST) May 17

The expected landfall of cyclone Tauktae is at 8pm during which winds reaching 150-160 kmph will occur. We're evacuating people from kaccha houses. 1,200 people have been shifted into shelters. We've made dual power backup arrangements in Covid hospital: Diu Collector, Saloni Rai. (ANI)

19:47 (IST) May 17

Gutsy winds uproots makeshift pandals in Valsad district of south Gujarat

19:29 (IST) May 17

Cyclone Tauktae: Railways monitoring vulnerable areas, key bridges

The Railways Ministry on Monday said that it is taking all the measures to face the cyclonic storm Tauktae and vulnerable areas and important bridges are being constantly monitored by its engineering wing. (ANI)

19:21 (IST) May 17

Cyclone Tauktae: Rajnath asks three services to provide all assistance to civil administrations

Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Monday directed the three services to provide all possible assistance to the civil administrations in the coastal states of Maharashtra and Gujarat in tackling the situation arising out of cyclone Tauktae. (PTI)

19:11 (IST) May 17

Cyclone Tauktae barrels towards Gujarat coast; two barges adrift

A very severe cyclonic storm with winds gusting up to 185 km per hour was barreling towards the Gujarat coast Monday, dumping heavy rains on Mumbai, forcing the evacuation of over 1.5 lakh people in Gujarat and leaving two barges with 410 people on board adrift in the Arabian Sea. (PTI)

19:10 (IST) May 17

Cyclone Tauktae: Indian Army puts 180 teams and 9 engineer task forces on standby

The Indian Army said on Monday it has put 180 teams and nine engineer task forces on standby to face any contingency as Cyclone Tauktae is likely to hit the Gujarat coast on Monday evening. (PTI)

19:02 (IST) May 17

Cyclone Tauktae: A man crosses the waterlogged King's Circle in Mumbai on Monday evening.

18:59 (IST) May 17

Cyclone Tauktae: Six die in Konkan region of Maharashtra

Six persons were killed in Maharashtra's Konkan region in separate incidents related to the severe cyclonic storm 'Tauktae' while three sailors remained missing after two boats sank in the sea, a statement and officials said on Monday. (PTI)

18:51 (IST) May 17

Tauktae effect: Orange, yellow rain alerts for Madhya Pradesh districts

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued an orange or "be prepared" alert for heavy rains in 13 districts in Madhya Pradesh even as the state received intermittent showers during the day due to cyclone Tauktae, an official said.

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18:43 (IST) May 17

Indian Navy deploys 3 of its frontline warships after receiving messages to rescue over 400 people onboard two barges off Mumbai coast in view of cyclone Tauktae. (PTI)

18:31 (IST) May 17

Cyclone Tauktae: Mumbai cops maintain vigil amid rains, winds

Police personnel in Mumbai have been asked to stay on high alert and communication as well as flood-related life-saving equipment have been kept ready in view of rains and gusty winds expected on Monday as cyclone Tauktae moves towards the coast of Gujarat, an official said.

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18:23 (IST) May 17

Cyclone: Aaditya Thackeray reviews situation in Mumbai

Maharashtra minister Aaditya Thackeray on Monday paid a visit to the BMC's disaster management cell here to review the situation arising out of the cyclonic storm Tauktae and said the authorities are doing everything to keep the people of the city safe. (PTI)

18:18 (IST) May 17

In Navsari district, 1,114 people from coastal villages were shifted to safe places on Monday. About 19 shelters were set up where evacuated people are being sheltered. Total 16 villages of Navsari district have been put on high alert following the cyclone forecast.

18:15 (IST) May 17

For the first time, a signal number nine has been hoisted at Dahej port in Bharuch district warning the severity of the cyclone. A total of 2764 people living coastal villages of Jambusar, Vagra and Hansot have been moved to safer places.

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