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Cyclone Gaja live updates: 13 killed; PM assures Tamil Nadu of all help

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Nov 17, 2019, 04:46:49 IST

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Cyclone Gaja live updates: 13 killed; PM assures Tamil Nadu of all help

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21:50 (IST) Nov 15

The Cuddalore district administration has kept 311 lifebuoys ready at various flood-prone and low-lying areas to rescue people in case of flooding. The administration has kept 12 long range torch lights, 452 torch lights, 249 life jackets, 276 JCB machines, 196 generators, 219 saw machines, 93,100 sand bags and 9,846 casuarina logs ready to face any eventualities.

21:49 (IST) Nov 15

The Cuddalore district administration has kept 311 lifebuoys ready at various flood-prone and low-lying areas to rescue people in case of flooding.

21:47 (IST) Nov 15

Cuddalore district collector V Anbuselvan instructed all the officials not to take leave on Friday so as to take up relief and rehabilitation measures swiftly. The officials are directed to remove most of the banners and hoardings in the district.

21:45 (IST) Nov 15

55,078 people have been evacuated in the five districts so far. This includes 44,087 in Nagapattinam district: TN govt

21:44 (IST) Nov 15

The Cuddalore district administration has launched an FM radio channel (107.8MHz) to ensure uninterrupted dissemination of information on the cyclone if other communication tools fail.

21:44 (IST) Nov 15

Puducherry govt declared a holiday for the government, private schools and colleges in Puducherry and Karaikal region.

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21:43 (IST) Nov 15

Puducherry govt declared a holiday for the government, private schools and colleges in Puducherry and Karaikal region.

21:41 (IST) Nov 15

Pondicherry University has postponed all exams for the affiliated Institutions scheduled on November 16 in view of cyclone Gaja.

21:37 (IST) Nov 15

Update on the cyclonic storm 'Gaja'

#Update on the cyclonic storm 'Gaja' #CycloneGaja Keep following our Live blog for more details… https://t.co/qIBIu59UQj
— TOIChennai (@TOIChennai) 1542298012000

20:59 (IST) Nov 15

Update: 26,399 people have been evacuated in five districts and taken to 164 relief centres

20:25 (IST) Nov 15

14,445 people, including 2,231 children evacuated ahead of cyclone landfall and taken to 94 govt relief centres in Cuddalore, Nagapattinam, Ramanathapuram, Thanjavur and Tiruvarur districts: Tamil Nadu govt

19:42 (IST) Nov 15

Schools in Cuddalore, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Thanjavur and Pudukottai districts will remain closed on Friday due to cyclone Gaja.

19:35 (IST) Nov 15

At the time of landfall, wind speed of 80-90 kmph gusting up to 100 kmph and heavy rains were likely along the region, the Met office said.

19:34 (IST) Nov 15

The cyclone, the first major weather system to form since the onset of the northeast monsoon on November 1, was moving at a speed of 10 kmph as of 6pm, met department said.

19:33 (IST) Nov 15

The storm which lay over the Southwest Bay about 140 km east of Nagapattinam and Karaikal in neighbouring Puducherry was very likely to cross the coast between Cuddalore and Pamban around Nagapattinam by evening or Thursday night after weakening into a cyclone: Met

19:21 (IST) Nov 15

Puducherry: Cyclone Gaja is 138km east of Karaikal, likely to make landfall around Nagapattinam tonight

19:05 (IST) Nov 15

The Trichy district health department has said it is on alert with medical teams deputed across the district in case of emergencies due to cyclone Gaja. Officials said that they will be taking all preventive measures so that there is no disease outbreak if there’s a situation of flooding.

18:23 (IST) Nov 15

Fishermen moving their boats and other fishing wares to safety due to heavy wind. A scene at Parangipettai close to Ennore

18:16 (IST) Nov 15

Chennai: Rough sea and strong winds at Marina Beach

Rough sea and strong winds at Marina Beach in Chennai due to #CycloneGaja Track all the live updates here… https://t.co/5PweP5D2Ik
— TOIChennai (@TOIChennai) 1542285951000

18:13 (IST) Nov 15

Severe cyclonic storm Gaja lay centred at 5pm over southwest Bay of Bengal about 150km east of Karaikal. It is very likely to cross coast between Cuddalore and Pamban around Nagapattinam by late evening today: Met department