Cyclone Nivar: Difference between revisions

On November 22, an area of low pressure was formed in the [[Bay of Bengal]], off the coast of [[Tamil Nadu]]. It intensified into a depression on the early hours of November 23. In the early hours of November 24, it intensified into a cyclonic storm and it was named ''Nivar''. Immediately, the [[Joint Typhoon Warning Centre]] gave a TCFA and designated unofficially as Tropical Cyclone 04B. IMD issued cyclone warnings off the coast of Tamil Nadu, [[Pondicherry]] and [[Sri Lanka]]. On 25th, the cyclone reached its peak intensity of 120 kmph which makes it as a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm. The JTWC designated it as a category 1 tropical cyclone of 130 kmph. It made a landfall in [[Marakkanam]] close to Pondicherry on the midnight of November 25. Then it gradually weakened into a Deep Depression on early hours of 26th and JTWC issued the final warning at the same time . Afterwards the system entered back into the Bay of Bengal as a Deep Depression and made second and final landfall at [[Andhra Pradesh]] coast on the same day. It weakened on the early hours of November 27 at [[Rayalaseema]] region.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=23 November 2020|title=Update on Cyclone Gati and Depression BOB 04.|url=https://mausam.imd.gov.in/imd_latest/contents/cyclone.php#.|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200110222750/https://mausam.imd.gov.in/imd_latest/contents/cyclone.php |archive-date=2020-01-10 |access-date=2020-11-23|website=mausam.imd.gov.in}}</ref>

On 24 November, six [[National Disaster Response Force]] (NDRF) teams have been posted to [[Cuddalore]] and two teams will be deployed in Chennai. Tamil Nadu government suspended bus services until further orders in seven districts of [[Thiruvarur]], [[Nagapattinam]], [[Pudukkottai]], [[Thanjavur]], [[Viluppuram]], [[Chengalpattu]] and [[Cuddalore]].<ref name="1Hindu">{{Cite news|date=2020-11-24|title=Cyclone Nivar live {{!}} TN deputes 10 top police officers to monitor rescue and relief works|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/cyclone-nivar-live-updates-district-administrations-in-tns-delta-region-in-alert-mode/article33166078.ece|access-date=2020-11-24|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> During a review meeting, Former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, [[K. Palaniswami]] asked his cabinet members and officials to remain completely vigilant and take necessary precautions ahead of the Cyclone. Officials were also directed to ensure that people in vulnerable areas were evacuated.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-11-24|title=Trains and buses cancelled, NDRF teams on alert: Here's how Tamil Nadu is bracing for Cyclone Nivar|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/trains-and-buses-cancelled-ndrf-teams-on-alert-here-s-how-tamil-nadu-is-bracing-for-cyclone-nivar/story-Vyfcbs6VworiiXYs0QOzdM.html|access-date=2020-11-24|website=Hindustan Times}}</ref> Measures were taken by the Tamil Nadu government to store dry rations and fuel for the people after the cyclone's impact.<ref name="1Quint">{{Cite web|last=Quint|first=The|date=2020-11-24|title=Cyclone Nivar: PM Modi Assures Complete Support to TN, Puducherry|url=https://www.thequint.com/news/india/cyclone-nivar-in-tamil-nadu-and-andhra-pradesh-live-updates|access-date=2020-11-24|website=TheQuint}}</ref> The Tamil Nadu government declared a statewide holiday on 25 November.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-11-24|title=Nivar: Possible flight disruption to statewide holiday in TN — 10 updates|url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/cyclone-nivar-revised-chennai-metro-timings-to-statewide-holiday-in-tamil-nadu-10-updates-11606228885180.html|access-date=2020-11-24|website=mint}}</ref> The Tamil Nadu state government reported that more than 100,000 people were evacuated and were sheltered in 1000 relief centers.<ref>{{Cite web|last=PTI|date=2020-11-25|title=Over 1 lakh people evacuated in Tamil Nadu & Puducherry as cyclone Nivar intensifies|url=https://theprint.in/india/over-1-lakh-people-evacuated-in-tamil-nadu-puducherry-as-cyclone-nivar-intensifies/551925/|access-date=2020-11-25|website=ThePrint}}</ref>