Many parts of southern Kerala may get extreme heavy rainfall along with strong winds.
Cyclone Burevi has weakened into a deep depression and will cross the Tamil Nadu coast tomorrow, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Thursday. The associated wind speed is about 55-65 kmph, gusting up to 75 kmph, it added.
The deep depression would move west-southwestwards and cross Ramanathapuram and Thoothukudi districts between Thursday night and Friday early morning with a wind speed of 50-60 kmph, gusting up to 70 kmph.
It is also very likely to further weaken into a depression with a wind speed of 40-50 kmph, gusting up to 60 kmph by Friday.
Meanwhile, the Tamil Nadu government has announced public holiday tomorrow for six districts in the state, while all schools in Puducherry will remain closed on Friday.
Here are the LIVE Updates on Cyclone Burevi:
Cyclone Burevi Latest News: Kerala declares public holiday in 5 districts tomorrow
The Kerala government has declared a holiday in five districts tomorrow as the state remains on high alert with heavy rains expected when cyclone Burevi makes landfall, PTI reported.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD), in its latest bulletin, has said Burevi may make landfall in Kerala on December 4 and has issued red alert and cyclone warning for south Tamil Nadu and south Kerala coasts.
A statement issued by the state government said a public holiday has been declared for the districts of Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha and Idukki in the state.
Over 2,000 relief camps have been opened in Kerala, it added.
Cyclone Burevi Latest News: Flight services suspended at Madurai airport till 12 pm tomorrow
Flight services at Madurai airport in Tamil Nadu have been suspended till 12 pm tomorrow, in the wake of cyclone Burevi. Meanwhile, Tuticorin airport will be closed tomorrow.
Cyclone Burevi Latest News: 177 people shifted from Ponmudi hill station in Trivandrum district to a safer location
Cyclone Burevi weakens into deep depression, to cross Tamil Nadu tomorrow morning
Cyclone Burevi has weakened into a deep depression, and will cross Ramanathapuram and Tuticorin districts between tonight and tomorrow morning, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Thursday.
The associated wind speed is about 55-65 kmph, gusting up to 75 kmph, the IMD added. It is also very likely to further weaken into a depression with a wind speed of 40-50 kmph, gusting up to 60 kmph by Friday.
The IMD has already issued a red alert for south Tamil Nadu and south Kerala.
Cyclone Burevi Latest News: Tamil Nadu government declares public holiday for six districts tomorrow
The Tamil Nadu government has announced public holiday tomorrow for Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, Tenkasi, Ramanathapuram, Virudhunagar and Tuticorin. The government offices will function on a Saturday in January to compensate this.
Cyclone Burevi Latest News:Thiruvananthapuram International Airport suspends operations from 10 am to 6 pm tomorrow
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport will remain closed from 10 am to 6 pm tomorrow, as a measure to ensure the safety of airport operations in view of cyclone Burevi, ANI reported quoting Thiruvananthapuram District Collector Navjot Khosa.
Cyclone Burevi Live Updates: All schools to remain closed in Puducherry tomorrow
The government and private schools in Puducherry will remain closed on Friday due to continuous rains triggered by cyclone Burevi, reported ANI, citing an official order.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), there will be heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places over Puducherry on December 3 and 4.
The cyclonic storm over north Sri Lanka moved west-northwestwards and centered over Gulf of Mannar, which is about 40 km west-northwest of Mannar, 40 km east-southeast of Pamban (India) and 260 km east-northeast of Kanniyakumari, the IMD said.
Cyclone Burevi Latest News: Armed forces at Kerala's capital gear up to face Cyclone Burevi
As Cyclone Burevi is expected to make landfall by Friday morning across the southern districts of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, the Armed Forces stationed at Trivandrum geared up and activated their assets to face the potential hazard.
Senior Officers from armed forces met the officials of the state government and analysed the situation, as per an official press release from the Kerala government.
To address contingencies, Pangode Military Station is ready with 12 columns of soldiers, each consists of 25 Army personnel. Moreover, Mi-17 and Sarang helicopters and AN-32 aircraft are placed at Sulur Air Force Station, Coimbatore to face any exigencies.
Cyclone Burevi: 26 teams of National Disaster Response Force across Tamil Nadu and Kerala
Cyclonic Storm "Burevi" over Gulf of Mannar
Cyclone Burevi moving away from Sri Lanka, damage has been minimal: Officials
Cyclone Burevi, which made landfall in Sri Lanka's Northern Province on Wednesday night, has not caused much damage but its after-effects will last for another 24 hours, the country's meteorological department said on Thursday.
The tropical cyclone made landfall in the island nation''s Trincomalee district between Thiriyaya and Kuchchaveli villages last night, the Disaster Management Centre said.
Districts in the island's north and east received as much as 200 mm of rain. However, its impact was less than what was anticipated by the officials.
Cyclone Burevi Live News: Rain, stong winds in Kodaikanal as cyclone edges closer
Cyclone Burevi edged further into the peninsula on Thursday afternoon as violent rainfall with strong winds was witnessed in the Kodaikanal area in the Dindigul district.
As Burevi crossed the Rameshwaram coast, diving and disaster relief teams from the Indian Navy stood on standby to render necessary support to the administration.
Additionally, two Indian Navy ships and four Indian Navy aircraft were deployed for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief assistance and warn fishermen at the west coast of the sea.
As the cyclone crossed over Rameswaram and rainfall ceased, authorities reported damaged boats.
Cyclonic storm Burevi centred close to Pamban
Cyclonic storm Burevi with wind speed of 70-80 gusting to 90 kmph was centred very close to Pamban around noon on 3 December.
It would then move nearly west-southwestwards across Pamban area by afternoon and cross south Tamil Nadu coast between Pamban and Kanyakumari during 3 December night and 4 December early morning as a cyclonic storm with wind speed of 70-80 gusting to 90 kmph.
Cyclone Burevi brings heavy rains in Puducherry
Normal life was disrupted in Puducherry on Thursday as torrential downpour influenced by cyclone "Burevi" pounded several parts of the union territory. PWD sources told PTI that during last twenty four hours ending 8.30 am. Puducherry and its suburbs recorded 7.6 cm rainfall.
Tanks were getting copious inflow and the level of water was rising, leading to fast recharge of sub soil water.
This was another bout of rain after the recent one triggered by cyclone Nivar. The territorial administration has sought Rs 100 crores as interim relief from the Centre as the loss incurred due to cyclone Nivar and heavy rains was pegged at Rs 400 crores.
Under the influence of the weather system, regions including those falling under the Cauvery delta zone like Kodavasal in Tiruvarur district, Nagapattinam, Vedaranyam, Karaikal, Tiruthuraipoondi and Mudukulatur in Ramanathapuram received rainfall between nine cm and a maximum of 20 cm since last night and till this morning.
Cyclone Burevi to cross south Tamilnadu coast between Pamban and Kanniyakumari: IMD
"It would then move nearly westsouthwestwards across Pamban area by afternoon and cross south Tamilnadu coast between Pamban and Kanniyakumari," the IMD said on its twitter handle.
Heavy rains lash Tamil Nadu, Puducherry as cyclonic storm Burevi nears
Heavy rains lashed several parts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry starting from last night as Cyclonic storm ''Burevi'' is all set to cross south Tamil Nadu coast between Pamban and Kanyakumari, the India Meteorological Department said on Thursday.
The storm over north Sri Lanka with a wind speed of 70-80 kmph gusting to 90 kmph would be centered very close to Pamban around noon today, the department said.
"It would then move nearly westsouthwestwards across Pamban area by afternoon and cross south Tamilnadu coast between Pamban and Kanniyakumari," the IMD said on its twitter handle.
14 NDRF teams deployed in TN ahead of cyclone Burevi
A total of 14 teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been deployed in various parts of Tamil Nadu, in light of anticipated cyclonic storm Burevi.
As per the Tamil Nadu State Disaster Management Authority (TN-SDMA), two teams have been deployed at Kanniyakumari, Thoothukudi, Nagapattinam, three teams each at Ramanathapuram and Tirunelveli and one team each at Madurai and Cuddalore.
Cyclone warning for South Tamil Nadu and South Kerala coasts
Cyclone Burevi News: Amit Shah speaks with Tamil Nadu and Kerala Chief Ministers
Cyclone Burevi Updates: Orange and red alert in some Kerala districts
Cyclone to cross south Tamil Nadu coast between Pamban and Kanniyakumari during tonight
Cyclone Burevi is expected to cross South Tamil Nadu coast between Pamban and Kanniyakumari during tonight and early morning tomorrow with a wind speed of 70-80kmph gusting to 90kmph, as per IMD Two teams of NDRF are deployed in the area.
Tamil Nadu Minister visits coastal Rameswaram ahead of anticipated Cyclone Burevi
Tamil Nadu Minister RB Udayakumar on Tuesday visited coastal Rameswaram as Cyclone Burevi is expected to emerge into the Gulf of Mannar today.
"All fishermen have returned from sea and all people residing in low-lying areas have been asked to move to relief camps," Udayakumar told reporters.
Navjot Singh Khosa, District Commissioner, Thiruvananthapuram, said that steps have been taken to prepare for the cyclone since November 29, which is likely to hit Trivandrum district from Thursday onwards.
Cyclone "Burevi" may turn into deep depression while nearing Kerala
The latest forecast of IMD suggests that Cyclone Burevi may weaken into a deep depression as it enters Kerala. However Orange alert will continue in southern Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Many parts of southern Kerala may get extreme heavy rainfall along with strong winds.
Cyclone Burevi Updates: Eight NDRF teams in Kerala, Indian Navy on standby
Alappuzha, Idukki and Ernakulam districts will receive heavy rains and wind from December 3 to 5. Eight teams of National Disaster Relief Force (NDRF) have reached the state even as the Navy is on standby. The state disaster management authority has banned fishing along Kerala coast till December 5.
Cyclone Burevi: Over 2000 relief camps established in Kerala for relief operations
Over 2000 relief camps have been established in Kerala to tackle the relief and rescue operation in light of cyclone Burevi. The state disaster management agency has banned fishermen from venturing out in the open sea.
"Experts have opined that the Burevi cyclone will reach Thiruvananthapuram by Friday.We have discussed matters related to the cyclone with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. We have explained the steps taken by the state government," Kerala Chief Minister Pinarari Vijayan said.