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Home / News / India News / Cyclone Nivar to hit Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday: Details here
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    Cyclone Nivar to hit Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday: Details here

    Shalini Ojha
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    Shalini Ojha
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    Last updated on Nov 24, 2020, 01:22 am
    Cyclone Nivar to hit Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday: Details here
  • South coastal Andhra Pradesh is expected to be hit by Cyclone Nivar by Wednesday, November 25. On Monday, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) informed that the depression is still 600 km south-southeast of Puducherry.

    On social media, the National Disaster Management Authority has been informing what one should avoid when the cyclone hits.

    Meanwhile, the Centre is learned to have reviewed preparations as well.

  • In this article
    Heavy rainfall predicted for some districts of Andhra Pradesh High-speed winds will accompany heavy rains Farmers advised to harvest crops before landfall begins Rajiv Gauba held a meeting to review preparedness "Advisory for fishermen must be followed strictly" Six NDRF teams have reached Cuddalore, two Puducherry Residents of unsafe houses must move immediately Be smart, be prepared: NDMA
  • Prediction

    Heavy rainfall predicted for some districts of Andhra Pradesh

    Heavy rainfall predicted for some districts of Andhra Pradesh
  • It is expected that Andhra and Yanam, Puducherry, will receive heavy rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning from Wednesday till Friday.

    The IMD also predicted heavy rainfall for the Nellore district and parts of Guntur and Prakasam on Thursday.

    Heavy rains are also expected to lash Rayalaseema for these three days.

    Chittoor district will see heavy to extremely heavy rainfall on Wednesday and Thursday.

  • Wind speed

    High-speed winds will accompany heavy rains

  • Naturally, strong winds will also be witnessed in areas expected to be drenched by heavy rainfall.

    IMD is expecting "squally weather with a wind speed of 45-55 kmph gusting to 65 kmph" off the south Andhra Pradesh coast on Monday.

    The speed would increase to 55-65 kmph, gusting to 75 kmph, from Tuesday morning along and off the south Andhra coast, the agency said.

  • Details

    Farmers advised to harvest crops before landfall begins

    Farmers advised to harvest crops before landfall begins
  • Considering the impending disaster, farmers from south coastal and Rayalaseema districts have been advised to harvest crops before landfall begins.

    Earlier, Andhra incurred losses to the tune of Rs. 4,500 crore after heavy rainfall sparked flooding in some areas. Agriculture output was also heavily damaged.

    In a letter to Centre, Chief Minister Jagan Reddy had sought an immediate relief of Rs. 1,000 crore.

  • Meeting

    Rajiv Gauba held a meeting to review preparedness

  • Today, Union Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba chaired a virtual meeting to review the preparation in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry.

    Chief Secretaries of these states attended the meet and informed Gauba that they were prepared to deal with any eventuality.

    "They also informed about the coordination with the NDRF and other agencies to meet this challenge," a press note read.

  • Quote

    "Advisory for fishermen must be followed strictly"

  • "The Cabinet Secretary mentioned that we all are aiming at zero loss of life and early restoration of normalcy in the affected areas. He mentioned that the advisories to fishermen not to go into the sea should be strictly implemented," the note added.

  • Twitter Post

    Six NDRF teams have reached Cuddalore, two Puducherry

  • Tamil Nadu: 6 NDRF teams reached Cuddalore, 2 in Puducherry and 1 in Karaikal after cyclone warning issued by IMD.

    The teams were briefed by Cuddalore Collector.

    Meanwhile 2 NDRF teams are on standby in Chennai and 1 in Madurai. pic.twitter.com/ja9NHRKJCn

    — PIB in Tamil Nadu 🇮🇳 (@pibchennai) November 23, 2020
  • Advisory

    Residents of unsafe houses must move immediately

  • Listing the dos and don'ts, NDMA said people should switch off the electrical mains and gas supply during the cyclone and afterward.

    The doors and windows should be shut, and people who feel their houses are unsafe should vacate before landfall.

    Those who are outdoors were advised against entering damaged buildings and told to keep an eye out for broken electric poles.

  • Twitter Post

    Be smart, be prepared: NDMA

  • #Cyclone | Make sure to follow these do's and don'ts in case you get stuck outside during a cyclone.

    Remember to not panic, but be smart, be prepared!#CycloneNivar #NivarCyclone pic.twitter.com/JFx4a2aSvb

    — NDMA India | राष्ट्रीय आपदा प्रबंधन प्राधिकरण 🇮🇳 (@ndmaindia) November 23, 2020
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