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Summary:
Tropical Cyclone “Midhili” (referred to as “Titli” in the text) is currently located over the Bay of Bengal, near Sri Lanka, and is forecast to make landfall in northern Tamil Nadu and adjoining southern Andhra Pradesh around November 30th. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings for these areas. Heavy rainfall is expected in several parts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal, with extremely heavy rainfall predicted in some districts. Strong winds are also forecast. The cyclone has already caused flooding in some areas, particularly in the southern districts of Tamil Nadu. Authorities are taking precautionary measures, including declaring school and college holidays, deploying disaster response teams, evacuating residents from vulnerable coastal areas like Dhanushkodi, and advising fishermen to avoid the sea. Damage to crops, such as banana plantations, has been reported.
News Article:
Cyclone Midhili: Red Alert Issued for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and South Andhra Pradesh as Landfall Nears
Chennai, India – November 28, 2023 – A red alert has been issued for northern Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and adjoining southern Andhra Pradesh as Cyclone Midhili (referred to as “Titli” in some reports) intensifies over the Bay of Bengal. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts landfall around the early hours of November 30th, bringing with it torrential rainfall and gale-force winds.
As of today, the cyclone is located approximately 430 km south-southeast of Puducherry and is moving in a north-northwesterly direction. The IMD warns of extremely heavy rainfall in several districts, including Mayiladuthurai, Cuddalore, Villupuram, and Chengalpattu, with potential for isolated instances of exceptionally heavy downpours. Coastal districts are bracing for winds gusting up to 90 km/h.
The impact of the cyclone is already being felt. Heavy rains in southern Tamil Nadu have caused widespread flooding, particularly in the districts of Tirunelveli, Tenkasi, and Thoothukudi. The Thamirabarani River is overflowing, and water has been released from the Srivaikundam dam. Banana farmers near Tiruchendur are struggling to salvage their crops after thousands of plants were submerged.
Authorities are scrambling to prepare for the impending impact. Schools and colleges have been closed in several districts, including Nagapattinam and Mayiladuthurai, as well as throughout Puducherry. Disaster response teams have been deployed, including a 30-member National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team stationed in Thiruvarur. Evacuations are underway in vulnerable coastal areas. In Dhanushkodi, residents have been moved to safer locations in Rameswaram due to rough seas and strong winds. A travel ban has been placed for the Dhanushkodi area until further notice.
Fishermen have been warned to avoid venturing into the sea along the coasts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, the Comorin area, Gulf of Mannar, southwest Bay of Bengal, southern Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, and Lakshadweep-Maldives areas between November 28th and 30th, due to the risk of high winds (35–90 km/h).
The IMD has indicated that the wind speed may gradually decrease by December 1st and 2nd, but they are still strongly advising fishermen to refrain from venturing into the specified areas during those dates as well.
Residents are urged to stay informed about weather updates, follow official advisories, and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety during this severe weather event.
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