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Cyclone Nivar claims 3 lives, over 2.27 lakh persons in relief camps

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Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami to tour Cuddalore to assess damage

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An electric pole was damaged in Marakkanam due to Cyclone Nivar

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Nivar causes damage in Vellore, Tirupathur and Ranipet districts

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Trees and electricity polls fell and banana plantations were damaged in many places due to gusty wind

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People wade through waterlogging at Consalpet in Vellore.

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Nivar now a ‘severe cyclonic storm’ after making landfall

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The severe cyclonic storm Nivar now lay centered over north coastal Tamil Nadu, about 50 km northnorthwest of Puducherry.

Vehicles navigate through heavy rains in Anna Nagar, Chennai on November 25. The rains are a part of Cyclone Nivar, which is expected to make landfall at around midnight on November 25.

Cyclone Nivar: Damage minimal in delta districts

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No loss of life reported in region, according to Collector

Fishing boats placed at a distance from the sea ahead of Cyclone Nivar in Nagapattinam on November 24, 2020

An electric pole was damaged in Marakkanam due to Cyclone Nivar

Cyclone Nivar claims 3 lives, over 2.27 lakh persons in relief camps

People wade through waterlogging at Consalpet in Vellore.

Nivar causes damage in Vellore, Tirupathur and Ranipet districts

Vehicles navigate through heavy rains in Anna Nagar, Chennai on November 25. The rains are a part of Cyclone Nivar, which is expected to make landfall at around midnight on November 25.

Nivar now a ‘severe cyclonic storm’ after making landfall

Fishing boats placed at a distance from the sea ahead of Cyclone Nivar in Nagapattinam on November 24, 2020

Cyclone Nivar: Damage minimal in delta districts

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Good flow: Water released from the Chembarambakkam reservoir seen flowing in Adyar river near Saidapet.

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Onwards: People wade through the water-logged streets of Consalpet in Vellore. Thousands of people have been evacutated to storm shelters across Tamil Nadu due to warnings issued in connection with Cyclone Nivar.

In pictures: Coastal Tamil Nadu and Puducherry witness aftermath of Cylone Nivar

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Mamallapuram near Chennai witnessed heavy rains as cyclone nivar approaches the coast.

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Chennai's iconic Marina beach is filled with storm water due to heavy rain on Wednesday due to Cyclone Nivar.

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In pictures: Coastal Tamil Nadu and Puducherry witness aftermath of Cylone Nivar

Relax crop insurance norms so farmers can benefit, says Dhinakaran

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Nivar causes damage in Vellore, Tirupathur and Ranipet districts

Cyclone Nivar claims 3 lives in Tamil Nadu, over 2.27 lakh persons in relief camps

Cyclone Nivar: Damage minimal in delta districts

No loss of life reported in region, according to Collector

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Nivar now a ‘severe cyclonic storm’ after making landfall; Puducherry and many districts of Tamil Nadu have declared holiday on November 26.

Nivar now a ‘severe cyclonic storm’ after making landfall

The severe cyclonic storm Nivar now lay centered over north coastal Tamil Nadu, about 50 km northnorthwest of Puducherry.

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A portion of the road near Chennai Central has been cordoned off after a container lorry passed through and damaged the makeshift path done with iron

44 test positive in Vellore

The total number of COVID-19 positive cases in Vellore district reached 19,172 with 44 new cases reported on Wednesday.While 18,659 persons have been

NDRF redeploys teams for rescue operations

With all preparations, we will tide over the worst challenge, says DGP Pradhan

1,534 new COVID-19 cases reported in T.N.; active cases now at 11,520

Total number of cases increases to 7,74,710; 16 more deaths reported

Vellore gears up to handle post landfall scenario

Isolated extremely heavy rain over Ranipet, Tiruvannamalai, Tirupathur and Vellore districts on November 26.

L-G reviews preparedness ahead of landfall of Nivar

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Only three Zonal Railways show substantial utilisation of fund

Electricity does not know caste difference, it can attack a Dalit and a non-Dalit with equal force: HC

Thellar police had invoked provisions of SC/ST Act in an electrocution case

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Cyclone Nivar: Ensure access to shelter, necessities for persons with disabilities, says Commissioner

The State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, Johny Tom Varghese, has said that information regarding the needs and whereabouts of persons with disabilities should also be maintained and assistance should be provided on a priority basis

Cyclone Nivar: Tamil Nadu CM announces public holiday in 13 districts on November 26

People living in low-lying areas have been asked to go to relief camps set up by the State government

Watch | Cyclone Nivar: scenes from across Tamil Nadu

A video showing different locations in Tamil Nadu as Cyclone Nivar moves close to cross the coasts

Cyclone Nivar in pictures | Heavy rains throw life out of gear in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry

A collection of images from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry as both States brace for Cyclone Nivar's landfall.

Cyclone Nivar | List of emergency numbers

The severe cyclonic storm 'Nivar' is likely to intensify further into a very severe cyclonic storm during next 12 hours. According to the Indian Met

Cyclone Nivar | As it makes landfall, very severe cyclonic storm brings heavy rain

Thousands evacuated to safer places in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry; Gradual release of water begins from Chembarambakkam reservoir; heavy to very heavy rainfall expected to continue post-landfall also in several areas.

Cyclone live updates | Nivar now a ‘severe cyclonic storm’ after making landfall

Puducherry and many districts of Tamil Nadu have declared holiday on November 26.

Tiruvannamalai put on alert

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Summons Corporation Commissioner to explain action taken against unauthorised constructions

Case against quota for govt. school students

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Officials of the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption on Tuesday arrested an official of the Greater Chennai Corporation for demanding and

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Cyclone casts shadow over crisis-hit Mamallapuram

The tourism-dependent town was reeling under COVID-19 lockdown impact

Aavin to ensure supply

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They have been positioned near government hospitals and police stations

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Police officials deputed to monitor rescue work

The officers will do supervisory work in addition to their normal duties

Navy, Coast Guard all set for relief work

Relief and diving teams on standby ahead of Nivar’s landfall

Southern Railway take steps to deal with cyclone

Railway on full alert to restore rail traffic in case of disruptions

Puducherry, Cuddalore gear up to deal with Cyclone Nivar

The Puducherry and Cuddalore district administrations are gearing up to deal with any eventuality arising out of Cyclone Nivar, which is expected to

Tamil Nadu government announces public holiday today

Those manning essential services will work; Chief Minister urges people to exercise caution

31 test positive in Vellore

13 fresh COVID-19 cases reported in Tiruvannamalai

Secular parties have a responsibility to unite anti-BJP forces, says Tamil Nadu SDPI’s president

Social Democratic Party of India’s State president Nellai Mubarak on Tuesday said the party is not in alliance with T.T.V. Dhinakaran’s Amma Makkal

Southern Bench of NGT takes up KMTR road issue

On November 19, the NGT took up the case under Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

Thousands of police personnel deployed in coastal areas

Senior officers posted in 12 districts to supervise relief and rescue operations

Watch | T.N. and Puducherry prepare for cyclone Nivar

Extremely heavy rain is expected in a couple of places in the delta region and the northern coastal districts of Tamil Nadu. This is due to 'Nivar',

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The DMK president said he had explained the legal position of the issue and also asked the Governor to consider the case from a humanitarian angle

We are fully geared to tackle the situation, says Ramanathapuram Collector

The Ramanathapuram district administration has taken all precautionary steps to tackle any situation in the event of heavy rainfall, Collector Dinesh

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Residents of Pattinampakkam, mostly fishermen, run for safety as strong winds and waves picked up pace and move huge quantities of sand up to the road, a good distance away from the waterfront, in Chennai on November 25, 2020.

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Rains triggered by Cyclone Nivar inundate tracks at Korukkupet railway station in Chennai on November 24, 2020. Southern Railway has cancelled all suburban trains and those bound for Tamil Nadu’s southern districts for November 25, 2020 in view of the cyclone.

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Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami, inspects Chembarambakkam reservoir after its shutters were opened on Wednesday after a period of almost five years following heavy rains due to Cyclone Nivar on Nov 25, 2020.

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Chennai's iconic Marina beach is filled with storm water due to heavy rain on Wednesday due to Cyclone Nivar.

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