Cyclone Mandous LIVE Updates: CPI MP Writes Letter To CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy Regarding Failure Of His Govt In Handling Cyclone

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Cyclone Mandous LIVE Updates: Hello and welcome to ABP Live blog, follow this space for latest updates on Cyclone Mandous which intensified over Bay of Bengal into a severe cyclonic storm and is is predicted to weaken gradually before crossing near Chennai coast on December 9 midnight, the India Meteorological Department said on Thursday.As per a report by PTI, the Tamil Nadu government said that 12 teams, comprising nearly 400 personnel from the National Disaster Response Force and the State force, have been deployed in 10 districts including Nagapattinam and Thanjavur in the Cauvery delta region, Chennai, its three neighbouring districts and Cuddalore.A holiday has been declared for schools and colleges on Friday."The CS Mandous intensified into a SCS and lay centered at 1730 IST over SW BoB about 350 km ESE of Karaikal and about 440 km SE of Chennai. It is very likely to maintain its intensity of SCS till early morning of 9th Dec and then weaken gradually into a CS by forenoon of 9th Dec," the MeT department tweeted. In an updated bulletin, the weather department said that the 'Mandous' lay 310 km off Karaikal and about 390 km off Chennai, the PTI report stated. Meanwhile, light to moderate rains were witnessed in several parts of northern Tamil Nadu under the influence of the cyclone since Thursday night.As per the IMD, On December 9, light to moderate rainfall is expected at most places and heavy to very heavy showers at a few places and extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places in north coastal Tamil Nadu, Puducherry. Isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely in adjoining south coastal Andhra Pradesh and north interior Tamil Nadu and Rayalaseema. Following the land fall, the rainfall is set to recede.

10/12/2022 20:49:34

CPI MP Writes Letter To CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy Regarding Failure Of His Govt In Handling Cyclone

CPI MP Binoy Viswam has written a letter to Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh YS Jagan Mohan Reddy regarding the failure of his administration in handling the Mandous Cyclone in Andhra Pradesh, ANI reported. 

 

10/12/2022 20:45:41

Cyclone Mandous: Rivers Overflow In Several Areas Of Andhra Pradesh

Rivers overflow in several areas of Andhra Pradesh, ANI reported. 

10/12/2022 17:04:33

Cyclone Mandous: Corporation Workers Repair Broken Bus Shelters Near Marina

Chennai Corporation officials repairing broken bus shelters near Marina Beach

10/12/2022 16:46:57

Cyclone Mandous: Waterlogging Has Been Reported In Marina Beach

Waterlogging has been reported in most parts of Marina beach.

10/12/2022 16:26:40

Cyclone Mandous: Rivers Overflow In Several Parts Of Andhra Pradesh

According to ANI, "Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh: Several areas in KVB Puram Mandal such as Kovanur, Thimmasamudram, Rajula Kandiga face overflow of rivers due to heavy rainfall in the region, roads submerged and traffic disrupted." 

10/12/2022 16:11:58

Cyclone Mandous: Over 200 People Relocated To Camps In Chennai, Says GCC Commissioner Gagandeep Bedi

Gagandeep Bedi, Commissioner, Greater Chennai Corporation said,  "More than 200 people have been relocated to camps, and around 9000 provided with food."

"Around 400-500 trees were uprooted. We were prepared for the cyclone and had cut the branches of 15000 trees to avoid accidents. 500 staff,300 vehicles were deployed so main road was cleared and traffic was not disrupted," he said.

10/12/2022 16:13:43

Cyclone Mandous: TN Health Minister Ma Subramanian Inspects Houses That Got Damaged In Chennai

TN Health Minister Ma Subramanian inspected a house where its roof collapsed in Chennai due to the cyclone

10/12/2022 15:53:25

Cyclone Mandous: Animal Lovers Give Food To Dogs At Marina Beach

Animal lover Hema gave food to dogs who were deprived of food at Marina Beach due to cyclone Mandous

10/12/2022 15:51:40

Cyclone Mandous: Chennai Corporation Workers Prepare Food For Distribution At Community Halls

Chennai Corporation workers prepare food for free distribution at community halls in Chennai

10/12/2022 15:49:19

Cyclone Mandous: Chennai Corporation Officials Work In Full Swing To Clear Uprooted Trees

Chennai Corporation workers clear the uprooted trees using JCB at Thiru.Vi.Ka Nagar in Chennai

10/12/2022 15:45:25

Cyclone Mandous: TN CM Stalin Inspects Damages To Boats At Kasimedu Fishing Harbour

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin inspects the damages caused to the boats at Kasimedu fishing harbour due to Cyclone Mandous. The CM was accompanied by Chennai Mayor Priya and Minister KN Nehru 

 

 

10/12/2022 15:38:09

Cyclone Mandous: TN CM Stalin Thanks Ministers, Officials, Corporation Staff & Sanitation Workers For Working Around-The-Clock

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin thanked the Ministers, officials, corporation staff and sanitation workers for working day and night without a break to tackle the aftermath of Cyclone Mandous

10/12/2022 15:35:50

Cyclone Mandous: Tamil Nadu Govt Begins Initiate To Serve Food Round The Clock

Tamil Nadu Food Minister R Sakkarapani said that over 10 teams have been formed to serve food round the clock in each union.

10/12/2022 15:33:20

Cyclone Mandous: Sasikala, Ramadoss Urge TN Govt To Provide Assistance For Affected People

Former AIADMK General Secretary Sasikala and PMK founder Ramadoss urged the Tamil Nadu government to provide appropriate assistance for the people affected by Cyclone Mandous

10/12/2022 15:30:07

Cyclone Mandous: TN CM Stalin Holds Review Meeting With Officials

TN CM Stalin held a review meeting with officials and Minister Duraimurugan to discuss about the aftermath of Cyclone Mandous in Chennai on Saturday. 

10/12/2022 15:24:49

Cyclone Mandous: Four People Lost Their Lives In Heavy Rain, Says TN CM Stalin

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin said, "I inspected the affected areas. Corporation workers have worked very well. 4 people have lost their lives in this heavy rainfall. 98 cattle died too. 151 houses and huts got damaged, other damages are being calculated. In Chennai 400 trees uprooted."

10/12/2022 15:21:37

Cyclone Mandous: TN CM Stalin Distributes Relief Materials

TN Chief Minister Stalin distributed 500 food packets and grocery items to the affected people in Injambakkam area in Sholinganallur

10/12/2022 11:01:09

Vandalur Zoo To Remain Closed Due To Impact Of Cyclone Mandous

Due to Cyclone Mandous, Vandular Zoo will be closed for public today, said the zoo authorities.

10/12/2022 11:00:04

Cyclone Mandous: Trees Uprooted In Many Parts Of Chennai, GCC Swing Into Action To Remove Them

Several trees have been uprooted in places including Egmore and Nungambakkam in Chennai. Overall, Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) said that over 100 trees have been uprooted due to the impact of the cyclone.

 

10/12/2022 10:55:06

Cyclone Mandous: Two Die Due To Electrocution In Madipakkam

Two persons identified as Lakshmi (45) and Rajendran (25) who were residing in a hut at Ram Nagar Main Road in Madipakkam died due to electrocution.

10/12/2022 10:52:01

Cyclone Mandous: Hundreds Of Boats Report Damages In Chennai

Hundreds of boats reported damages in Chennai in view of Cyclone Mandous making landfall near Mahabalipuram. Fishermen urge government to provide compensation. 

10/12/2022 10:48:44

Cyclone Mandous: Speed Winds & Very Rough Sea Reported In Chennai Beaches

The high speed wind and very rough sea continue even after Cyclone Mandous crossed the coast in Chennai

 

10/12/2022 10:42:19

Cyclone Mandous: YSRCP MLA Bhumana Karunakar Reddy, Others Visit Affected Areas

According to ANI, "Andhra Pradesh | YSRCP leaders, including MLA Bhumana Karunakar Reddy, and local officials in Tirupati visit the #CycloneMandous affected areas. Some residential areas flooded and trees uprooted after heavy rains hit south coastal Andhra Pradesh."

 

10/12/2022 10:41:01

Cyclone Mandous: Ayanavaram Taluk Records Highest Rainfall In Chennai

The highest rainfall in Chennai has been recorded in Ayanavaram taluk (15.40 mm) followed by Perambur Corporation Park (137.60 mm) and Alandur (132.70 mm). 

Nungambakkam recorded 111.30 mm while Sholinganallur reported 90.50 mm of rainfall on Friday.

10/12/2022 10:38:51

Cyclone Mandous Update: Wall Collapses & Falls On Parked Cars In T Nagar

A wall collapsed and fell on cars parked near it at T Nagar in the impact of Cyclone Mandous

09/12/2022 23:09:33

Cyclone Mandous LIVE Updates: Heavy Rains With Strong Winds In Pattinapakkam As Landfall Begins

Heavy rains with strong winds in Pattinapakkam area of Chennai as landfall begins.

09/12/2022 22:57:59

Cyclone Mandous LIVE Updates: Waterlogging In Chennai's Pattinapakkam As Rain Continues To Lash City

Waterlogging in Pattinapakkam area of Chennai as rain continues in the city under the influence of cyclone Mandous.

09/12/2022 22:07:48

Cyclone Mandous LIVE Updates: Traffic Not Allowed On East Coast Road Between Akkarai And Kovalam

Traffic is not allowed both ways on East Coast Road between Akkarai and Kovalam except for the residents living in this stretch and emergency services vehicles till further notice: Chennai Traffic Police

09/12/2022 22:00:12

Cyclone Mandous LIVE Updates: Cyclone Mandous Begins Landfall, Strong Winds With Speed Of 50-60km/s In Chennai

"The wind speed is almost 14km/hr. Strong winds have already started in Chennai and nearby areas at a speed of 50-60km/s. Landfall process has begun. Rainfall and high-speed winds will continue," S Balachandran, Dy DG of Meteorology, Regional Metrology Centre, said.

09/12/2022 21:19:28

Cyclone Mandous Likely To Cross North Tamil Nadu At Midnight Or Saturday Morning

Cyclone Mandous is likely to cross north Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and adjoining south Andhra Pradesh coasts between Puducherry and Sriharikota around Mamallapuram with a maximum wind speed of 65-75 kmph gusting to 85 kmph during midnight today or tomorrow early morning, IMD said. Dindigul Collector has declared a holiday for schools and colleges in Sirumalai and Kodaikanal for tomorrow. 

09/12/2022 20:12:31

Cyclone Mandous LIVE Updates: Light To Moderate Rainfall In Tamil Nadu, CM Stalin Reviews Preparations

Northern coastal Tamil Nadu witnessed light to moderate rainfall and some places heavy showers as the cyclone continued to move closer to the state's coastline, IMD said. At the disaster management control room, Chief Minister MK Stalin reviewed the preparedness by interacting with monitoring officers and officials in districts.

09/12/2022 19:49:37

Cyclone Mandous LIVE Updates: Suburban Trains In Chennai May Be Cancelled Or Rescheduled If Necessary

Chennai Division of Southern Railway has announced that suburban trains in Chennai may be cancelled/rescheduled if necessary to prevent untoward incidents.

09/12/2022 19:46:39

Cyclone Mandous LIVE Updates: NDRF, SDRF Teams Deployed In South Coastal Districts Of Andhra Pradesh

Ten teams of NDRF and Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Response Force have been deployed in south coastal districts of the state following heavy rainfall alert by the IMD. According to IMD, heavy rainfall is predicted over several parts of the state as the cyclone is expected to cross the coast between the Union Territory of Puducherry, and Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, tonight.

09/12/2022 16:34:14

Cyclone Mandous LIVE Updates: Regional MeT Office Predicts Heavy Rainfall In Chennai Today And Tomorrow

"Heavy rainfall in Chennai today and tomorrow as cyclone Mandous further expected to move North-West direction and expected to cross Puducherry and Sriharikota by tonight or early morning," said S Balachandran, Deputy Director General of Meteorology, Regional Metrology Centre.

09/12/2022 15:48:36

Cyclone Mandous LIVE Updates: Heavy Rain In Andhra Pradesh's Tirumala

Heavy rain in Tirumala, Tirupati under influence of cyclone.

09/12/2022 15:33:58

Cyclone Mandous LIVE Updates: Trees Uprooted In Various Parts Of Kodaikanal Amid Rains

Trees uprooted in various parts of Kodaikanal amid rains and gusty winds as Cyclone Mandous approaches the Tamil Nadu coast.

09/12/2022 14:41:07

Cyclone Mandous LIVE Updates: Several Flights Cancelled At Chennai Airport

In view of heavy rainfall and cyclone Mandous' landfall near Chennai coast on Friday, several flights were cancelled at Chennai Airport. 

09/12/2022 13:41:11

Cyclone Mandous LIVE Updates: NDRF Team Deployed Ahead Of Landfall. Holiday Declared In Schools, Colleges

NDRF teams prepare in full swing ahead of cyclone Mandous' landfall near Chennai coast on Friday. In view of cyclone, schools and colleges have been shut for a day on Friday in Chennai.