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Continuous rain, high-speed winds in AP's Srikakulam ahead of cyclone Jawad

Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam district is witnessing continuous rainfall and wind speeds over 50 kmph ahead of Cyclone Jawad landfall.As per the Collector of Srikakulam, "Rainfall is being witnessed across the district since yesterday. These are not heavy pours but it is raining continuously. In some parts of the district, wind speeds are being reported at 50-55 kmph. There are currently 79 cyclone shelters operations since yesterday.""National Disaster Response Force, State Disaster Response Force and fire teams are on alert and have been deployed across the entire district," he added.Meanwhile, Indian Railways has cancelled around 36 trains scheduled today to ensure the safety of passengers.Around 38 trains scheduled to depart on December 5 and one of December 6 have also been cancelled as a precautionary measure."Waltair Division of East Coast Railway is prepared to face the challenges posed by cyclone Jawad. We are in touch with the state government, SDRF, NDRF and other agencies. ..

Cyclone Jawad likely to weaken, move northwards during next 12 hours: IMD

IMD said that cyclonic storm 'Jawad' is likely to weaken gradually and move nearly northwards during the next 12 hours.

Cyclone Jawad: NTA postpones MBA entrance of IIFT in Andhra, Odisha, Bengal

In view of cyclonic storm 'JAWAD', the NTA postponed the entrance exam for MBA (IB) 2022-24 of Indian Institute of Foreign Trade in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and West Bengal.

Tamil Nadu likely to receive light to moderate rain today: Weather agency

Tamil Nadu districts are likely to experience thunderstorm with light to moderate rain on Saturday, informed Area Cyclone Warning Centre of Regional Meteorological Centre, Chennai.

Cyclone Jawad: Over 54 thousand people evacuated from 3 districts in Andhra

As Cyclone Jawad is likely hit to north Andhra Pradesh on Saturday, the state government has evacuated over 54,008 people from three districts.

Cyclone Jawad likely to hit Andhra Pradesh, Odisha today morning: IMD

The Cyclone Jawad is likely to reach north Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha on Saturday morning and Puri is likely to witness heavy rains on Sunday, said India Meteorological Department (IMD).According to the Met department, Cyclone Jawad lay centered at 5:30 pm of Friday over westcentral Bay of Bengal, about 300 km south-SE of Vishakhapatnam, 420 km nearly south of Gopalpur, 480 km south-SW of Puri & 560 km south-southwest of Paradip"It is likely to move north-northwestwards, intensify further and reach west-central Bay of Bengal off north Andhra Pradesh - south Odisha coasts by tomorrow, December 4 morning," said the IMD."Thereafter it is likely to recurve north-northeastwards and move along the Odisha coast reaching near Puri around December 5 noon. Subsequently, it is likely to continue to move north-northeastwards along coastal Odisha towards West Bengal coast," said the IMD.

Schools shut in 19 districts of Odisha for today in view of Cyclone Jawad

In view of the impending cyclonic storm 'JAWAD', the Odisha government has ordered to keep the schools closed in 19 districts of the state.

Three teams of NDRF deployed in Vishakhapatnam in wake of Cyclone 'Jawad'

As Cyclone "Jawad" is expected to hit North Andhra Pradesh on early Saturday morning, three teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) were deployed in Vishakhapatnam on Friday.Speaking to ANI, NDRF Sub-inspector Satyanarayan said, "We are a total of three teams that are deployed here. Two other teams are kept as reserves. We shall respond to any untoward situation to rescue people and do our best to avoid any mishap or loss. We shall clear all the roads of any debris if there are any landslides or uprooting of trees. Also, we will rescue any person who is drowning in the flood-affected areas."NDRF Head Constable Rama Rao said, "We are all set & alert 24x7 for any eventuality. The main concerns are landslides & the uprooting of trees. We have to clear roads quickly to avoid any traffic problems. We have multitalented personnel who can respond to any situation."Meanwhile, Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba on Friday directed all state and Central agencies to follow ...

Deep depression intensifies into Cyclone Jawad, to make landfall on Sunday

Very heavy rainfall is likely to start in north coastal Andhra Pradesh and south coastal Odisha by Friday evening

How strong is Cyclone Jawad? 'Gulaab se jyada, Titli se kam'

The Cyclone Jawad, that is headed to India's eastern coast on Saturday and Sunday, will witness wind speeds of 90-100 kmph with 90 kmph when it touches the coast near north Andhra Pradesh-Odisha

Cyclone Jawad: Around 65 trains from Visakhapatnam cancelled

Meanwhile, around 46 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams have been deployed 46 teams in Odisha, West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh

Cyclone Jawad likely to reach Vishakhapatnam by tomorrow evening: IMD

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also chaired a high-level meeting on Thursday to review the preparedness of States and Central Ministries and concerned agencies

Cyclone 'Jawad' to hit near Puri in Odisha around noon on Sunday: IMD

A low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a cyclonic storm 'Jawad', the India Meteorological Department said on Friday

Cyclone 'Jawad': NDRF DG says 64 teams earmarked; all preparations done

The NDRF has earmarked 64 teams to tackle the impending cyclonic storm 'Jawad' that is expected to affect the states of Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal, a senior officer said on Friday

Cyclonic storm likely to hit Odisha coast as depression intensifies: IMD

The depression over southeast Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm in north Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha coasts by Saturday morning

Cyclone Jawad over Bay of Bengal intensifies into depression: IMD

The well marked low pressure area over southeast Bay of Bengal has intensified into a depression and is likely to take the form of a cyclonic storm in the next 24 hours

Cyclone Jawad: Odisha govt issues guidelines ahead of landfall

As the low-pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal continues to develop in view of Cyclone Jawad, the Odisha government on Thursday evening issued guidelines to prevent its adverse effects.Odisha Government plans to deploy 266 teams including NDRF, State Fire Services and Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) in coastal districts in view of impending cyclonic Situation, informs Pradeep Kumar Jena, Special Relief Commissioner (SRC).Informing about the preparedness for Cyclonic Storm 'JAWAD' Jena said, "The State Government is well prepared to deal the emerging situation 14 coastal districts have been put on alert and asked to take all necessary steps in view of impending cyclonic storm.""With the time, the will be more clarity on situation. We have planned to deploy total a 266 teams which includes NDRF, State Fire Services and ODRAF. We have order to deploy 24 teams of NDRF, 158 teams of State Fire Services and 33 teams of ODRAF in 10 coastal districts including Ganjam, ...

Prime Minister Modi chairs meeting with top officials on cyclone situation

Modi was being briefed on the possible cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal that could affect north Andhra Pradesh and Odisha coasts

As Andhra, Odisha brace for Cyclone Jawad, Centre reviews preparedness

Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba reviewed the preparedness of Central ministries agencies and state governments to deal with the situation arising out of the impending cyclone in the Bay of Bengal.

Govt prepares for evacuation as cyclone may reach Odisha coast on Dec 4

The forecast said that the low pressure area in south Andaman Sea will intensify into a depression and move towards the coast as a cyclonic storm on December 4