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12 December 2016, 22:38 PM
#CycloneVardah #Update Total number of deaths = 10 (4 in Chennai, 2 each in Kancheepuram,Tiruvallur, 1 each in Villupuram Nagapattinam)
— NDMA India (@ndmaindia) December 12, 2016
12 December 2016, 22:36 PM
Centre, @ndmaindia is working closely with local administrations & army for safety of life and property.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 12, 2016
12 December 2016, 21:52 PM
My prayers are with all those people who are affected due to adverse weather conditions caused by #CycloneVardah. Stay safe.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 12, 2016
12 December 2016, 21:49 PM
Rs 4 lakh each will be given to persons who died due to Cyclone Vardah from the state disaster relief fund, says Tamil Nadu CM Panneerselvam.
12 December 2016, 21:42 PM
#CycloneVardah #Update going to weaken into a deep depression after midnight. Currently still a cyclone over North Tamil Nadu.
— NDMA India (@ndmaindia) December 12, 2016
12 December 2016, 21:40 PM
#AIUpdate: Due to Chennai airfield closure#AI 043 (MAA-DEL)#AI 093 (MAA-BOM)
Flts stand cancelled for 12/12/16— Air India (@airindiain) December 12, 2016
12 December 2016, 20:37 PM
#AIUpdate: #Chennai airfield to remain closed till 2300 hrs of 12/12/16
— Air India (@airindiain) December 12, 2016
12 December 2016, 20:37 PM
#AIUpdate: Due airfield closure#AI 766 /765 (MAA-CCU)#AI 905 /906 (MAA-DXV)#AI 907 /908 (MAA-MCT)
Flts stand cancelled for 12/12/16— Air India (@airindiain) December 12, 2016
12 December 2016, 19:55 PM
Schools and colleges in Chennai, Kancheepuram and Tiruvallur to remain shut on Tuesday.
12 December 2016, 19:55 PM
Quick Facts:
Cyclone Position-Crossing North Chennai
Wind speed:100 kms to 110 kms gusting to 120 kms.#cyclonevardah— NDMA India (@ndmaindia) December 12, 2016
12 December 2016, 19:52 PM
#Cyclonevardah:Human loss 4(2 in Chennai 1 in Kancheepuram and 1 in Nagapattinam).
— NDMA India (@ndmaindia) December 12, 2016
12 December 2016, 19:48 PM
#Cyclonevardah:
Hut Damages-47
No of tree fallen- 3384 and 696 removed.
No of EB Poles fallen-3400.— NDMA India (@ndmaindia) December 12, 2016
12 December 2016, 19:47 PM
#Cyclonevardah:No of food packets supplied-11857.
— NDMA India (@ndmaindia) December 12, 2016
12 December 2016, 19:34 PM
Two fishermen go missing off Kakinada in Andhra, Coast Guard says it has deployed ship for search and rescue operations, as per PTI.
12 December 2016, 19:33 PM
NDRF teams conducting operations in Tamilnadu. pic.twitter.com/VM3fvNZCHl
— NDRF (@NDRFHQ) December 12, 2016
12 December 2016, 19:07 PM
Cyclone moving west towards North interior Tamilnadu #vardah pic.twitter.com/I6vDx4jw31
— Chennai Weather (@chennaiweather) December 12, 2016
12 December 2016, 19:06 PM
One side of SV Patel road closed between IIT and Madhya Kailash due to uprooted trees all through
— ChennaiRains (@ChennaiRains) December 12, 2016
12 December 2016, 18:35 PM
Winds and Rains might still intensify, do not venture out, warns National Disaster Management Authority.
12 December 2016, 18:16 PM
#AIUpdate : #Chennai Airfield closed till 2100 hrs today. Flts AI967 (MAA-TRV-SHJ), AI539 (MAA-DEL) & AI975 (MAA-GOI-KWI) cancelled.
— Air India (@airindiain) December 12, 2016
12 December 2016, 18:15 PM
Cyclone Vardah shows signs of weakening, to turn into 'cyclonic storm' in next 3-4 hours, says IMD.
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12 December 2016, 18:08 PM
Services at Chennai Airport suspended till 2100 hours.
12 December 2016, 18:08 PM
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh speaks to Tamil Nadu CM O Panneerselvam.
12 December 2016, 17:10 PM
8008 people accommodated in 95 relief camps, says National Disaster Management Authority.
Also Read - Cyclone Vardah: Safety tips for residents – The dos and dont's!
12 December 2016, 17:09 PM
DG CISF directs Chief Airport Security Officer to conduct a damage assessment exercise after Cyclone hit Chennai Airport.
12 December 2016, 17:07 PM
Flight operations suspended at Chennai airport till 8 pm.
12 December 2016, 17:07 PM
#IndianArmy troops geared up for rescue & relief ops after #CycloneVardah hits #Chennai pic.twitter.com/c4JGoOB29l
— ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) December 12, 2016
12 December 2016, 17:03 PM
The core of #Varadah has reached land now watch out for strong winds once again as the second half moves on shore pic.twitter.com/KMSBgMdM0W
— ChennaiRains (@ChennaiRains) December 12, 2016
12 December 2016, 17:02 PM
Exact position of #cyclonevardah. pic.twitter.com/lgKlKaxsIK
— NDMA India (@ndmaindia) December 12, 2016
12 December 2016, 16:36 PM
Tamil Nadu: Army personnel conduct rescue and relief operations in Chennai as heavy rainfall and strong winds lash the city
12 December 2016, 16:36 PM
Preventive measures already taken, enough of advisory issued; people to get affected evacuated: Harsh Vardhan, Union Science & Tech. Min
12 December 2016, 16:26 PM
Expected point of landfall - Crossing coast near Chennai: National Disaster Management Authority
Entire landfall process will be completed during next 1-2 hours but conditions to remain rough even after that: NDMA
12 December 2016, 16:23 PM
Tamil Nadu: Trees uprooted, damage caused as heavy rains and strong winds lash Mahabalipuram town in Kancheepuram district.
Also Read - Cyclone Vardah: Here's what landfall is...
12 December 2016, 16:23 PM
Some trees and electric poles have fallen due to that, NDRF has begun its operations to clear this: RK Pachnanda (DG, NDRF)
12 December 2016, 16:23 PM
The landfall was at Pulicat (Tamil Nadu) followed by strong winds: RK Pachnanda (DG, NDRF)
12 December 2016, 16:23 PM
Complete landfall to take another couple of hours.Conditions to remain severe between Chennai & Nellore: K.G.Ramesh, DG IMD
12 December 2016, 16:21 PM
Ship that was sent to rescue two fishermen off Kakinada (AP) couldn't reach them due to rough sea: AP Coast guard DIG Haribola
12 December 2016, 16:21 PM
Chennai Suburban network suspended till further notice. Some trains from and to Chennai diverted and cancelled: Railway Minister
12 December 2016, 16:21 PM
Andhra Pradesh: Trees uprooted as heavy rains and strong winds lash Tada village
12 December 2016, 16:16 PM
WATCH: Heavy rainfall and storm lashes Chennai city as Cyclone Vardah makes a landfall; trees uprooted, vehicles damaged in many parts
#WATCH: Heavy rainfall and storm lashes Chennai city as #CycloneVardah makes a landfall; trees uprooted, vehicles damaged in many parts pic.twitter.com/3wQ62KkVfs
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 12, 2016
12 December 2016, 15:42 PM
Complete landfall to take another couple of hours. Conditions to remain severe between Chennai and Nellore, says KG Ramesh, DG IMD
Complete landfall to take another couple of hours.Conditions to remain severe between #Chennai & #Nellore -
Sh.K.G.Ramesh,DG IMD #vardah— NDMA India (@ndmaindia) December 12, 2016
12 December 2016, 15:27 PM
Rail services heavily disrupted in Chennai as rains lash city due to cyclonic storm vardah
12 December 2016, 15:27 PM
WATCH: Heavy rains and strong winds lash Tada village of Andhra Pradesh
#WATCH: Heavy rains and strong winds lash Tada village, Andhra Pradesh #CycloneVardah pic.twitter.com/DUHVCRQXtI
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 12, 2016
12 December 2016, 15:27 PM
Northern prong of cyclone hit North of Chennai 20 mins back. Heavy rains and high speed winds expected to continue fr next 8-12 hrs
12 December 2016, 15:25 PM
Wind speed at present around 100-110 km/hour. Chennai recorded maximum wind speed of 192 Km/hour: M Mahapatra, ADG MeT Dept #cyclonevardah
12 December 2016, 15:06 PM
Chennai Suburban railway network suspended till further notice. Some trains reaching and leaving Chennai diverted and cancelled: ADG(PR) Railways
Chennai division of southern railway badly affected: Senior officials camping at stations and control room: ADG(PR) Railways, Anil Saxena
12 December 2016, 15:06 PM
Chennai Suburban railway network suspended till further notice. Some trains reaching and leaving Chennai diverted and cancelled: ADG(PR) Railways
Chennai division of southern railway badly affected: Senior officials camping at stations and control room: ADG(PR) Railways, Anil Saxena
12 December 2016, 15:06 PM
7357 people have been evacuated in Tamil Nadu
12 December 2016, 15:06 PM
Reportedly, 9,400 people have been evacuated in Andhra Pradesh
12 December 2016, 15:01 PM
Deployed 6 teams in AP, 7 in TN, can handle any situation. Shifted people to safer places and educated them abt precautions: Santosh Kumar, NDRF
12 December 2016, 15:01 PM
Heavy rainfall likely to continue until next 36 hours due to Cyclonic strong Vardah
