Cyclone Tauktae

Cyclone Tauktae intensifying into 'very severe cyclonic storm', here are latest developments

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday issued a warning that Cyclone Tauktae has intensified and is heading towards the coast of Gujarat and the Union Territory of Daman and Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli, currently, the storm hit the Karnataka coast. 

May 15, 2021, 23:29 PM IST

Cyclone Tauktae: Western Railways cancels over 60 trains between May 15-21, check full list here

As Cyclone Tauktae which has formed over the Arabian Sea heads towards Gujarat the Indian Metreological Department (IMD) has warned impact in five states with heavy to very heavy rains and strong winds gusting upto 175 Kmph.

May 15, 2021, 20:58 PM IST

Tauktae, first Cyclone of 2021: Know what it means and how are cyclones named

A cyclonic storm ‘Tauktae’ is likely to cross the Gujarat coast around May 18 and will likely be a 'very severe cyclonic storm' from May 16-18. Know how to pronounce 'Tauktae' and how cyclones are named.

May 15, 2021, 18:01 PM IST

Cyclone Tauktae to hit five states, severe floods predicted in Kerala, Tamil Nadu

With Cyclone Tauktae intensifying into a cyclonic storm on Saturday (May 15, 2021), severe flood-like situations have been predicted for Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The Central Water Commission (CWC) also issued an ‘orange bulletin’, predicting a severe flood situation, in the two states on Saturday.  

May 15, 2021, 15:03 PM IST

COVID-19 vaccination centres in Mumbai shut, Bandra–Worli Sea Link closed till May 16 due to Cyclone Tauktae

The government vaccination centres will remain closed on May 15 and 16 in Mumbai due to Cyclone Tauktae. 

May 15, 2021, 14:00 PM IST

LIVE: Cyclonic storm Tauktae nearing coastal Karnataka, strong wind up to 70 kmph expected

Tauktae is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm by Saturday (May 15) morning, India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted. It will further intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by Saturday night.

May 15, 2021, 08:49 AM IST

IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Mumbai, Thane, and other parts of Maharashtra on May 17

Mumbai, Thane and Raigad would receive very heavy rainfall on Monday, while Raigad is expected to witness thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds from Saturday (May 15). 

May 15, 2021, 07:51 AM IST

Cyclone Tauktae likely to intensify into 'very severe cyclonic' storm, heads towards Gujarat

The deep depression in the Arabian Sea is likely to intensify further into a "very severe cyclonic storm" on May 17 and cross the Gujarat coast a day later, the IMD said. 

May 14, 2021, 22:47 PM IST

Cyclone Tauktae: NDRF teams deployed in five states, Kerala districts on red alert

National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is well prepared ahead of Cyclone Tauktae striking the coasts of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Gujarat and Maharashtra, NDRF officials said on Friday.

May 14, 2021, 12:14 PM IST

Cyclone Tauktae: Kerala may receive heavy rains on May 14-15, 'Red' alert sounded, ban announced on fishing

As per the national weather forecasting agency, a low-pressure area over Southeast Arabian Sea and adjoining Lakshadweep area is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm by May 16. The IMD has issued a warning for fishermen to not venture into the sea till May 17.

May 13, 2021, 21:47 PM IST

Cyclone Tauktae: Heavy rains forecast over Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Gujarat

IMD informed that a low-pressure area is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm over the east-central Arabian Sea which may bring heavy rainfall activity to coastal regions of Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Gujarat.

May 13, 2021, 15:41 PM IST

Cyclone Tauktae: Indian Coast Guard warns fishermen against venturing into sea between May 14-16

The India Meteorological Department on Wednesday issued a forecast about a low-pressure area which is forming over the Arabian Sea and warned that it may intensify into a cyclone by May 16. Earlier in the day, the IMD too had advised fishermen out in deep sea in coastal areas of the country to return to the coast and also advised them not to venture into the sea. 

May 12, 2021, 23:40 PM IST

Cyclone 'Tauktae' forms over Arabian Sea likely to intensify by May 16: IMD

IMD issued a forecast about a low-pressure area which is forming over the Arabian Sea and warned that it may intensify into a cyclone by May 16.

May 12, 2021, 18:24 PM IST