Cyclone Burevi, Weather Forecast: Red alert withdrawn from 7 Kerala districts as Cyclone Burevi weakens

As cyclone Burevi weakens in the state of Kerala, the India Meteorological Department has withdrawn the red alert issued in seven districts. In its late night bulletin on Thursday, IMD withdrew the red alert and issued a yellow alert for 10 districts.

In a bulletin released on Friday morning, the IMD said the deep depression is likely to move slowly west- southwestwards and cross Ramanathapuram and adjoining Thoothukudi districts in Tamil Nadu during the next six hours with wind speed of 50-60 gusting to 70 kmph. "It is very likely to weaken further into a depression (wind speed 45-55 kmph gusting to 65 kmph) during next 12 hours," IMD said.

It has issued yellow alerts for the districts of Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad and Malappuram.

The Deep Depression over the  Gulf of Mannar close to Ramanathapuram District is likely to move west-southwestwards and cross Ramanathapuram and adjoining Thoothukudi districts during next 6 hours with wind speed of 50-60 gusting to 70 kmph, IMD said  on Friday.  It is very likely to weaken further into a Depression (wind speed 40-50 kmph gusting to 60 kmph) during next 12 hours.

AT 0830 IST, Deep Depression over Gulf of Mannar close to Ramanathapuram District coast remained stationary, about 40 km southwest of Ramanathapuram. To remain stationary over same region and weaken into Depression during next 12 hrs. pic.twitter.com/CM5b9C3iCG

— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) December 4, 2020

Heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal and Mahe is likely over the next 24 hours, the India Meteorological Department said in its bulletin Friday morning. 

Heavy rains lashed several parts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry starting from last night with cyclonic storm 'Burevi' all set to cross the state's south coast between Pamban and Kanyakumari, the IMD said. 

Yesterday regions including those falling under the Cauvery delta zone like Kodavasal in Tiruvarur district, Nagapattinam, Vedaranyam, Karaikal, Tiruthuraipoondi and Mudukulatur in Ramanathapuram received rainfall between nine cm and a maximum of 20 cm since last night and till this morning.

The IMD has predicted that Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Alappuzha, Idukki and Ernakulam districts would receive heavy rains and wind from December 3 to 5.

Police, Fire and Rescue forces along with the NDRF teams have been deployed in the event of any emergency
situation.

One team each of NDRF personnel have been deployed to the districts of Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam districts and two teams in Idukki district.

The India Meteriological Department has issued a red alert and cyclone warning for south Tamil Nadu and south Kerala coasts. IMD said the storm is all set to cross south Tamil Nadu coast between Pamban and Kanyakumari.

As the state remains on high alert due to Cyclone Burevi, the Kerala government declared a public holiday in five districts for Friday. The state government’s statement announced the public holiday for the districts of Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha and Idukki.

"A public holiday for all government offices including public sector undertakings has been declared for the five districts in the state," the statement said. (With PTI inputs)

The International airport will remain shut for eight hours from Friday morning and over 2000 relief camps have been opened as Kerala remains on high alert with heavy rains expected when cyclone Burevi makes landfall. The district administration here has opened 217 relief camps and 15,840 people have been shifted there from disaster-prone areas.

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan reviewed the situation and asked people to exercise extreme caution till the storm passes. Vijayan, who chaired a high level meeting with senior officials this evening, also informed Union Home Minister Amit Shah about the steps being taken by the state to face the situation. (PTI)

Cyclone Burevi has weakened into a deep depression and will cross the Tamil Nadu coast on the morning of December 4, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Thursday. The IMD had earlier predicted that Burevi, which crossed the Sri Lanka coast on Wednesday night, would hit the Tamil Nadu coast as a cyclonic storm.

Deep depression is a stage of cyclone formation or de-intensification. "Cyclonic storm Burevi over Gulf of Mannar weakened into a deep depression on 3rd December and is close to Ramanathapuram district coast, about 20 kilometres southwest of Pamban and 210 km east-northeast of Kanyakumari," the Cyclone Warning Division of the IMD said this evening.

The associated wind speed is about 55-65 kmph, gusting up to 75 kmph, it added. The deep depression would move west-southwestwards and cross Ramanathapuram and Thoothukudi districts between Thursday night and Friday early morning with a wind speed of 50-60 kmph, gusting up to 70 kmph.

It is also very likely to further weaken into a depression (with a wind speed of 40-50 kmph, gusting up to 60 kmph) by Friday. (PTI)

Thiruvanathapuram Airport will remain closed from 10 am to 6pm on Friday, December 4, because of the approaching Cyclonic Storm Burevi. The India Meteorological Department (IMD), in its latest bulletin, has said Burevi may make its landfall in Kerala on December 4 and issued a red alert and cyclone warning for south Tamilnadu and south Kerala coasts.

Thiruvananthapuram international airport would be closed from 10 am till 6 pm on Friday, Dec 4, as per warning Cyclone Burevi would hit Thiruvananthapuram by noon, said district collector Navjot Khosa @IndianExpress

— shaju philip (@shajuexpress) December 3, 2020

The Kerala Health department on Wednesday sounded an alert in the wake of the cyclone Burevi, which is expected to hit the state on December 4, and said all precautionary measures were taken to meet any emergency situation. Health Minister K K Shylaja said the alert was issued to effectively combat various health issues caused by the cyclone and rains and the subsequent epidemic. Director of Health and Director of Medical Education have been instructed to ensure sufficient medical facilities and medicines in state hospitals. (PTI)

In the next three hours, Cyclone Burevi will cross the Pamban area, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in its latest cyclone bulletin said. At 2:30 pm on Thursday, cyclone Burevi was located 230 east-northeast of Kanyakumari was approaching the mainland packing winds with speeds ranging between 70 to 80 km/hr gusting to 90 km/hr. The IMD said, " The cyclone would move west-southwestwards and cross south Tamilnadu coast between Pamban and Kanyakumari during the intervening night of Thursday and Friday." At the time of landfall, winds gusting with a speed of 90 km/hr is forecast over the southernmost districts of Tamil Nadu.

Both Tamil Nadu and Kerala remain on high alert and the southern districts have reported heavy rain since early Thursday afternoon. Thirunelveli, Tenkasi, Kanyakumari, Thiruvananthapuram, Alappuzha and Pathanamthitta districts continue to remain under 'red' alert. These districts will continue to record heavy rain till Friday. Cloudy sky and windy conditions have dominated the southern districts on the day. Till Thursday morning, cyclone Burevi lay over the Gulf of Mannar after it crossed north Trincomalee in Sri Lanka late on Wednesday night.

Cyclone Burevi, which made landfall in Sri Lanka's Northern Province on Wednesday night, has not caused much damage but its after-effects will last for another 24 hours, the country's meteorological department said on Thursday. The tropical cyclone made landfall in the island nation's Trincomalee district between Thiriyaya and Kuchchaveli villages last night, the Disaster Management Centre said.

Districts in the island's north and east received as much as 200 mm of rain. However, its impact was less than what was anticipated by the officials. Incidents of flooding and tree felling were reported but property damage has largely been contained, officials said.

In a flash flood in Trincomalee district, 12 houses were submerged. Over 630 families were accommodated in temporary relief camps, while over 1,700 families made personal arrangements in safe locations. (PTI)

As Kerala remains under high alert expecting heavy rains and winds as a result of cyclone Burevi, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday called for a high-level meeting of the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) and other departments. The India Meteorological Department (IMD), in its latest bulletin, has said Burevi may make its landfall in Kerala on December 4 and issued a red alert and cyclone warning for south Tamilnadu and south Kerala coasts.

The IMD has predicted that Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Alappuzha, Idukki and Ernakulam districts would receive heavy rains and wind from December 3 to 5. (PTI)

Fishermen pack their gear as NDRF and Rapid Response Team looks on at Shangumughom Beach, Thiruvanathapuram, Kerala, on Thursday morning. (Photo: Maheen Hassan)

The India Meteorological Department has issued red alert in Tamil Nadu and Kerala for Thursday after forecast of heavy to very heavy rainfall in the region due to emergence of Cyclone Burevi. Parts of South Tamil Nadu –– Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, Kanniyakumari, Tenkasi and Sivagangai districts –– are expected to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall and isolated extremely heavy falls as an impact of Burevi, a cyclonic storm which has moved west-northwestwards with a speed of 11 kmph during past six hours and is very likely to emerge into Gulf of Mannar near Mannar coast during next 3 hours. Isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall is also expected over south Tamil Nadu and south Kerala on Friday, 2020.

Have spoken to Tamil Nadu chief ministers of Tamil Nadu and Kerala n the wake of Cyclone Burevi. Modi government is committed for all possible support to help people of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Several teams of NDRF are already deployed in both the states.

Have spoken to Tamil Nadu CM Shri @EPSTamilNadu and Kerala CM Shri @vijayanpinarayi in the wake of Cyclone Burevi. Modi government is committed for all possible support to help people of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Several teams of NDRF are already deployed in both the states.

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) December 3, 2020

• Total suspension of fishing operation during 3rd to 5th December over the areas as mentioned below.
• Fishermen are advised not to venture into southwest Bay of Bengal and along & off east Sri Lanka coast on 3rd December; Comorin Area, Gulf of Mannar and south Tamilnadu-Kerala and west Sri Lanka coasts from 3rd to 4th December, over Lakshadweep-Maldives area & adjoining southeast Arabian Sea from 3rd to 5th December.
  
  
  

Parts of South Tamil Nadu –– Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, Kanniyakumari, Tenkasi and Sivagangai districts –– are expected to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall and isolated extremely heavy falls on Thursday as an impact of Burevi, a cyclonic storm which has moved west-northwestwards with a speed of 11 kmph during past six hours and is very likely to emerge into Gulf of Mannar near Mannar coast during next 3 hours. Isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall is also expected over south Tamil Nadu and south Kerala on Friday, 2020.

At 5.30 am on Thursday, it laid centred over Sri Lanka about 40 km east of Mannar, 120 km east-southeast of Pamban (India) and 320 km east-northeast of Kanniyakumari (India). With a wind speed of 70-80 gusting to 90 kmph, it would be centred very close to Pamban around noon. It would then move nearly west-southwestwards across Pamban area by afternoon and cross south Tamilnadu coast between Pamban and Kanniyakumari during Thursday night and Friday early morning. The Cyclonic Storm ‘Burevi’ over Sri Lanka has moved west-northwestwards with a speed of 11 kmph during past six hours and at 5.30 am laid centred over Sri Lanka about 40 km east of Mannar, 120 km east-southeast of Pamban (India) and 320 km east-northeast of Kanniyakumari (India).

With Cyclone Burevi set to cross the coast of southern Tamil Nadu Thursday bringing heavy rains and winds with it to the region, neighbouring Kerala has begun taking emergency measures to prevent casualties and damage to property.

According to the latest bulletin of the India Meteorological Department, the cyclonic storm with a wind speed of 70-80 gusting to 90 kmph would be centered very close to Pamban in Tamil Nadu at noon on December 3. It would then move nearly west-southwestwards across Pamban area by afternoon and cross south Tamil Nadu coast between Pamban and Kanniyakumari during December 3-4 as a cyclonic storm. Four districts of Kerala - Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha - are predicted to get 'extremely heavy rainfall' with the highest code red rain alert and three other districts - Kottayam, Ernakulam and Idukki - with code orange alert signifying isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall. All seven districts are on orange alert on December 4 as well. Fishing operations on the coasts of southern Tamil Nadu and Kerala have been suspended until December 5 as the sea is expected to be very rough.

State government officials have commenced preliminary assessment of crop loss in Tamil Nadu caused in the wake of cyclone Nivar and farmers have sought adequate compensation. The cyclone crossed the coast on November 26 between Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, causing damage in 18 districts including Cuddalore, Ariyalur, Chengalpattu, Chennai and Tiruvannamalai.

A senior official in the agriculture department said estimates on the crop loss received from the affected districts would be submitted to Chief Minister K Palaniswami for favourable action. Preliminary estimate of total loss in Ranipet district due to Nivar is estimated to be around Rs 3.10 crore and crops raised on 5,734 acres including paddy have been completely destroyed in the district, an official said. (PTI)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with the chief ministers of Tamil Nadu and Kerala on Wednesday and discussed the situation prevailing in parts of the states due to cyclone Burevi while pledging all possible support from the Centre.

Tweeting about his telephonic conversation with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami, Modi said, "We discussed the conditions prevailing in parts of the state due to Cyclone Burevi. Centre will provide all possible support to TN. I pray for the well-being and safety of those living in the areas affected."

On his talks with Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, he said he spoke on the conditions prevailing due to cyclonic storm Burevi in the state and assured all possible support from the Centre to help Kerala.  "Praying for the safety and well-being of those staying in the affected areas," Modi said.

Had a telephone conversation with Tamil Nadu CM Thiru @EPSTamilNadu Ji. We discussed the conditions prevailing in parts of the state due to Cyclone Burevi. Centre will provide all possible support to TN. I pray for the well-being and safety of those living in the areas affected.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 2, 2020

In exactly a week, another cyclone will brush Tamil Nadu coast, or its southernmost tip, to be precise. This is the third cyclone formed within the last 10 days in the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal, put together. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of heavy rain for Tamil Nadu and Kerala till December 5.

Seven days after Cyclone Nivar hit the Karaikal coast, another cyclone, Burevi, named by the Maldives, is expected to cross Tamil Nadu's southernmost district of Kanyakumari later this week.

At 8.30 am on Wednesday, the cyclone was located 200 km east of Trincomalee in Sri Lanka, 420 km east-southeast of Pamban and 600 km east-northeast of Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu.

Under the influence of this cyclone, heavy to extremely heavy rain (over 204 mm) is forecast in Tamil Nadu and Kerala till December 5. Read more here

Thiruvananthapuram District Collector Navjot Khosa Wednesday said cyclone Burevi is likely to hit Thiruvananthapuram district tomorrow and fishing has been banned and movement in hilly areas has been regulated. "We've asked fishermen to return & have completely banned fishing & regulated movement in hilly areas. We're expecting very high rainfall with windspeeds of 75- 80 kmph," she said in a tweet.

#CycloneBurevi will likely hit Thiruvananthapuram disrict tomorrow. We've asked fishermen to return & have completely banned fishing & regulated movement in hilly areas. We're expecting very high rainfall with windspeeds of 75- 80 kmph: District Collector, Thiruvananthapuram pic.twitter.com/KAY4K5giSt

— ANI (@ANI) December 2, 2020

Named by the Maldives, Cyclone Burevi is the second cyclone formed in the southwest region of the Bay of Bengal within a week. Burevi is also the third cyclone formed in the North Indian Ocean region— comprising the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea. On November 23, cyclone Gati, formed in the Arabian Sea, had hit the Somalia coast. Soon after, severe cyclone Nivar, formed in the Bay of Bengal, hit Karaikal in Puducherry on November 25.

In April this year, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) released a list of 169 names of future tropical cyclones that would emerge in the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea.

Cyclones that form in every ocean basin across the world are named by the regional specialised meteorological centres (RSMCs) and Tropical Cyclone Warning Centres (TCWCs). There are six RSMCs in the world, including the India Meteorological Department (IMD), and five TCWCs.

As an RSMC, the IMD names the cyclones developing over the north Indian Ocean, including the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea, after following a standard procedure. The IMD is also mandated to issue advisories to 12 other countries in the region on the development of cyclones and storms. Read our explainer on how tropical cyclones are named

Cyclone Burevi is the third cyclone formed within the last 10 days in both the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu and Kerala till December 5.

Seven days after Cyclone Nivar hit the Karaikal coast, another cyclone, Burevi, named by the Maldives, is expected to cross Tamil Nadu’s southernmost district of Kanyakumari later this week. At 8.30 am on Wednesday, the cyclone was located 200 km east of Trincomalee in Sri Lanka, 420 km east-southeast of Pamban and 600 km east-northeast of Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu. Read on to find out why Cyclone Burevi will not be as strong as Cyclone Nivar

The IMD issued a cyclone warning for south Tamil Nadu and south Kerala coasts on Wednesday. It said cyclone Burevi is likely to cross Tamil nadu coast between Kanyakumari and Pamban during December 3 night and December 4 morning. 

Cyclone Warning for South TN & South Kerala coasts: ‘Burevi’ over SW BoB to cross Sri Lanka coast on 2nd evening/night. To emerge into Gulf of Mannar on 3rd. To cross south TN coast between Kanniyakumari and Pamban during 3rd night and 4th early morning as CS. pic.twitter.com/cvLYmI80MT

— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) December 2, 2020

Two NDRF teams were deployed in Thoothukudi on Wednesday. According to IMD, Cyclone Burevi is expected to cross south Tamil Nadu between Kanyakumari and Pamban on the morning of December 4.

Three National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams Wednesday arrived at Tirunelveli in Tamil Nadu, in view of the approaching cylone Burevi. The teams will be sent to low-lying areas.

Tamil Nadu: Three NDRF teams arrive at Tirunelveli, to move towards low-lying areas, in view of #CycloneBurevi https://t.co/QEvWEqvMEL pic.twitter.com/3MhbAbkqyb

— ANI (@ANI) December 2, 2020

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