Updated May 18th, 2021 at 21:20 IST
Cyclone Tauktae Live Updates: PM Modi to visit Gujarat tomorrow, will review situation
The IMD has stated that Cyclone Tauktae is likely to intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm within the next 24 hours and that it will cross the western coast of Gujarat on early morning of May 18
9: 20 IST, May 18th 2021
PM Modi will visit Gujarat and Diu tomorrow to personally review the and damage due to Cyclone Tauktae.
The Prime Minister will leave Delhi at around 9:30 am and land at Bhavnagar. Thereon, he will proceed for an aerial survey of Una, Diu, Jafarabad & Mahuva.
PM Modi will also hold a review meeting at Ahmedabad.
9: 16 IST, May 18th 2021
PM Modi will visit Gujarat and Diu tomorrow to personally review the and damage due to Cyclone Tauktae.
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8: 51 IST, May 18th 2021
Cyclone Tauktae over the Gujarat region, about 120 km south-southeast of Deesa, and 35 km west of Ahmedabad and 80 km east-northeast of Surendranagar in Gujarat. It is likely to weaken into a deep depression within 3 hours: IMD.
Cyclonic Storm Tauktae over Gujarat region. It is about 120 km south-southeast of Deesa (Gujarat), and 35 km west of Ahmedabad and 80 km east-northeast of Surendranagar (Gujarat). It is likely to weaken into a deep depression within 03 hours. pic.twitter.com/tgeYQT8FCk
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept)
8: 07 IST, May 18th 2021
Fairly widespread to widespread rainfall likely over NW India with heavy to very heavy rainfall with extremely heavy falls at isolated places over Himachal, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, west UP & heavy fall at isolated places over Punjab, east UP & north Rajasthan on 19th May: IMD
— ANI (@ANI)
Rainfall very likely to decrease from May 20 with scattered to fairly widespread rain over Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, UP, Himachal & U'khand with heavy to very heavy rain at places over U'khand & heavy rain at places over Himachal, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi & UP on 20th: IMD
— ANI (@ANI)
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7: 46 IST, May 18th 2021
Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani held a video conference with collectors of districts that have been affected the most by Cyclone Tauktae and sought details of the damages. He also directed the officials to ensure immediate relief and restoration efforts. In view of the Cyclonic storm, the COVID-19 vaccination drive has been suspended in the state and will resume on May 20, according to Gujarat CMO.
સ્ટેટ ઇમરજન્સી ઓપરેશન સેન્ટર ખાતે તાઉ'તે વાવાઝોડામાં સૌથી વધારે અસર પામેલા જિલ્લાઓના કલેક્ટરો સાથે વિડીયો કોન્ફરન્સ મારફતે બેઠક યોજીને થયેલ નુકશાનીની અને રાહત તથા બચાવકાર્યોની વિગતો મેળવી હતી. વિના વિલંબે રાહતકાર્યો અને જીવન જરૂરી વ્યવસ્થાઓના રિસ્ટોરેશન માટે સૂચનાઓ આપી હતી. pic.twitter.com/xssovPyjcJ
— Vijay Rupani (@vijayrupanibjp)
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6: 41 IST, May 18th 2021
Cyclone Tauktae is about 50 km west-southwest of Ahmedabad and 60 km east-northeast of Surendranagar. To weaken gradually into a deep depression during next 6 hours, according to IMD
CYCLONIC STORM ‘TAUKTAE’ IS ABOUT 50 KM WEST-SOUTHWEST OF AHMEDABAD AND 60 KM EAST-NORTHEAST OF https://t.co/MK6R6Qdgsf WEAKEN GRADUALLY INTO A DEEP DEPRESSION DURING NEXT 06 HOURS. pic.twitter.com/Uc7KJAVxJB
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept)
6: 33 IST, May 18th 2021
#CycloneTauktae #NationFirst Update on grounded barge GAL CONSTRUCTOR. Effective coordinated rescue operations resulted in saving of all 137 precious lives from the distressed barge. Rescue mission accomplished. We Protect वयम रक्षाम: pic.twitter.com/S16FPlr7ly
— Indian Coast Guard (@IndiaCoastGuard)
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6: 27 IST, May 18th 2021
Out of 261 people, 182 people have been rescued so far from the #CycloneTauktae hit Arabian Sea off the coast of Mumbai till evening. Rescue operations are still on: Sources
— ANI (@ANI)
5: 44 IST, May 18th 2021
Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar has visited the Gateway of India to take stock of the damage caused by Cyclone Tauktae. "Gateway of India is our heritage. We have to repair the damage," she said while accessing the damages and also advised "people shouldn't leave their homes unnecessarily" due to continued strong winds being experienced in the city.
According to a PTI report, Cyclonic storm Tauktae damaged a sea-facing safety wall and iron gates near the iconic Gateway of India here and some jetty stones in the vicinity also got dislodged due to its impact, civic officials said on Tuesday.
Read full report here:
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5: 21 IST, May 18th 2021
18/05/2021: 17:00 IST; Light to moderate intensity rain and gusty winds with speed of 30-40 Km/h would occur over and adjoining areas of entire Delhi isolated places of Delhi , NCR ( Gurugram, Manesar, Loni Dehat, Ghaziabad, Noida, Greater Noida) Panipat, Gohana, Bhiwani, Jhajjar
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept)
, Narnaul, Mahendargarh, Kosali, Bawal, Rewari, Charkidadri, Hodal, Palwal (Haryana) Muzaffarnagar, Shamli, Bagpat, Garhmukteshwar, Hapur, Chandausi, Mathura, Raya, Agra, Hathras, Iglas (U.P.) Viratnagar, Mahandipur Balaji, Mahawa, Rajgarh, Alwar, Nadbai, Nagar, Deeg, Bharatpur,
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept)
Laxmangarh (Rajasthan) during next 2 hours. pic.twitter.com/ggXn3aZN6e
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept)
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5: 09 IST, May 18th 2021
#CycloneTauktae #NationFirst @IndiaCoastGuard Chetak launched from Goa successfully rescued 02 DGLL employees stranded at Vengurla Rock Light House in a daring mission today amidst gusting winds and challenging weather conditions @DefenceMinIndia @shipmin_india @SpokespersonMoD pic.twitter.com/jMrFvlIAP2
— Indian Coast Guard (@IndiaCoastGuard)
5: 04 IST, May 18th 2021
The storm due to Cyclone Tauktae has been predicted from May 18 to May 21 in the border district of Jaisalmer. The Jaisalmer district administration is on alert mode. The Border Security Force (BSF) is also on high alert along the international border near Jaisalmer, Barmer. Advisory has also been issued to prevent any infiltration or illegal activities under the cover of the storm, BSF official said.
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4: 48 IST, May 18th 2021
Cyclone Tauktae weakening gradually in next three hours, however it is likely to cause heavy to very heavy rainfall in isolated places in Rajasthan on May 18. Isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall is also like in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Chandigarh & Delhi and West Uttar Pradesh on May 19.
it is very likely to move north-northeastwards and weaken gradually into a cyclonic storm during next 03 hours and into a Depression by today evening; the remnant of the system is very likely to move north-eastwards across Rajasthan to West Uttar Pradesh during 19-20 May.
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept)
Under its influence, rainfall at most places with heavy to very heavy falls at isolated places very likely over Gujarat region and Saurashtra on 18th May and rainfall at many places with heavy to very heavy falls at isolated places very likely over south Rajasthan on 18th
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept)
along with isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall over Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Chandigarh & Delhi and West Uttar Pradesh on 19th May and heavy rainfall at isolated places over Punjab on the same day.
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept)
4: 27 IST, May 18th 2021
#CycloneTauktae UPDATE
— ѕαtчα prαdhαnसत्य नारायण प्रधान ସତ୍ଯପ୍ରଧାନ-DG NDRF (@satyaprad1)
18/5/21- @NDRFHQ #RestoringNormalcy #SERVICEwithCARE🙏🏻
🔸#NDRF @ WORK 24x7
🔸Helping in fire fighting too
🔸While on Cyclone Duty
🔸Helping local fire services
🔸At Bhimpore, Daman @PMOIndia @HMOIndia @PIBHomeAffairs @BhallaAjay26 @ANI @PIBAhmedabad pic.twitter.com/fXgrt0mxaf
#CycloneTauktae UPDATE
— ѕαtчα prαdhαnसत्य नारायण प्रधान ସତ୍ଯପ୍ରଧାନ-DG NDRF (@satyaprad1)
18/5/21- @NDRFHQ #RestoringNormalcy #SERVICEwithCARE🙏🏻
🔸#NDRF @ WORK 24x7
🔸Talaja,Bhavnagar,Gujarat
🔸Helping citizens/local adm
🔸Road clearance
🔸Restoration work etc @PMOIndia @HMOIndia @PIBHomeAffairs @BhallaAjay26 @ANI @PIBAhmedabad pic.twitter.com/idJWq2BOi8
#CycloneTauktae UPDATE
— ѕαtчα prαdhαnसत्य नारायण प्रधान ସତ୍ଯପ୍ରଧାନ-DG NDRF (@satyaprad1)
18/5/21- @NDRFHQ #RestoringNormalcy #SERVICEwithCARE🙏🏻
🔸#NDRF @ WORK 24x7
🔸Diu
🔸Helping citizens/local adm
🔸Road clearance
🔸Restoration work etc @PMOIndia @HMOIndia @PIBHomeAffairs @BhallaAjay26 @ANI @PIBAhmedabad pic.twitter.com/OmWuE46nat
#CycloneTauktae UPDATE
— ѕαtчα prαdhαnसत्य नारायण प्रधान ସତ୍ଯପ୍ରଧାନ-DG NDRF (@satyaprad1)
18/5/21- @NDRFHQ #RestoringNormalcy #SERVICEwithCARE🙏🏻
🔸#NDRF @ WORK 24x7
🔸Dandi,Valsad,Gujarat
🔸Helping citizens/local adm
🔸Road clearance
🔸Restoration work etc @PMOIndia @HMOIndia @PIBHomeAffairs @BhallaAjay26 @ANI @PIBAhmedabad pic.twitter.com/2p0SvlcStp
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1: 47 IST, May 18th 2021
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) Director General SN Pradhan on Tuesday said that the 'worst is over' and Cyclone Tauktae will "become a depression" by today evening. Pradhan said, "The cyclone has weakened into a cyclonic storm level and probably in another couple of hours it will become a cyclonic system which is a much lower category. By the time it reaches Gujarat coast in the late evening, it would have become a depression...The worst is over"
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1: 43 IST, May 18th 2021
As of now it's severe cyclonic storm, it'll convert into cyclonic storm in 1 hr. It'll go 50-60 km west of Ahmedabad. Wind speed will be 45-55 km/hr gusting to 65 km/hr. Isolated heavy rain likely in Ahmedabad & some other dists: Manorama Mohanty, Incharge Director, MET,Ahmedabad pic.twitter.com/vYBBFCoSJv
— ANI (@ANI)
Heavy to very heavy rain likely to take place in Amreli, Bhavnagar, Rajkot & Surendranagar. The cyclonic system is weakening and it will weaken further. Its impact will be in place only today: Manorama Mohanty, Incharge Director, MET, Ahmedabad#CycloneTauktae
— ANI (@ANI)
12: 40 IST, May 18th 2021
Two Indian Coast Guard Chetaks launched from Daman have successfully airlifted 10 crew from grounded Barge Gal Constructor. Rescue operation underway: Indian Coast Guard pic.twitter.com/mNT5FxCMim
— ANI (@ANI)
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12: 25 IST, May 18th 2021
"After giving heavy rains in Mumbai and Gujarat, Tauktae can now give heavy rains in many districts of Rajasthan. Rain will continue in the western districts of Madhya Pradesh." Skymet reported
मुंबई और गुजरात में भारी बारिश देने के बाद अब समुद्री तूफान ताऊ ते, राजस्थान के कई जिलों में भारी बारिश दे सकता है मध्य प्रदेश के पश्चिमी जिलों में भी बारिश की गतिविधियां जारी रहेंगी। #CycloneTauktae #CycloneTauktaeupdate #Tauktae #TauktaeCyclone https://t.co/6Mu2g0Nj0Y
— SkymetWeather (@SkymetWeather)
Rain and thunder showers are possible over #Jaipur, #Dausa, #Bharatpur, #Alwar, #Jhunjhunu and #Sikar district of #Rajasthan. #RajasthanRains @SkymetWeather
— Mahesh Palawat (@Mpalawat)
12: 10 IST, May 18th 2021
Mumbai received 230 mm rainfall due to the cyclonic storm Tauktae, with a weather expert claiming it to be the highest 24-hour downpour in May in the recorded history. According to the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) Mumbai centre, the Santacruz observatory (representative of suburbs) recorded 230.3 mm rainfall in the 24-hour period ending at 8.30 am on Tuesday. Besides, the Colaba observatory (representative of south Mumbai) recorded 207.6 mm rain during the same period. As per the IMD's calculations, rainfall above 204.5 mm is considered as extremely heavy.
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12: 06 IST, May 18th 2021
SEVERE CYCLONIC STORM ‘TAUKTAE’ LAY CENTRED AT 0930 HRS IST OF 18TH MAY 2021 OVER SAURASHTRA, NEAR LAT. 21.65°N AND LONG. 71.35°E, ABOUT 205 KM SOUTHWEST OF AHMEDABAD, 125 KM SOUTH-SOUTHWEST OF SURENDRANAGAR .TO WEAKEN GRADUALLY INTO A CYCLONIC STORM IN NEXT 03 HRS. pic.twitter.com/NXDv0dBlLe
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept)
11: 48 IST, May 18th 2021
Three people have lost their lives due to #TauktaeCyclone. Around 40,000 trees have fallen and 16,500 huts affected in the state: Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani pic.twitter.com/uAxtaQAdKT
— ANI (@ANI)
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11: 10 IST, May 18th 2021
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10: 58 IST, May 18th 2021
SEVERE CYCLLONIC STORM ‘TAUKTAE’ LAY CENTRED AT 0830 HRS IST OF 18 TH MAY 2021 OVER SAURASHTRA, ABOUT 130 KM SOUTH-SOUTHWEST OF SURENDRANAGAR AND 10 KM EAST OF AMRELI. IT WOULD MOVE NORTH-NORTHEASTWARDS AND WEAKEN GRADUALLY INTO A CYCLONIC STORM DURING NEXT 03 HOURS. pic.twitter.com/yCYK4jxyFz
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept)
10: 30 IST, May 18th 2021
The Meteorological Department has predicted rain and wind due to cyclone in different parts of Punjab and Haryana because of the cyclone's landfall in Gujarat. The change in weather will be witnessed in Punjab and Haryana on May 19 and 20 May
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10: 01 IST, May 18th 2021
Gujarat: Visuals from Rajula, Amreli after #CycloneTauktae hit the region pic.twitter.com/dmlCANCtO5
— ANI (@ANI)
Gujarat | Rain continues in Surat's Udhna area. Trees uprooted due to strong winds and heavy rains.
— ANI (@ANI)
#CycloneTauktae. pic.twitter.com/fnG21va9PV
9: 44 IST, May 18th 2021
Six Army rescue & relief teams activated for rescue and relief operations in Diu. Six additional Army teams have been staged forward to Junagarh to deal with aftereffects of cyclone at other cyclone-hit places like Botad, Amreli & Bhavnagar: Indian Army#CycloneTauktae
— ANI (@ANI)
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9: 38 IST, May 18th 2021
#CycloneTauktae#Update on Search & Rescue #SAR Ops
— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy)
Helo airborne from #INSShikra Mumbai.#SAR for crew of Barge P305 in progress.#INSTalwar heading to render assistance to Barge Support Station 3 & Drill Ship Sagar Bhushan - adrift off #Pipavav Port (1/2). pic.twitter.com/y1AO84q1lF
8: 40 IST, May 18th 2021
The landfall process of the eye of extremely severe cyclonic storm Tauktae, which had hit Gujarat coast in Saurashtra between Diu and Una around 9 pm, ended around 12 am on Tuesday, the India Meteorological Department said. There is no report of any casualty so far, officials said. The state government had shifted over two lakh people to safer locations before the cyclone. In a relief to the people, the IMD, in its tweet after midnight, also announced that Cyclone Tauktae has weakened into a "very severe cyclonic storm" from the "extremely severe cyclonic storm".
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7: 45 IST, May 18th 2021
THE VSCS TAUKTAE LAY CENTRED AT 0000 UTC OF 18TH MAY, 2021 OVER SAURASHTRA NEAR LAT 21.5°N & LONG 71.2°E, ABOUT 95 KM NNE OF DIU, 10 KM SOUTH OF AMRELI & 230 KM SSW OF AHMEDABAD. LIKELY TO MOVE NORTH-NORTHEASTWARDS AND WEAKEN GRADUALLY INTO A SCS. pic.twitter.com/pdedKyhqo1
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept)
7: 17 IST, May 18th 2021
Gusty winds in Gujarat's Jamnagar this morning, in the wake of Cyclone Tauktae pic.twitter.com/eWXLqUAxGS
— ANI (@ANI)
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7: 11 IST, May 18th 2021
Eight people have lost their lives so far in the cyclone Tauktae-hit coastal and surrounding Malnad districts of Karnataka, officials said on Monday. According to a situation report by Karnataka State Disaster Management Authority officials, till Monday evening, 121 villages in seven districts of Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Uttara Kannada, Kodagu, Chikkamagaluru, Hassan and Belagavi have been affected by the cyclone.
Among the 121 villages affected, a maximum of 48 are from Uttara Kannada district. Among the eight deaths reported, two each are from Dakshina Kannada and Belagavi, and one each from Uttara Kannada, Udupi, Chikkamagaluru and Shivamogga, officials said.
6: 56 IST, May 18th 2021
#CycloneTauktae#Update
— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy)
Search & Rescue Ops Barge P305 continued through the night by #INSKochi & #INSKolkata. Offshore Support Vessel Energy Star & Great Ship Ahalya have joined the effort.
132 personnel rescued so far in extremely challenging circumstances.@DefenceMinIndia https://t.co/9fbs7g8STl
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6: 46 IST, May 18th 2021
THE VSCS ‘TAUKTAE’ LAY CENTRED AT 0430 HRS IST OF 18TH MAY 2021 OVER SAURASHTRA, NEAR LAT. 21.40°N AND LONG. 71.20°E, ABOUT 85 KM NORTH-NORTHEAST OF DIU AND 20 KM SOUTH OF AMRELI.
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept)
THE CYCLONE CONTINUES TO SHOW WEAKENING TREND. EYE IS DISORGANISING, WALL CLOUD IS WEAKENING. pic.twitter.com/GaT7a7xk5X
6: 46 IST, May 18th 2021
THE VERY SEVERE CYCLONIC STORM ‘TAUKTAE’ MOVED NORTH-NORTHEAST WARDS WITH A SPEED OF 11 KMPH DURING PAST 06 HOURS.
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept)
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3: 44 IST, May 18th 2021
The road between Gujarat's Somnath district and the Union Territory of Diu (Daman & Diu) which was blocked due to fallen trees, has been cleared by the Army personnel for movement of vehicles.#CycloneTautkae pic.twitter.com/T7uo5k0MIS
— ANI (@ANI)
3: 42 IST, May 18th 2021
According to the Indian Meteorological Department, light to moderate intensity rain would occur over isolated places of Firozabad, Hathras, Narora, Raya, Iglas, Aligarh, Atrauli, Kashganj, Mathura, Sahaswan, Etah, Nandgaon, Barsana, Jahangirabad, Khurja, Pahasu, Tundla, Agra, Jattari,Sikandra Rao, Jajau, Hodal, Aurangabad, Meham, Bhiwani, Loharu, Bawal (Haryana), Bayana, Mehndipur, Mahwa, Dausa, Kotputli, Lachmanngarh, Rajgarh, Alwar, Nagaur, Nadbai (Rajasthan) and adjoining areas during the next 2 hours.
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept)
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3: 18 IST, May 18th 2021
Cyclone Tauktae update based on 0200 IST 18th May 2021 INSAT 3D satellite image - The rear sector of the eyewall now lies completely overland. Land interaction has disorganized the eye and eyewall cloud structure. pic.twitter.com/yvfa8tYmlk
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept)
2: 57 IST, May 18th 2021
THE VERY SEVERE CYCLONIC STORM ‘TAUKTAE’ LAY CENTRED AT 0130 HRS IST OF 18TH MAY 2021 OVER SAURASHTRA, NEAR LAT. 21.05°N AND LONG. 71.15°E, ABOUT 45 KM NORTH-NORTHEAST OF DIU AND 60 KM SOUTH-SOUTHEAST OF AMRELI.
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept)
REAR SECTOR EYE WALL LIES OVER LAND WITH NORTHWARD MOVEMENT OF THE CYCLONE. THE CYCLONE CONTINUES TO SHOW WEAKNING TREND.
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept)
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2: 22 IST, May 18th 2021
Maharashtra | NDRF team clears the road of fallen trees and branches in Dahisar area of Mumbai#CycloneTautkae pic.twitter.com/XaSCKZexzu
— ANI (@ANI)
2: 08 IST, May 18th 2021
THE VERY SEVERE CYCLONIC STORM ‘TAUKTAE’ LAY CENTRED AT 0030 HRS IST OF 18TH MAY 2021 OVER SAURASHTRA, NEAR LAT. 21.0°N AND LONG. 71.15°E, ABOUT 30 KM NORTHEAST OF DIU.
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept)
REAR EYE WALL IS CROSSING THE COAST.
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1: 09 IST, May 18th 2021
Cyclone Tauktae update 00 IST 18th May 2021
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept)
The entire eye of cyclone has now crossed the coast and lies overland. The rear sector of the eyewall is now entering the land. pic.twitter.com/5Y5p7HIvGY
12: 32 IST, May 18th 2021
18/05/2021: 00:05 IST; Light intensity rain would occur over isolated places of Firozabad, Tundla, Khurja, Shikarpur, Jahangirabad, Agra, Sikandra Rao, Jajau (U.P.), Bayana, Mehndipur, Mahwa, Nadbai (Rajasthan) and adjoining areas during the next 2 hours.
— RWFC New Delhi (@RWFC_ND)
— RWFC New Delhi (@RWFC_ND)
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12: 17 IST, May 18th 2021
Cyclone Tauktae update
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept)
At 2230 IST - centre of the cyclone now lies overland about 20kms East-northeast of Diu.
The landfall process will continue for next 2hrs. pic.twitter.com/Wtys5trofN
11: 14 IST, May 17th 2021
The road between Somnath and Diu that was blocked at several places has been cleared by the Army for movement of vehicular traffic.
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11: 11 IST, May 17th 2021
CM Uddhav Thackeray takes stock of the damage caused by Cyclone Tauktae. Vehicular movement, air, and railway services along with tree and electric poles that fell due to gusty winds are some of the things he took stock of and informed about the measure being taken.
Vehicular movement is being restored after removing trees and electric poles that have fallen due to gusty winds.
— CMO Maharashtra (@CMOMaharashtra)
The Hon’ble CM also took stock of the damage to fishing boats.
He also took stock of the interrupted Air & Rail services from the relevant departments.
11: 11 IST, May 17th 2021
As per IMD, Cyclone Tauktae is making landfall at UNA in Gujarat. The diameter of the eye is 60km and the diameter for the entire system is 500 km, which is decreasing as it is making landfall. The landfall process is expected to culminate by 11 PM.
Landfall Process of ESCS TAUKTAE CONTINUES. pic.twitter.com/angZUY4RdJ
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept)
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11: 11 IST, May 17th 2021
In an exclusive conversation with Republic Media Network, DG-NDRG SN Pradhan threw light on the measures taken in states hit by Cyclone Tauktae.
#CycloneTauktae | DG-NDRG SN Pradhan says #LIVE on Republic TV on the measures taken in all states Cyclone Tauktae has hit, as it makes landfall in Gujarat; Tune in to watch here - https://t.co/RZHKU3wOei pic.twitter.com/c6ta2iCBgG
— Republic (@republic)
11: 11 IST, May 17th 2021
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA) has resumed operations with effect from 22:00 hours on 17th May. The flights were suspended from 11 am in view of Cyclone Tauktae.
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10: 42 IST, May 17th 2021
Cyclone Tauktae
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept)
INSAT 3D satellite-based centre position at 2130IST
20.65N & 71.15E about 30kms east of Diu.
The landfall process will continue for next 2hrs. pic.twitter.com/4K651eADoK
10: 40 IST, May 17th 2021
#CycloneTauktae#IndianArmy rescue and relief teams, unmindful of their personal safety, working to clear the route from Sasan Gir to #Diu even as landfall of #CycloneTauktae is in progress.#IndianArmy#NationFirst#StrongAndCapable pic.twitter.com/CKrWWTLExY
— ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi)
#CycloneTauktae pic.twitter.com/sEbnzdfffe
— ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi)
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9: 43 IST, May 17th 2021
Heavy rain lashes Surat, Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Bharuch, and Vadodara.
9: 35 IST, May 17th 2021
More than 55 flights, both incoming and outbound, were canceled at the city's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) on Monday after the private airport operator was forced to suspend all air services at 11 am due to cyclone 'Tauktae'. Besides cancellation, some seven flights were diverted to different airports, as per information provided by PTI.
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9: 33 IST, May 17th 2021
Tree falls and power failures at places in impacted talukas reported in connection with Tauktae cyclone. All Covid hospitals are unimpacted: Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani
9: 31 IST, May 17th 2021
The IMD further informed through its tweets that while the forward sector of the eye is entering into the land. The centre of the cyclone will cross the Saurashtra coast to the east of Diu within the next 03 hours. The outer clod band lies over Saurashtra.
THE FORWARD SECTOR OF EYE IS ENTERING INTO THE LAND. THE CENTRE OF THE CYCLONE WILL CROSS SAURASHTRA COAST TO THE EAST OF DIU WITHIN NEXT 03 HOURS. OUTER CLOUD BAND LIES OVER SAURASHTRA.
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept)
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9: 25 IST, May 17th 2021
As per information provided by IMD, the landfall process is continuing and will take another 03 hours to complete.
LANDFALL PROCESS IS CONTINUING, IT WILL TAKE ANOTHER 03 HOURS TO COMPLETE THE LANDFALL PROCESS.
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept)
8: 57 IST, May 17th 2021
The ESCS TAUKTAE lies close to Gujarat coast. The landfall process started and will continue during next 02 hours.
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept)
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8: 17 IST, May 17th 2021
Cyclone Taukte is expected to make landfall between Porbandar and Mahuva (specifically 20 km east of Diu) between 8 PM and 11 PM on Monday, May 17.
Although the timeline of the cyclone has been accelerated, the intensity of the wind speed is showing a decreasing trend. With a maximum sustained wind speed 155-165 kmph gusting to 185 kmph.
8: 13 IST, May 17th 2021
Cyclone Tauktae impact was on May 17 from 10 AM to 3 PM. Cyclone affected at
CYCLONE AFFECTED AT 120 KM FROM PANAJI CITY. Huge loss has also caused to the state
3 People died, 500+ trees fallen, 700+ poles fallen, black put in many parts of states. SDRF, PWD, power dept are carrying out relief operation., clearing roads, ensuring water, electricity supply, Goa CM Pramod Sawant said while speaking with Republic TV.
He added that the state administration had alerted the fishermen not to venture into seas, the government had also asked citizens not to leave their homes. Major casualties were averted because of the state's preparedness, the Goa CM said.
Goa CM Pramod Sawant #LIVE on Republic TV speaking about Cyclone Tauktae and the state's COVID-19 situation; Tune in to watch here - https://t.co/RZHKU3wOei pic.twitter.com/cnhUQljoaY
— Republic (@republic)
#LIVE | Approximately Rs 100 crore loss for the state due to Cyclone Tauktae). For COVID-19, 36.62% positivity rate, cases decreasing over 8 days; govt has taken administrative control of private hospitals, no O2 shortage: Goa CM @DrPramodPSawant https://t.co/RZHKU3wOei pic.twitter.com/m9jTNc0NJX
— Republic (@republic)
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7: 56 IST, May 17th 2021
All major airports in Gujarat to remain shut as cycloneTauktae is expected to make landfall along the Gujarat coast. The Cyclonic storm is said to make landfall first close to Diu, according to Skymet President GP Sharma.
Timings of closure of airports:
Ahmedabad: 7.30 PM May 17 - 5 AM May 18
Surat: 11 PM May 17 - 1 PM May 18
Rajkot: 4 PM May 17 - 11.15 AM May 19
Kandla: 12 Noon May 17 - 12 Noon May 18
7: 51 IST, May 17th 2021
The Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport has further extended the suspension of operations to 10 PM of May 17 over the impact of Cyclone Tauktae
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7: 29 IST, May 17th 2021
Indian Army says it has put 180 teams & 9 engineer task forces on standby to face any contingency as Cyclone Tauktae is likely to hit Gujarat coast on Monday evening, according to PTI
7: 18 IST, May 17th 2021
#CycloneTauktae | 'Porbandar, Rajkot at high risk. There will be a watch on Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad as well. Landfall will happen close to Diu.': Skymet President GP Sharma tells Republic.
— Republic (@republic)
Check LIVE updates at: https://t.co/4eduHvQGbc pic.twitter.com/kqvYC8DFyY
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6: 46 IST, May 17th 2021
Six persons were killed in Maharashtra's Konkan region in separate incidents related to the severe cyclonic storm 'Tauktae' while three sailors remained missing after two boats sank in the sea, officials said on Monday.
Of the six, three persons died in Raigad district, a sailor in Sindhudurg district and two persons in
Navi Mumbai and Ulhasnagar were killed after trees fell on them, in Thane district, officials said.
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6: 09 IST, May 17th 2021
PM Modi in a telephonic conversation with CM Vijay Rupani and LG of Daman & Diu discussed the preparations of the state to face Cyclone Tauktae. PM also expressed his readiness for all help from the Central Govt to the state.
PM Shri @narendramodi speaks to CM Shri @vijayrupanibjp on the #CycloneTauktae related situation and preparedness in the State and assures all assistance and support from the Centre.
— CMO Gujarat (@CMOGuj)
PM Modi also called on Goa CM Pramod Sawant and enquired about the impact of Cyclone Tauktae on the state of Goa.
Hon'ble Prime Minster @narendramodi ji personally called to enquire about the impact of cyclone Tauktae on the state of Goa. He has assured all possible assistance from the Central Government.
— Dr. Pramod Sawant (@DrPramodPSawant)
He also spoke to Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray to take stock of the situation as Cyclone Tauktae made landfall earlier in the day.
The Prime Minister assured all possible assistance from the Central Government.
6: 08 IST, May 17th 2021
In a review meeting on the impact of Cyclone Tauktae, Goa CM Pramod Sawant instructed officials to clear National highways, restore power to hospitals and pharmaceutical companies. The Officials have informed CM Sawant that, power to villages will be restored by May 18.
The Officials said Electricity Department has suffered a major loss. Also, 700 electricity poles and 200 transformers have been damaged due to Tauktae, many houses and cars have also been damaged.
CM Sawant assured that government will try and help all those who suffered losses. He instructed all departments to prepare loss estimates which will be sent to the Centre.
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5: 51 IST, May 17th 2021
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a meeting via video conferencing today to review the preparedness and assistance being provided by the Armed Forces to civil authorities to tackle the situation arising out of cyclone Tauktae
5: 50 IST, May 17th 2021
Indian Coast Guard Ship Samarth responding to a distress call rescued 15 crew from a fishing boat named Milad, off Goa coast today. All crew are safe and boat is being towed ashore: Indian Coast Guard pic.twitter.com/tQTo9erON0
— ANI (@ANI)
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5: 43 IST, May 17th 2021
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued an orange or "be prepared" alert for heavy rains in 13 districts in Madhya Pradesh even as the state received intermittent showers during the day due to cyclone Tauktae, an official said.
The IMD also issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds at speeds of 40-50 kilometres per hour in isolated places of nine divisions till Tuesday morning.
5: 37 IST, May 17th 2021
#CycloneTauktae | Mumbai Airport extends suspension of operations till 8 PM today due to Cyclone Tauktae
— Republic (@republic)
Tune in to know more:https://t.co/RZHKU3wOei pic.twitter.com/TppIaqH8Cj
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5: 24 IST, May 17th 2021
Two teams of NDRF, Pune are enroute to Daman and Diu & Dadra And Nagar Haveli: NDRF#CycloneTaukte
— ANI (@ANI)
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4: 58 IST, May 17th 2021
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Chief Ministers of Gujarat and Goa & Lieutenant Governor of Daman & Diu to discuss preparation & response to #CycloneTaukte
— ANI (@ANI)
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4: 35 IST, May 17th 2021
962 people from Dholera evacuated to shelters. A total of 38 shelters functioning here. All individuals were transferred to shelters after rapid antigen testing. All Corona guidelines being strictly followed in shelters: Sandeep Sagle, Ahmedabad Dist Collector #CycloneTauktae
— ANI (@ANI)
The full 6 shelters operating in six villages (of Ahmedabad) have the capacity to accommodate up to 2400 people. About m4,000-5,000 food packets will be prepared in collaboration with the charitable organization: Sandeep Sagle, Ahmedabad District Collector #CycloneTauktae
— ANI (@ANI)
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4: 21 IST, May 17th 2021
#UPDATE | Mumbai Airport operations closure has been extended up to 1800 hours today: MIAL#CycloneTauktae
— ANI (@ANI)
4: 14 IST, May 17th 2021
#CycloneTauktae
— PRO Defence Mumbai (@DefPROMumbai)
In response to another SOS received from Barge 'GAL Constructor' with 137 people onboard about 8NM from #Mumbai, INS Kolkata has been sailed with despatch to render assistance. @indiannavy @SpokespersonMoD @DDNewslive @ANI pic.twitter.com/aWI9qR73V9
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3: 42 IST, May 17th 2021
#CycloneTauktae | Republic's Team takes you through situation in Mumbai due to Cyclonic storm Tauktae
— Republic (@republic)
Click here to get live updates on Cyclone Tauktae:https://t.co/4eduHvQGbc pic.twitter.com/lZQ4Ytntqz
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3: 30 IST, May 17th 2021
#CycloneTauktae | PM Modi dials CM Uddhav Thackeray to take stock of situation as Cyclone Tauktae makes landfall in Maharashtra. https://t.co/RZHKU3wOei pic.twitter.com/u3BVUdC8Kh
— Republic (@republic)
3: 11 IST, May 17th 2021
#CycloneTauktae
— PRO Defence Mumbai (@DefPROMumbai)
In response to another SOS received from Barge 'GAL Constructor' with 137 people onboard about 8NM from #Mumbai, INS Kolkata has been sailed with despatch to render assistance. @indiannavy @SpokespersonMoD @DDNewslive @ANI pic.twitter.com/aWI9qR73V9
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2: 58 IST, May 17th 2021
2: 31 IST, May 17th 2021
In the view of Cyclone Tauktae, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has upgraded the rainfall warning in Mumbai to 'Extremely Heavy' for the next few hours.
IMD has upgraded the warning to Extremely heavy rainfall in Mumbai for the next few hours. Gusty wind will continue and escalate up to 120kmph: Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)#CycloneTauktae
— ANI (@ANI)
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2: 29 IST, May 17th 2021
2: 25 IST, May 17th 2021
Track cyclone #Taukate in real-time: https://t.co/wi3xDlV3CL#TauktaeCyclone #CycloneTauktae #CycloneAlert #CycloneTauktaeupdate #Cyclone pic.twitter.com/nPQDNNLz6w
— SkymetWeather (@SkymetWeather)
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1: 30 IST, May 17th 2021
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant held a meeting to review the Tauktae cyclone impact in the state via video conference.
— ANI (@ANI)
"Issued directions to all the State Govt Departments to work on war footing to restore essential services and also assess the damage in detail," he says. pic.twitter.com/V6vKaEkWRO
1: 28 IST, May 17th 2021
In the view of Cyclone Tauktae, the Mumbai Airport had closed its flight operations till 1400 hours. However, the closure has now been extended till 1600 hours on Monday.
Due to cyclone alert, Mumbai Airport operations need to be closed from 1100 hours to 1400 hours of 17th May: MIAL#CycloneTauktae
— ANI (@ANI)
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1: 15 IST, May 17th 2021
On receipt of a request for assistance for a Barge 'P305' adrift off Heera Oil Fields in Bombay High area with 273 personnel onboard, INS Kochi was sailed with a despatch for Search and Rescue (SAR) assistance. Several other ships have been readied for HADR tasking in the wake of Cyclone Tauktae that has wreaked havoc along the West coast of India.
1: 10 IST, May 17th 2021
On the backdrop of cyclone 'Tauktae', Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray took a review of the situation in the coastal districts from the Chief Secretary as well as the Relief and Rehabilitation Secretary. A total of 12 thousand 420 people from Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg and Raigad districts have been evacuated to safer places, the Disaster Management Department informed. In addition, he also sought information from the control room as well as the Municipal Commissioner about the situation in Mumbai, Thane and surrounding areas and also instructed to see in particular that there is no hindrance in the treatment of COVID-19 patients.
The Chief Minister will also take review in a meeting with the State Disaster Management Authority on Monday afternoon. 3,896 people from Ratnagiri district, 144 people from Sindhudurg district and 8,380 people from Raigad district have been evacuated to safer places. Mumbai, Thane and Palghar districts have been given orange alert while Raigad district has been given red alert. The concerned district and state administration has made all preparations for the rescue and relief work of the citizens.
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1: 03 IST, May 17th 2021
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CM Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray is closely monitoring the #CycloneTauktae situation in the State.
— CMO Maharashtra (@CMOMaharashtra)
So far, 12,420 citizens were relocated to safer places from the coastal areas.
Mumbai, Thane & Palghar districts are on orange alert while Raigad district is on red alert.
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11: 57 IST, May 17th 2021
Gujarat: Cabinet Minister Kunvarjibhai Bavaliya visits Amreli to take stock of the preparedness for #CycloneTauktae pic.twitter.com/k1SOluhtwd
— ANI (@ANI)
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11: 46 IST, May 17th 2021
#WaterLogging Update
— Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice)
Traffic slow at following junctions -
Mahalakshmi junction 1.50 feet
Sai Nath Subway 1.50 to 2 feet
King Circle 1/2 feet.#TauktaeCyclone
Andheri subway is temporarily closed for commute due to #waterlogging
— Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice)
Mumbaikars are requested to preferably stay indoors. If moving out is absolutely unavoidable, use alternate route
We are right here to help in any emergency. You please stay indoors.#TauktaeCyclone pic.twitter.com/4USuXTUrU8
#WaterLogging Update
— Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice)
North bound traffic is slow at Pushpa Park, Malad East.
Please avoid venturing out unless it’s an unavoidable emergency. We are out on streets to assist in need of any help and trust us, you are better off indoors. #TauktaeCyclone https://t.co/t5PXIkpA6F pic.twitter.com/5Pib3ygY3X
11: 43 IST, May 17th 2021
With the approach of the impending Cyclone Tauktae, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) has closed all flight operations from 1100-1400 hrs of 17th May 2021 as a precaution. The airport has so far witnessed 3 diversions:
- 1 Spicejet diverted to Surat
- 1 Indigo flight returned back to Lucknow
- 1 Indigo flight diverted to Hyderabad
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11: 36 IST, May 17th 2021
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant spoke to Home Minister Amit Shah regarding the devastation caused by Cyclone Tauktae. Amit Shah has assured full support of all Central agencies to the state for returning to normalcy.
Spoke to the Union Home Minister Shri @AmitShah ji regarding the impact and devastation caused by the Tauktae cyclone in the state of Goa. 1/2
— Dr. Pramod Sawant (@DrPramodPSawant)
Hon'ble HM inquired about the widespread damage caused by the cyclone in the state and assured full support of all Central agencies to the State for returning to normalcy. We will provide all necessary assistance to Goans impacted by the cyclone. 2/2
— Dr. Pramod Sawant (@DrPramodPSawant)
11: 19 IST, May 17th 2021
#TauktaeCyclone very likely to move north-northwestwards & reach Gujarat coast today evening & cross between Porbandar & Mahuva (Bhavnagar district) during 2000-2300 hrs as a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm with a maximum sustained wind speed 155-165 kmph gusting to 185 kmph: IMD
— ANI (@ANI)
Heavy to very heavy rains very likely at a few places with isolated extremely heavy falls in the districts of Saurashtra namely Gir Somnath, Amreli, Bhavnagar ,Junagadh, Boatd & in Diu; in the districts of Gujarat region namely Valsad, Navsari & in Daman, Dadra Nagar Haveli: IMD
— ANI (@ANI)
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11: 10 IST, May 17th 2021
10: 52 IST, May 17th 2021
#CycloneTauktae | Heavy rain and winds partially hit Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) #COVID care centre. pic.twitter.com/Rsdnuj2uJg
— ANI (@ANI)
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10: 48 IST, May 17th 2021
#RainsUpdate @mybmcWardGS various teams are on the field in order 2 ensure minimal woes of cyclone tauktae. Citizens are requested not to venture out unnecessary & stay away from the shore. @mybmc pic.twitter.com/8ET73CmTKv
— WARD GS BMC (@mybmcWardGS)
10: 36 IST, May 17th 2021
The Bandra-Worli Sea Link has been closed for commute due to Cyclone Tauktae. Authorities have urged commuters to take alternate routes. The sea link will be closed till further update.
Dear Mumbaikars, Bandra-Worli sea link will be closed to commute till further update.
— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc)
Please take alternate routes if at all you plan to move out.
The best plan however is to stay indoors today unless it’s absolutely unavoidable#CycloneTauktae https://t.co/eJD55GEyeJ
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10: 36 IST, May 17th 2021
Mumbai | Heavy rain & gusty winds were seen in view of Cyclone Tauktae
— ANI (@ANI)
Visuals from Gateway of India pic.twitter.com/TryURytl3p
10: 34 IST, May 17th 2021
Moderate to intense spells of rain with gusty winds reaching 90-100 kmph is likely to occur at isolated places in the districts of Raigad, Palghar, Mumbai, Thane and Ratnagiri during the next 3 hours: IMD
— ANI (@ANI)
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10: 27 IST, May 17th 2021
As a precautionary measure against the tropical cyclone Tauktae, Mumbai Monorail has suspended all the operations for a day. This was a prompt decision taken for the safety of the commuters. We regret any inconvenience caused.@CMOMaharashtra @mieknathshinde @AUThackeray
— Mumbai Monorail (@monorail_mumbai)
10: 15 IST, May 17th 2021
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9: 56 IST, May 17th 2021
According to a notification by the CSMIA Airport in Mumbai, the operations will be closed from 1100 hours local time to 1400 hours local time on Monday due to Cyclone Tauktae
9: 50 IST, May 17th 2021
According to Meteorological Centre, Ahmedabad, the 'Very severe' cyclonic storm is likely to move north-northwestward & reach Gujarat coast in evening hrs & cross Gujarat coast between Porbandar & Mahuva during night as the storm with maximum sustained wind speed of 155-165 kmph gusting to 185 kmph
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9: 22 IST, May 17th 2021
Cyclone #Tauktae
— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC)
IAF deployed 5xC-130 and 3xAn-32 aircraft for transportation of NDRF personnel and #HADR eqpt from Pune, Kolkata & Vijaywada to Ahmedabad yesterday.
Airlift from Kolkata to Ahmedabad is under progress. pic.twitter.com/vV8XSAbLpY
9: 09 IST, May 17th 2021
As Cyclone Tauktae approaches closer to the Mumbai metropolis, the BMC has urged people to refrain from venturing near the city's coast.
Good Morning Mumbai. As informed by the IMD, wind speed will increase as the cyclone approaches closer to Mumbai. Please avoid venturing near coast. Stay at home, enjoy the weather. #CycloneTauktae
— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc)
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8: 55 IST, May 17th 2021
The impact of Cyclone Tauktae was also seen in Rajasthan as two people were killed in a lightning strike in Dungarpur. In addition, the condition of seven people, including 5 from the same family is critical. The storm created havoc in the rural areas and many trees were also burnt due to lightning. Meanwhile, heavy to very heavy rainfall will likely occur at some places in Jodhpur and Udaipur division in Rajasthan on Tuesday as an impact of Cyclone Tauktae. A Met department official said most of the impact of the cyclone will be there in the state on Tuesday and Wednesday, during which rainfall up to 200 mm may occur at isolated places in Udaipur division.
The rainfall triggered by the cyclone will also bring down temperature by four to five degrees. On Monday, moderate to heavy rainfall is likely to occur at some places in Pali, Bhilwara and Udaipur. In Jaipur and Bharatpur divisions, heavy to very heavy rainfall may occur at isolated places on May 19. Meanwhile, Dabok in Udaipur recorded 11 mm rainfall on Sunday, while Pali was recorded as the hottest place with a maximum of 43.4 degrees Celsius.
8: 44 IST, May 17th 2021
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8: 39 IST, May 17th 2021
Very Severe Cyclonic Storm “Tauktae” over Eastcentral Arabian Sea intensified into an Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm: Cyclone Warning & post landfall outlook for Gujarat & Diu coasts (Red message).https://t.co/nIG8rzj9Vh pic.twitter.com/DAJCsnuRVw
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept)
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8: 27 IST, May 17th 2021
#CyclineTauktae IFB Jesus stranded 35 NM off #Kochi @IndiaCoastGuard ship Aryaman rescued Boat with 12 crew.Boat taken under tow by #ICG ship braving rough seas and brought to #Kochi on 16 May night. All crew safe and healthy. @DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD pic.twitter.com/y2GxDgspW3
— Indian Coast Guard (@IndiaCoastGuard)
8: 24 IST, May 17th 2021
The NDRF has deployed its fully vaccinated personnel in Gujarat ahead of Cyclone Tauktae's approach
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8: 06 IST, May 17th 2021
In the view of Cyclone Tauktae, the Indian Air Force (IAF) stepped up its efforts and assisted the NDRF. The IAF had deployed two C-130J and an An-32 aircraft for transportation of 167 personnel and 16.5 tonnes of load of NDRF from Kolkata to Ahmedabad
Indian Air Force had deployed two C-130J and a An-32 aircraft for transportation of 167 personnel and 16.5 tonnes of load of NDRF from Kolkata to Ahmedabad: IAF#CycloneTauktae pic.twitter.com/lNLEXiQrP8
— ANI (@ANI)
8: 00 IST, May 17th 2021
#Tauktae will spend more than 12 hours as a storm traveling across Saurashtra before weakening to a depression.#CycloneTauktaeupdate #CycloneAlert #CycloneUpdate #CycloneTauktae https://t.co/ghryrml8kE
— SkymetWeather (@SkymetWeather)
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7: 48 IST, May 17th 2021
#CycloneAlert As per the latest Satellite observations (INSAT-3D IR) at 0630 IST, the Vortex "Tauktae" lay centered at 18.6N/71.6E, with a ragged eye. pic.twitter.com/SrpeDWLxue
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept)
7: 36 IST, May 17th 2021
#Taukate has cut short its sea travel and will prepone its landfall by nearly 6 hours or even more. #CycloneTauktae may lose a bit of steam before making landfall but remain a significant #cyclone. #CycloneTauktaeupdate #CycloneAlert #CycloneUpdate https://t.co/ghryrml8kE
— SkymetWeather (@SkymetWeather)
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7: 30 IST, May 17th 2021
"The cyclone would have made rare but double landfall. After making landfall near Porbandar, the storm would have entered the Gulf of Kutch to reemerge for making a second strike close to Gandhidham. All that is history now as the latest model observations suggest landfall Mahuva and Porbandar and to be more precise, close to Diu. A swathe of 100km on either side of the anticipated strike always remains vulnerable." Skymet Weather reported
The #CycloneTauktae would have made rare but double landfall. After making landfall near Porbandar, the storm would have entered the Gulf of Kutch to reemerge for making a second strike close to Gandhidham.#CycloneTauktaeupdate #taukate #CycloneAlert https://t.co/ghryrml8kE
— SkymetWeather (@SkymetWeather)
7: 20 IST, May 17th 2021
In the view of Cyclone Tauktae that has further intensified, light spell of rains and gusty winds were seen in Maharashtra. Currently, Mumbai and other adjoining areas are witnessing rainfall.
Maharashtra: Light spell of rain and gusty winds seen in in view of Cyclone Tauktae; early morning visuals from Wadala area of Mumbai pic.twitter.com/ZD1SZ4r0e5
— ANI (@ANI)
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7: 17 IST, May 17th 2021
#CycloneAlert As per the latest Satellite observation (INSAT-3DR) at 0530 IST, the Vortex "Tauktae" has further intensified and now lay centered at 18.5N/71.6E, with a ragged eye. Convective bands are tightly wrapped. pic.twitter.com/9tjIpcv4mq
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept)
7: 14 IST, May 17th 2021
Gale-force winds, heavy rainfall and high tidal waves swept the coastal belt of Kerala, Karnataka and Goa as Cyclone Tauktae hurtled northwards towards Gujarat on Sunday, leaving six people dead, damaging hundreds of houses, uprooting electricity poles and trees and forcing evacuation in low-lying areas. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Tauktae which has taken the form of a "very severe cyclonic storm" is likely to intensify further during the next 24 hours and reach the Gujarat coast on Monday evening.
Strong winds with speed reaching up to 90 km/per were lashing the western coastal region. According to the Cyclone Warning Division of the IMD, by May 18 the wind speed is expected to increase to 150-160 km per hour, gusting up to 175 km per hour. An estimated 1.5 lakh people are being shifted from low-lying coastal areas in Gujarat while 54 teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) have been deployed in the state.
The cyclone, which is the first this year, has added to the woes of the states which are already grappling with the devastating second wave of COVID. The Centre has given a slew of directions to the states to ensure that the health facilities do not suffer and medical supplies are maintained. With the cyclone intensifying, the wind speed along and off Gujarat coasts in Porbandar, Junagadh, Gir Somnath and Amreli districts will reach 150-160 kmph gusting to 175 kmph by Tuesday morning.
The sea conditions will become "very rough to high" along and off the south Gujarat coast from Monday morning, and "very high to phenomenal" from Monday midnight. A tidal wave of about 3 metres, 1-2.5 metres above the astronomical tide, is likely to inundate several coastal areas of the state during the time of the landfall, it said.
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Published May 17th, 2021 at 07:09 IST