Cyclone Burevi LIVE: Storm weakens; Kerala airport resumes operations
Cyclone Burevi LIVE updates: The IMD has issued a red alert for south Tamil Nadu and south Kerala. Stay with us for all the latest updates
9:05 AM
Cyclone Burevi LIVE updates: Thiruvananthapuram Airport suspends operations from 10 am to 6 pm for today
Thiruvananthapuram Airport suspends operations from 10 am to 6 pm for today in the wake of cyclone warning. Airlines advised to reschedule services as per convenience of passengers. Airport operations will remain open for any emergency situation: Airport officials
8:40 AM
Cyclone Burevi LIVE: Tuticorin Airport to remain closed till 12 pm today
8:35 AM
Cyclone Burevi in Tamil Nadu: Periya Odai at Venganur in Cuddalore district upstream of Wellington dam is flowing above its previous Highest Flood Level
Periya Odai at Venganur in Cuddalore district upstream of Wellington dam is flowing above its previous Highest Flood Level and is still rising: Central Water Commission
8:03 AM
Cyclone Burevi: All schools to remain closed in Puducherry
7:43 AM
Cyclone Burevi: Kerala declares public holiday in 5 districts today
The Kerala government has declared a holiday in five districts for today as the state remains on high alert with heavy rains expected when cyclone Burevi makes landfall.
A statement issued by the state government said a public holiday has been declared for the districts of Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha and Idukki in the state.
7:29 AM
Cyclone Burevi: Kerala CM hold high-level meeting with representatives of armed forces, NDRF, others
In the wake of a high alert issued for Cyclone Burevi, a high-level meeting was held with representatives of armed forces, Coast Guard, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), various department heads, DGP and Chief Secretary, said Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday.
In the meeting, the situation was assessed and strategy was evaluated, Kerala Chief Minister informed.
"As IMD alerted the state, Kerala took all necessary precautions including a complete ban on fishing. District Collectors are making all preventive efforts. 2891 relief camps opened. A 24-hour control room with helpline numbers have been started," said Vijayan.
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First Published: Dec 04 2020 | 7:15 AM IST