Flooded streets in the city of Chennai October 31, 2012. Additionally, a total of 106,585 people were affected. Several teams of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been depolyed in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Puducherry in the wake of Cyclone Nivar that will hit the Indian coastal areas on Wednesday. One crew member was reported to be killed, with 5 others missing. [41] As torrential rainfall damaged railway lines, several trains including Falaknuma Express, East Coast Express, and the Godavari Express were either delayed or cancelled. [16] The IMD continued tracking Nilam as a weak depression until November 2, when they issued their last warning on the system. On October 23, the second depression of the season developed out of a persistent low in the Arabian Seaand soon became the first cyclonic storm of the season Murjan. [24] As it moved further inland into the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh, Nilam further weakened into a Depression. Several villages and towns in southern coastal Andhra Pradesh were flooded and heavy rains were also reported in Visakhapatnam, a major city in north Coastal Andhra. [36], Under the influence of an active Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone, a low pressure area formed over the Arabian Sea near 7.3°N and 70.7°E on 18 December. Among the evacuees, 2,100 people were from Pirinchamoolai, Vandal and Gundooranvellir villages and were taken to community halls. 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Nilam Cyclone. [13] The India Meteorological Department issued their final bulletin for Murjan at 0600 UTC of 26 October 2012. Cyclone … Rains caused flash flooding and inundated five villages in Srikakulam district. IMD claims another cyclonic storm likely to affect Tamil Nadu in December Monday, November 30, 2020, 14:56 [IST] 4 killed due to Nivar cyclone in Tamil Nadu: PM Modi speaks to … [31] BOB 03 developed a well-defined LLCC with increasing deep convection located to the north of the system. [7], In Bangalore, heavy rains and strong winds felled over 86 trees. [7] After another four-day long search and rescue, a total of 44 people were confirmed dead. The death toll rose to 28. The rest of the people were taken to the Thalainayar Government Higher Secondary School in Thalainayar. [6] However, this number was quickly reduced to around 60 the following day. Tirupathi city recorded a heavy rainfall of 181mm which was the highest in that region. [3] While damages to property were considerable, human casualties were very few. Sri Lanka's Disaster Management Center said that about 1,000 houses were damaged by the storm. Cyclonic Storm Nilam was the deadliest tropical cyclone to directly affect South India since Cyclone Jal in 2010. [23] In the early hours of November 1, Nilam weakened into a Deep Depression. It mentions all of the season's storms and their names, durations, peak intensities (according to the IMD storm scale), damages, and death totals. It also was a weakened cyclone due to high shear during landfall over Mahabs and the maximum wind was however in chennai at 75 km/hr. Danger signal 7 was hosted in Chennai, Ennore, Cuddalore and Nagapattinam ports of Tamil Nadu and in Puducherry, and danger signal 3 in Krishnapatnam, Vadarevu, Machilipatnam and Nizampatnam ports of Andhra Pradesh. The Chennai port on the southeast coast has stopped cargo operations after a cyclone warning. It gradually drifted northwestwards and organized itself until on November 17, when the JTWC issued a TCFA on the system, reporting 30 knot winds at the center. The cyclone was originated on 30 th December then the cyclone was passed through Puducherry to Cuddalore, The cyclone damaged much in Puduchery and Cuddalore, district. Over the following few days, the depression gradually intensified into a deep depression, and subsequently a cyclonic storm by October 30. [7] Across the country, at least 43 people were killed. Many coastal areas of Tamilnadu have been affected and yesterday evening the cyclone crossed Chennai city. [12] Early the next day, RSMC New Delhi reported that the depression had intensified into a deep depression, before later that day the JTWC started to monitor the system as Tropical Cyclone 02B with windspeeds equivalent to a tropical storm. (BCCL) [46] TV9 supplied food and drinking water to the flood victims of the district. [47] Following severe flooding in West Godavari district, four children were electrocuted on November 6. There were … [16], An area of convection crossed the Isthmus of Kra on 23 October and entered the Bay of Bengal from the Pacific Ocean. The storm killed a total of 30 people. [2][3] During that day the depression moved towards the north and crossed the Bangladesh coast near Hatiya early the next day. [9] The storm then tracked westwards and intensified into a Deep Depression by 18:00 UTC on the same day, followed by a Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert issued by the Joint Typhoon Warning Center at 20:00 UTC. Another old woman was killed by hypothermia while a man was found dead under the debris of a broken wall. The storm made landfall at peak intensity near Mahabalipuram on 31 October,[22] and started weakening. 136 likes. The Puttalam – Mannar road was submerged under about a meter of water near Eluwankulama due to the overflowing of the Kala Oya river. It has been a very special experience facing the storm “ Nilam” which hit the east coast of India since past 3 days. [20], Overall, 4,627 people were reportedly displaced due to the flooding and 56 people have left their homes in fear of landslides. 2012 Cyclone Nilam. [25] Nilam dissipated on November 2, over north interior Karnataka. In Jaffna district, divisional secretariats provided relief items and necessary amenities to the affected. [6] At least 1,500 mud, straw, and tin houses were destroyed and 30,000 more were damaged. Only two days later, the third depression of the season formed in southern Bay of Bengal and gradually strengthened into Cyclonic Storm Nilam. During the season, only five systems formed, of which only two became cyclonic storms. The officials in Chennai have already taken all measures to ensure that the loss would be minimum from this cyclone. [38] As efforts continued, another body was found afloat at sea. [24] On November 1, more than 200 boats ran aground due to strong winds. In Mulaitivu district, evacuees in the evacuation centers were returned to their houses. The season had a late start, with the first system forming in October. [33] Over eight people were killed on the first day itself, as the storm made landfall on Tamil Nadu. [5], The storm brought high winds and heavy rains to much of Bangladesh, causing extensive damage. [8], On October 23, the IMD reported that a depression had developed out of an area of low pressure about 800 km (495 mi) to the west of India's Amindivi Islands. News from Chennai. Madras Atomic Power Station, Kalpakkam officials stated that vigil was being maintained on all important equipment, and the reactors are made to withstand winds up to 160 km/h (99 mph). Chennai - Stay updated with latest & flash news, Lifestyle & Entertainment, Restaurants & Food, Events, Politics, Climate Updates, from Chennai, Tamil Nadu- Page 2012 The associated wind speed is … [8], In the early hours of October 27, the India Meteorological Department's Regional Specialized Meteorological Centre in New Delhi started to monitor an area of low pressure, that had developed in south central Bay of Bengal. Severe flooding had blocked transportation between Ongole and the villages, stranding the villagers. [17] The India Meteorological Department (IMD) later upgraded the low pressure area to a Depression on the same day, when the storm was located about 550 km (340 mi) east-northeast of Trincomalee, Sri Lanka. [21] The name Nilam was suggested by Pakistan, it is the Urdu word for Sapphire. 2008 Cyclone Nisha Another storm is expected to affect Tamil Nadu less than a week after Cyclone Nivar hit the southern state, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Monday. 'sapphire') was the most intense tropical cyclone to make landfall in India since the 1999 Odisha cyclone. Rail services were temporarily suspended when electricity lines fell on the railway track. This is a table of all storms in the 2012 North Indian Ocean cyclone season. Both the storms made landfall, and they, along with the deep depressions, were responsible for 128 deaths and economic losses worth at least $56.7 million (2012 USD). Fairly widespread moderate to heavy rains may occur over Tamil Nadu on December 1 and 2. [35] By 1800 UTC of 19 November 2012, IMD reported the storm had weakened into a well marked low pressure area and issued their last bulletin for the system. [48] On November 7, a government survey revealed economic losses of ₹200 crore (US$28 million). [27] In Chennai, all schools and colleges were closed as 282 schools and 52 community hallwereve been converted into cyclone shelters. Damage and death totals include the damage and deaths caused when that storm was a precursor wave or extratropical low, and all of the damage figures are in 2012 USD. [7] According to the police chief of Bhola District, the storm was far stronger than forecast and no warnings for a major storm were made. CHENNAI: Cyclone Nilammade landfall on the Tamil Nadu coastbetween Mahabalipuram and Kalpakkam on Wednesday evening with strong winds. Cyclone Nilam was the deadliest tropical cyclone in India, Originating from an area of Bay of Bengal in South India. [10] Late on October 24, the IMD upgraded depression ARB 01 to a cyclonic storm, officially naming it Murjan. Schools and colleges in Chennai declared holidays until November 1 as 282 schools had been converted into relief centers. To analyze the situation, Chief Minister Nallari Kiran Kumar Reddy conducted an aerial survey in flood affected areas. [22] Across Sri Lanka, ten people were killed in events related to Cyclone Nilam. [4] After the depression had made landfall, the IMD issued their final advisory on the depression as the system had weakened into an area of low pressure. Schools and colleges in the city remained closed for more than three days. [14], There were reports of severe flooding in Bosaso city in Somalia. This figure, along with the deaths of the MV Pratibha Cauvery incident sent the Tamil Nadu death toll up to 19. G.O.Ms.No. The first depression of the season developed out of the remnants of Severe Tropical Storm Gaemi on October 10, 2012, very late into the 2012 cyclone season, about 350 km (215 mi) southeast of Kolkata, West Bengal. Over 3,000 tonnes of debris was cleared out using 285 trucks. The Tamil Nadu death toll rose to 11, as a result. Tamil Nadu Cyclone Nivar: Coastal Tamil Nadu is bracing for heavy rain and strong winds after weathermen warned that the depression over the Bay of … [4] Nilam was initially estimated to have caused economic losses of around ₹700 million (US$9.8 million) to ₹800 million (US$11 million). [33] The following day, IMD reported the storm had weakened into a depression and was predicted to weaken further. As per reports, 449 electric poles were felled and 30 houses were damaged, out of which 16 houses were totally destroyed. [6] Later, as the Andhra Pradesh government conducted their review on the storm, it was revealed that the state suffered huge economic losses of ₹200 crore (US$28 million). 2012 Cyclone Nilam - Chennai got 120 mm rainfall. [28], A area of low pressure formed in the Bay of Bengal on 12 November. Reports revealed that the ship's captain had ignored instructions to leave for safe waters following the cyclone alert. The cyclone made landfall over Southern India early on October 31 and dissipated on November 2. On October 10, the IMD started to monitor a depression that had developed out of an area of convection, associated with the remnants of Severe Tropical Storm Gaemi about 350 km (215 mi) southeast of Kolkata, West Bengal. Also, heavy rains in Visakhapatnam district lead to a train derailment in Araku Valley, a famous tourist destination near Visakhapatnam. The system later had a few bursts of convection, before dissipating completely off the coast of southern India, on November 20. [32] On November 18, BOB 03 encountered strong wind shear from the south west that diminished most of its convection. [3] The state government later declared a holiday for all schools and colleges of coastal districts. [31], The Chennai Port sounded a 'Danger 7' alarm and had sent off ships to outer sea to minimize damage when the storm made landfall. [2], More than 3000 people were evacuated around Mahabalipuram in the wake of the storm. [6] In light of the damage wrought by the storm, Oxfam called for international aid to the country. The 2012 North Indian Ocean cyclone season was an event in the annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation. Keametsite recorded 72 km/hr winds. and brought high winds and heavy rains to much of Bangladesh, causing extensive damage. Over the following few days, the depression gradually intensified into a deep depression, and subsequently a cyclonic storm by October 30. However the storm encountered strong vertical wind shear and colder sea surface temperatures on 24 December,[37] causing its low-level circulation center to become fully exposed, prompting JTWC to issue its final advisory on the storm. It made landfall near Mahabalipuramon October 31 as a strong cyclonic storm with peak wi… In Basava Road, a tree pulled down power lines, along with six electric poles outing power in the locality. Nilam crossed the shore around Mahabalipuram with winds reaching speeds of 83 km/hr. The cyclone was 45 … [19] Later that day, the JTWC initiated advisories on the system, designating it with 02B. [29] Rains in Andhra Pradesh inundated 76,980 hectares of cropland, most of which was paddy. The official Regional Specialized Meteorological Centre in this basin is the India Meteorological Department (IMD), while the Joint Typhoon Warning Center releases unofficial advisories.[1]. TV9, a Telugu news channel reported that people in Nellore district continued to suffer from the effects of the storm even after landfall, due to lack of information regarding the cyclone. [26] The Kandaleru-Poondi part of the Telugu Ganga project near Gudur, reportedly overflowed cutting transportation across the river. [25], As Nilam weakened, heavy rainfall continued affecting south coastal Andhra Pradesh, Rayalaseema and Telangana with heavy rains and flash flooding. Cyclone Nilam hits Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh in India and ravaged Sri Lanka; at least 70,000 people have been displaced. A temple in the district along with the city of Rajamundry were inundated. [12] The storm crossed the coast of Somalia by late 25 October and gradually weakened into a depression. Cyclone Nilam (2012), 45 kts After Cyclone Jal, Cyclone Nilam is believed to be the deadliest cyclone to have impacted South India. It made landfall near Mahabalipuram on October 31 as a strong cyclonic storm with peak winds of 85 km/h (50 mph). Though three bodies out of five were found, they were all yet to be identified. Residents gathered at the Santhome beach, observing the relief and rescue efforts made to help the victims of the MV Pratibha Cauvery. The heavy rains and strong winds by Cyclone Nilam affected Chennai Port of Tamil Nadu and New Port railway station in Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh. There are two main seas in the North Indian Ocean — the Arabian Sea to the west of the Indian subcontinent, abbreviated ARB by the India Meteorological Department (IMD); and the Bay of Bengal to the east, abbreviated BOB by the IMD. Raj, deputy director general of meteorology in … [3] 3 were reportedly killed in Andhra Pradesh. The first depression of the season developed out of the remnants of Severe Tropical Storm Gaemi on October 10, 2012, very late into the 2012 cyclone season, about 350 km (215 mi) southeast of Kolkata, West Bengal. Isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely over south Tamil Nadu on December 1 and 4, and over south Kerala on December 2 and 4, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said. Four others remained missing even after a second day of search and rescue efforts which included four ships, two helicopters and two Dornier aircraft. India is a country in the North Indian Ocean that is the most vulnerable to getting hit by tropical cyclones in the basin, from the east or from the west. It slowly tracked westwards, organizing itself and intensifying into a Depression by 0900 UTC of 22 December. The scope of this article is limited to the Indian Ocean in the Northern Hemisphere, east of the Horn of Africa and west of the Malay Peninsula. Light to moderate rain likely over coastal areas of Tamil Nadu including Chennai by Wednesday evening. Cyclonic Storm Nilam was the deadliest tropical cyclone to directly affect South India since Cyclone Jal in 2010. [18] Early on 29th Cctober, BOB 02 was upgraded to a Deep Depression and was put under constant surveillance by the IMD. Meals and relief items were provided to the flood victims of Colombo and Gampaha districts. 695 Dt: December 05, 2008 20KB Natural Calamities - Damages caused due to heavy rains and floods on account of cyclone NISHA in many districts in Tamil Nadu during November 2008 - Release of additional amount Rs.500 Crore for Relief and Rehabilitation - Sanctioned - Orders - Issued. TV9 reported that over 12,000 poor had remained hungry over the past three days and no government official had visited the storm affected villages despite the prolonged shortage of food and lack of electricity. [9] The next day, the system intensified into a Depression about 550 km (340 mi) to the northeast of Trincomalee, Sri Lanka. [1] In Chennai's Marina Beach, strong winds pushed piles of sand ashore and seawater reached nearly a 100 m (330 ft) inland. [30] In Hyderabad, heavy downpours from the cyclone's rainbands caused a six degree temperature drop. per sq-km was calculated to demarcate the cyclone prone zones in Tamil Nadu state. [17], During the storm, 150,000 people were shifted to cyclone shelters in Nellore district. 87.5 millimetres (3.44 in) of rainfall was recorded in the city with a maximum sustained windspeed of 47 km/h (29 mph). Further weakening ensued as land interaction increased, and the IMD downgraded ARB 02 into a low pressure area on 25 December.[39]. 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