LIVE Updates from Cyclone Nivar: As Cyclonic Storm Nivar approaches India and brings heavy rains in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, authorities have taken action. While the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for Tamil Nadu, Section 144 was imposed in Puducherry for the next three days. The regional Meteorological Office in Chennai said the cyclone is likely to move northwestward and pass the Karaikal-Mamallapuram coastline around noon on Wednesday. Villupuram, Cuddalore, Puducherry and Chennai are expected to be among the worst affected regions. According to the cyclone’s live tracker, Nivar has been stagnant for the past three hours. Before, it moved at a speed of 5 km per hour.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Tamil Nadu and Puducherry’s top ministers on the situation on Tuesday. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said: “I spoke with Tamil Nadu CM Shri @EPSTamilNadu and Puducherry CM Shri @VNarayanasami about the situation in the wake of Cyclone Nivar. I secured all possible support from the Center. I pray for safety and well-being being from those who live in the affected areas. “
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