ABNN 山墓茛's home town Cyclone Geja 35 cousins up lorry, 100K evacuation, ABNN Modi Tua Kee! GVGT!

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Cyclone Gaja: 13 dead in Tamil Nadu, trees uprooted, transformers destroyed
Chennai | November 16, 2018
Cyclonic Gaja made landfall in Nagapattinam district of Tamil Nadu around 1:40 am on Friday. Heavy rain and strong winds have been lashing the coastal areas of Tamil Nadu since Thursday evening. A total of 63,203 people have been evacuated and housed in 331 relief centres in six districts. A holiday has been declared for educational institutions in seven districts. Here are the latest updates on Cyclone Gaja.
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12,000 electric poles, 102 sub power stations, 495 power conductors, 100 transformers, 500 kilometer-long power lines damaged
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Stalin lauds Tamil Nadu Disaster Management Authority for work to tackle cyclone
DMK President MK Stalin on Friday lauded the Tamil Nadu State Disaster Management Authority for its efforts to tackle the severe cyclonic storm 'Gaja,' that has crossed the state's coast, PTI said.
"The way the @tnsdma (Tamil Nadu State Disaster Management Authority) took preparatory efforts (to tackle the cyclone) is praiseworthy," he said.
Stalin said the "rulers," an apparent reference to the ruling AIADMK should extend "cooperation," to the State agency for its work in the wake of the cyclone making a landfall.
He, however, said it is "necessary for the government machinery to act with the speed of a storm in taking up relief work."



http://www.newindianexpress.com/sta...one-lakh-trees-across-tamil-nadu-1899442.html

Cyclone Gaja: Death toll 35 as storm takes down more than one lakh trees across Tamil Nadu

The cyclonic storm crossed Tamil Nadu's coast between Nagapattinam and nearby Vedaranyam early hours Friday, bringing in heavy rains in the coastal regions, according to a weather bulletin.

Published: 17th November 2018 11:25 AM | Last Updated: 17th November 2018 12:23 PM | A+A A-

Kollukadu village in Pudukottai district got completely affected due to Gaja cyclone on Friday early morning. (Photo | EPS)




By Online Desk

The Tamil Nadu State Disaster Management Authority, on Saturday, revised the death toll due to cyclone Gaja at 35, while adding that so far 1,27,448 trees have fallen across the state.
The cyclonic storm crossed Tamil Nadu's coast between Nagapattinam and nearby Vedaranyam early hours Friday, bringing in heavy rains in the coastal regions, according to a weather bulletin.
Winds gusting upto 120 kmph uprooted trees, snapped electric cables and blew off roofing-sheets.
According to officials, ten men and three women died and 28 head of cattle perished on Friday in cyclone-related incidents despite authorities evacuating as many as 81,948 people to 471 relief centres in Cuddalore, Nagapattinam, Ramanathapuram, Thanjavur, Pudukottai and Tiruvarur districts.



ALSO READ: Picking up threads in Tamil Nadu's Nagapattinam district after dark night of Cyclone Gaja
The storm caused heavy damage to the 16th-century Shrine Basilica at Velankanni in Nagapattinam district.
Due to gusty winds, the rood cross on top of the church broke and fell, Church authorities said.
The church is built in accordance with Gothic architecture.
Authorities said the 75-ft tall stone statue of Jesus erected in front of the 'Morning Star Church' in the town, sustained structural damage.
According to church officials, the hands of the statue have suffered damage.
ALSO READ: Cyclone Gaja: Coastal Tamil Nadu districts limp back to normalcy
The roof of the Museum of Offerings in the town has also been damaged.
Expressing grief over the deaths, Chief Minister K Palaniswami sanctioned a solatium of Rs 10 lakh to the kin of those who died and Rs 25,000-Rs one lakh for the injured.
The chief minister said he has ordered officials to immediately determine the extent of loss and damage in respect of crops, fishing boats, houses, and cattle due to the cyclone.
"I have ordered relief efforts on a war-footing in the affected districts," he said, adding minsters were carrying out work in districts assigned to them.
Besides a loss of lives, 1471 huts were partially damaged and 216 fully destroyed.
A total of 4987 trees got uprooted in these districts.
ALSO READ: Cyclone Gaja effect: Tamil Nadu to install 1,300 telemetry rainfall gauges to update real-time data
Farmers' leader P R Pandian told PTI lakhs of coconut trees, plantain and acres of paddy crop have been seriously affected due to the gusty winds.
He demanded adequate compensation for the farmers.
State-owned Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation's field assets including 13,025 electricity poles, 13 local distribution transformers, and 1,000 cables were damaged in rain-related incidents.
The heavy rain in districts, including Tiruvarur and Thanjavur and widespread rain in other parts, has come as a boon to the state which was staring at a rainfall deficit during the monsoon season which commenced October 1.
"Now the deficit stands at 23 per cent. The rainfall ranged between the lowest of 1 cm in several towns to the highest of 17 cm in Tiruvarur district followed by 16 cm in Thanjavur," a Met official said.
According to weather office sources, six cm rain was reported in Nagapattinam district which bore the brunt of the storm, while Cuddalore district reported rainfall between nine-12 cm.
ALSO READ: Cyclone Gaja effect: Rain expected in Karnataka on Monday
"The system has now become a depression and has entered land area of neighbouring Kerala through Dindigul and Theni districts," the sources said.
The chief minister said 216 medical camps have been organised to check the spread of epidemics in storm-hit regions.
As many as 7,000 electricity poles had been dispatched to vulnerable districts in advance for replacement, he said, adding steps have been taken on a war-footing to restore power supply.
Adequate precautionary measures were taken by authorities to tackle the situation, he said.
The power supply has been suspended since Thursday evening in Nagapattinam district.
Traffic remains disrupted in most parts of Nagapattinam and Karaikal districts.
A holiday has been declared for educational institutions in regions including Nagapattinam and Tiruvarur districts.
Revenue Minister R B Udaya Kumar told reporters that the government has tackled the cyclone situation successfully.
"This was a challenging task. We are confident that we have faced it safely 100 per cent," he said, adding all post-cyclone tasks like cleaning up storm-affected areas has begun.
In a rare gesture, DMK president and opposition leader M K Stalin lauded the State Disaster Management Authority for its efforts to tackle the severe cyclonic storm.
Heavy rains and strong winds lashed neighbouring Puducherry as well and Chief Minister V Narayanasamy reviewed the situation.
Narayanasamy told reporters at Karaikal that the territorial government would soon submit a detailed report to the Centre on the losses suffered due to the storm.
Puducherry District Collector Vijay Abhijit Choudhury said a 70-year-old woman in Vanrapet village in town limits sustained head injuries when the wall of a house collapsed last night under the impact of the rain.
The collector said reports of trees being uprooted under the impact of the storm were received from different areas.
The government had opened 190 relief centres.
All schools and colleges including private institutions remained closed Friday for the second day.
Karaikal Collector R Kesavan said over 6,000 people from 11 coastal hamlets in the district were staying in relief camps in the district.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that officials were working to provide all possible assistance to the people of Tamil Nadu in the wake of Cyclone Gaja.
"My thoughts are with the families of those who lost their lives due to cyclonic conditions in parts of Tamil Nadu. I pray for the quick recovery of those injured," he tweeted.
The prime minister also said officials are working to provide relief to the people in the aftermath of the devastation.
Home Minister Rajnath Singh also assured the Tamil Nadu government of all assistance, while directing the Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba to monitor the situation and provide all help to the state administration.
(With Inputs from PTI and ENS)

 

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Cyclone Gaja: 20 Killed, Over 80,000 Evacuated as Storm Batters Coastal Tamil Nadu, Centre Assures Help
Gaja crossed the coast between Nagapattinam and nearby Vedaranyam, bringing with it heavy rain, and causing severe damage to communication and power infrastructure, mainly in Nagapattinam district.

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Updated:November 16, 2018, 10:44 PM IST



A view of the damage caused by cyclone 'Gaja', after it hit Velankanni, in Nagapattinam district of Tamil Nadu, on Friday. (PTI)



Salem: Severe cyclonic storm 'Gaja', which crossed Tamil Nadu's coast early on Friday, has claimed 20 lives. The winds due to the cyclonic storm resulted in hundreds of trees and electricity poles being uprooted in Nagapattinam and Karaikal districts. Other districts like Cuddalore and Puthukottai also bore the brunt of the cyclone.

'Gaja' crossed the coast between Nagapattinam and nearby Vedaranyam, bringing with it heavy rain, and causing severe damage to communication and power infrastructure, mainly in Nagapattinam district.




Speaking to reporters at Salem, Chief Minister K Palaniswami said the relief work will be taken up on a war-footing and that the work was already underway. He said the families of the deceased will be provided a solatium of Rs 10 lakh each from the Chief Minister's Public Relief Fund (CMPRF).


Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said all assistance would be provided to the people affected by the cyclone. Modi spoke to Palaniswami and learnt about various matters relating to the cyclone, including the damage caused by it and the post cyclone measures that are to be taken, an official release said. The prime minister also "assured (Palaniswami) that the Central government is ready to extend all assistance to people affected by the cyclone," it said.

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The storm caused heavy damage to the 16th century Shrine Basilica at Velankanni in Nagapattinam district. Due to gusty winds, the rood cross on top of the church broke and fell, Church authorities said. The church is built in accordance with Gothic architecture. Authorities said the 75-ft tall stone statue of Jesus erected in front of the 'Morning Star Church' in the town, sustained structural damage. According to church officials, the hands of the statue have suffered damage. The roof of the Museum of Offerings in the town has also been damaged.

Those with severe injuries will be provided with Rs 1 lakh each, while people who had sustained simple injuries will get Rs 25,000 as relief. The damage caused by Gaja, including to the fishing sector, was being assessed.

Over 80,000 people were evacuated from low-lying areas as severe cyclonic storm 'Gaja' crossed the coast between Nagapattinam and nearby Vedaranyam early Friday, bringing with it heavy rains in coastal regions.

Home Minister Rajnath Singh also directed Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba to monitor the situation in Tamil Nadu and provide all help to the state administration. "Spoke to CM Shri K Palaniswami regarding the situation in the cyclone affected areas of Tamil Nadu. Assured all possible assistance from the Centre in mitigating the situation arising due to cyclone. Asked the HS to monitor the situation & provide all help to the state admin (sic)," Singh tweeted.

An official release in Chennai said a "detailed report" will be sent to the Centre on the damage caused by the severe cyclonic storm. "Chief Minister Palaniswami explained in detail the measures taken by the state government, the damage caused by 'Gaja', and the relief measures being taken up on a war-footing," it said.

In a rare move, DMK President MK Stalin lauded the Tamil Nadu State Disaster Management Authority for its efforts to tackle the cyclone. The main opposition DMK appreciating a government body especially for its work during a natural disaster is rare. Stalin, who is the leader of the opposition said in a tweet, Tamil Nadu has been affected by a cyclone again and this time 'Gaja.'

"The way the @tnsdma (Tamil Nadu State Disaster Management Authority) took preparatory efforts (to tackle the cyclone) is praiseworthy," he said. Stalin said the "rulers," an apparent reference to the ruling AIADMK should extend "cooperation," to the State agency for its work in the wake of the cyclone making a landfall. He, however, said it is "necessary for the government machinery to act with the speed of a storm in taking up relief work."

The Dravidian major relentlessly targeted the ruling AIADMK over the 2015 Chennai floods and for not taking appropriate steps to prevent the deluge. Stalin also urged his party men to take up relief work and work alongside the government in carrying out relief operations.

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First Published: November 16, 2018, 10:30 PM IST

 

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Cyclone Gaja: Death toll rises to 33 in Tamil Nadu

AFP/New Delhi

Filed on November 18, 2018 | Last updated on November 18, 2018 at 12.04 pm

Hundreds of emergency workers have been pressed into service.




The death toll from a cyclone that battered India's eastern coast has reached 33, a disaster official said Sunday, as authorities assessed the damage caused by the powerful storm.
Cyclone Gaja, which packed winds of up to 120 kilometres (75 miles) per hour, had barrelled into Tamil Nadu state after hitting the coast on Friday.
Thousands of trees were felled by winds that destroyed homes and hundreds of thousands were forced to flee to shelters.
"So far 20 men, 11 women, and two children have died due to the cyclone," said an official with the state disaster management authority, who asked not to be named as he was not authorised to speak to media.
"As of now 177,500 people are housed in over 351 camps. Thousands of trees have been uprooted and livestock has also been badly affected," he told AFP.
Chief Minister Edappadi Palaniswami, who has announced compensation of $14,000 each to the families of victims, said most deaths were caused by flooding, house collapses and electrocution.
Hundreds of emergency workers have been pressed into service to restore roads and power cables, as the full scale of the disaster becomes clear.
A Navy helicopter and two ships have joined relief efforts in the state, the local government said.
India's weather department said the cyclonic depression had moved westwards Saturday into the neighbouring Kerala state before continuing into the Arabian Sea.
Gaja is the second major storm to hit India's east coast in recent weeks. Cyclone Titli battered Odisha state in October, killing at least two people.
Storms regularly hit southern India between April and December. Last year, Cyclone Ockhi left nearly 250 people dead in Tamil Nadu and Kerala states.

 

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挾帶瞬間最高風速達時速120公里的熱帶氣旋加亞（Gaja）16日登陸後，席捲印度東岸，快步抵達坦米爾那都省（Tamil Nadu）。印度災難管理局（Disaster Management Authority）官員表示，數千棵樹木被強風連根拔起並摧毀房屋，已造成33人死亡和18萬人被迫逃往避難處。
印度災難管理局官員表示：「因為氣旋襲擊，目前有20位男性、11位女性以及2名孩童死亡。」因為這名官員並未授權回應媒體，因此要求匿名。他說：「目前有17萬7500人分別暫居351個營地，數千棵樹遭連根拔起，而家禽牲畜也受到負面影響。」
坦米爾那都省省長帕蘭尼司瓦米（Edappadi Palaniswami）宣布，罹難者家屬將可獲得100萬盧比（約新台幣43萬元）撫慰金。他還表示，多數死亡是由洪患、房屋倒塌及觸電導致。
隨著整體災情逐漸明朗，促使數百名緊急救難人員前往修復道路及電纜。當地政府表示，美國海軍直升機及兩艘船加入紓解坦省救援壓力。
印度氣象部門表示，加亞昨天已向西邊鄰近省分克勒拉（Kerala）移動，隨後會繼續向阿拉伯海前進。加亞是近幾週內第2個撲向印度東岸的暴風。熱帶氣旋蒂特利（Titli）10月侵襲奧里薩省（Odisha），造成至少2人死亡。