A cyclone warning has been issued for coastal
districts of Andhra Pradesh Tamil Nadu and
Puducherry... after a deep depression in the
Bay of Bengal intensified into a cyclone. The
storm named 'Nilam' is expected to to cross
between Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu and
Nellore in Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday's
evening. Met officials have warned of a squall
of 45-55 kmph that could intensify to 65 kmph.
Parts of coastal Tamil Nadu have experienced
incessant rains since yesterday. Some
factories, ports and education institutions in
the storm's path have been shut. Officials in
Chennai and Tuticorin ports have said all
vessels have been moved from the port to the
anchorage area for safety. Twenty-one cyclone
shelters have been set up. In Chennai, 280
corporation schools and four community
kitchens are ready to be used as temporary
relief centres. Schools in coastal areas will
remain closed today.
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