Cyclone Jawad Live Updates: Cyclone Jawad located around 210km in southeast of Vishakhapatnam
Cyclone Jawad Live Updates: As the cyclone is likely to make landfall in Puri, the district administration issues emergency helpline number: 06752-223237.
Cyclone Jawad Live Updates: UGC-NET exam scheduled for December 5 postponed in Odisha, Andhra
In view of cyclonic storm 'JAWAD' which is likely to hit Andhra Pradesh and Odisha on Saturday, the National Testing Agency has postponed its University Grants Commission- National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) scheduled for December 5 in the states. (ANI)
Cyclone Jawad: Over 54,000 evacuated from 3 Andhra Pradesh districts
As Cyclone Jawad is likely hit to north Andhra Pradesh on Saturday, the state government has evacuated over 54,008 people from three districts. The rescue team has evacuated 15,755 people from Srikakulam district, 1,700 from Vizianagaram and 36,553 from Visakhapatnam. (ANI)
36 trains cancelled on Saturday
In light of Cyclone Jawad, 36 trains were cancelled on Saturday to ensure the safety of passengers.
Weather prediction for today
Andhra Pradesh: Squally weather with wind speed reaching 45-55 kmph gusting to 65 kmph likely along and off coastal Andhra Pradesh; likely to become 80-90 kmph gusting to 100 kmph in the evening
West Bengal: Squally weather with wind speed reaching 45-55 kmph gusting to 65 kmph likely along and off West Bengal coast from evening onwards
Odisha: Gale wind speed reaching 80-90 kmph gusting to 100 kmph likely along and off Odisha coast, sea condition will be high to very high
Andhra Pradesh: Weather warning issued for fishermen
A weather warning has been issued for fishermen in Andhra Pradesh. It will remain valid for the next four days.