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Cyclonic storm JAL likely to hit Chennai and Nellore coast tonight
A severe cyclonic storm, Jal over southwest Bay of Bengal moved north westwards and lay centered at 320 kilometres southeast of Chennai and 400 km southeast of Nellore.
The Cyclone Warning Centre in Visakhapatnam forecast that the Severe Cyclonic Storm, Jal was likely to weaken into a Cyclonic Storm before crossing the coast between Chennai and Nellore close to Chennai on Sunday night.
As the storm is likely to trigger tidal waves several metres high people in vulnerable habitations in Nellore and Prakasam districts are being cleared to safer places.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister K. Rosaiah on Sunday reviewed the preparedness for the impending danger with officials and extended every possible measure from the State government in minimizing the loss. (ANI)
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Indian air force, navy on alert as cyclone heads to southeastern Indian coast
By The Associated Press (CP) 1 hour ago
HYDERABAD, India An official says two southern Indian states have declared alerts and evacuated thousands of people as the region braces for an expected cyclone.
Andhra Pradesh state revenue minister Dharmana Prasad Rao says the air force and navy have been put on alert and at least 70,000 people have been evacuated from eastern coastal villages to safer places in Andhra Pradesh and neighbouring Tamil Nadu.
India's Meteorological Department says Cyclone Jal is expected to make landfall Sunday night and bring heavy rains and high winds to the area.
It says the storm has been weakening gradually, but with winds of 44 to 50 miles per hour (70 to 80 kph) it is expected to damage coastal huts, trees and power lines. It recommends that all fisherman stay out of the sea.
The Canadian Press: Indian air force, navy on alert as cyclone heads to southeastern Indian coast
