CG Posted October 9, 2013 Posted October 9, 2013 NEW DELHI/HYDERABAD: A cyclonic storm on Wednesday hit the Andaman and Nicobar islands and is expected to reach the coast of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha over the next 48-72 hours, the Met department said. According to the meteorological department there was a deep depression area over the North Andaman Sea this morning. The cyclone hit the islands near the Mayabandar between 12.30-1.30pm. This resulted in very-heavy rainfall in the islands. As the cyclone moves west-northwestwards in the next 48 hours, it is expected to turn into a "very severe cyclonic storm", the weathermen said. It is likely to hit the eastern coast by October 12 midnight. "The storm is likely to cross north Andhra Pradesh and Odisha between Kalingapatanam and Paradip by the night of the October 12. We are expecting the wind speed to be around 175-185 kmph. These areas will also experience very heavy rainfall," said a senior scientist at the Met department. "We have sent an advisory to fishermen not to venture into Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal. Fishermen out at sea along north Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal have been advised to return to coast," the official added. Andhra Pradesh on high alert Andhra Pradesh government on Wednesday put all its departments on high alert in view of the cyclone threat along north-coastal Andhra and Odisha even as chief minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy appealed to striking government employees in coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema regions to return to work to meet any emergency. Though they remained firm on their resolve to continue the strike till they get a clear assurance from the Centre to keep the state united, the APNGOs Association assured the chief minister that staff of revenue and other line departments would take part in rescue and relief operations in case of cyclone. Reddy reviewed the situation at a high-level meeting with his Cabinet colleagues, chief secretary P K Mohanty and other top officials and asked the administration to "be prepared" to meet any emergency, a press release from the chief minister's Office said. He told the chief secretary that helicopters and boats could be positioned in advance in vulnerable districts and services of Coast Guard too could be utilized. Reddy also asked him to mobilize vehicles and keep the National Disaster Response Force teams ready for rescue operations. The chief minister wanted the power department to be on high alert as there was a likelihood of power disruption due to gales. District collectors have been directed to get people from vulnerable areas evacuated to safer places, wherever required. "All steps should be taken to protect lives and properties," the chief minister added. According to the Met forecast, the depression that lay centred over north Andaman was expected to turn into a very severe cyclonic storm and cross north Andhra and Odisha coast between Kalingapatnam and Paradeep by the night of October 12 with a maximum sustained wind speed of 175-185 kmph.
FischerTal Posted October 11, 2013 Posted October 11, 2013 Cyclone phailin It will hit India's east coast on Saturday. This is a very severe threat. A Lot of people are gonna die. Hopefully, the government is prepared well in advanced
randomGuy Posted October 11, 2013 Posted October 11, 2013 It will hit India's east coast on Saturday. This is a very severe threat. A Lot of people are gonna die. Hopefully' date=' the government well in advanced [/quote'] this is very serious. The cyclone is half the size of India and equal to the size of cyclone katrina http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/capital-weather-gang/wp/2013/10/10/potentially-catastrophic-cyclone-phailin-headed-for-india/
Prakat Posted October 11, 2013 Posted October 11, 2013 people, look out for your friends and relatives in AP, Odisha, Coastal WB.
Debutant Posted October 11, 2013 Posted October 11, 2013 Really worried about my family and friends :nervous:
FischerTal Posted October 11, 2013 Posted October 11, 2013 Really worried about my family and friends :nervous: praying for their safety
hhunaeh Posted October 11, 2013 Posted October 11, 2013 People learn, especially if major disasters occur during the lifetime of the same generation, and we have better warning systems, and means of communication than in 1999. Hopefully everyone will evacuate the low lying areas and we will have lesser deaths than the huge numbers of 1999.
randomGuy Posted October 11, 2013 Posted October 11, 2013 People learn' date=' especially if major disasters occur during the lifetime of the same generation, and we have better warning systems, and means of communication than in 1999. Hopefully everyone will evacuate the low lying areas and we will have lesser deaths than the huge numbers of 1999.[/quote'] my mother called one family friends in bhuvneshwar(I asked her to) to bring her in-laws who are in puri. They said they will begoing to puri itself to attend some pooja tomorrow and they were aware tht the cyclone will strike tomorrow. I hope they know what they are doing.
randomGuy Posted October 11, 2013 Posted October 11, 2013 will it affect tamil nadu? Nope. TN is safe.
StriKe Posted October 11, 2013 Posted October 11, 2013 will it affect tamil nadu? Coastal area might have light showers/heavy rain.
veer Posted October 11, 2013 Posted October 11, 2013 ohh shoot.. it looks big. Hope and pray that govt takes right and quick action to have very minimum damage.
DomainK Posted October 11, 2013 Posted October 11, 2013 Most of my family is in Orissa. But they live in a relatively safe part. So at best they will witness a common storm. But there are other parts that will face serious destruction. I pray for the people there.
coffee_rules Posted October 11, 2013 Posted October 11, 2013 I hope Phailin phails! Jokes apart, I hope people stay alive and safe.
adi B Posted October 11, 2013 Posted October 11, 2013 it`ll hit the mentioned zones tomorrow at 220+kmph ..this one is termed as a very dangerous and devastating cyclone ..hope all stay safe in a secured place
Zanjeer Posted October 11, 2013 Posted October 11, 2013 Oh gosh..this is gonna create havoc. People live in freaking huts in India. This is bad. Really bad..Thousands will be dead....:((
cowboysfan Posted October 11, 2013 Posted October 11, 2013 I read that the storm is worse than Katrina but i dont see any panic from the janta,i dont know if that is good or bad.
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