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Cyclone Tauktae LIVE Updates, 16 May 2021: Cyclone Tauktae intensified into a ‘very severe cyclonic storm’ early morning and is likely to intensify further. The storm lay centered about 150 km southwest of Panjim-Goa, 490 km south of Mumbai, 730 km SSWest of Veraval (Gujarat). Cyclone Tauktae is expected to make a landfall on Gujarat coast in the early hours of May 18 and bring heavy rain to several areas. Many flights and trains have been cancelled in view of the cyclone. Teams of Navy, IAF, NDRF, SDRF have been deployed to several states for rescue operations. Mumbai can expect showers from Sunday afternoon. The IMD issued an orange alert which means heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely over entire Konkan and hilly areas of western Maharashtra, mainly Kolhapur and Satara on Sunday and Monday. Meanwhile, PM Modi reviewed the preparedness of states, central ministries and agencies concerned and asked them to take every possible measure to ensure that people are safely evacuated. Stay tuned to this live blog for all the latest updates on Cyclone Tauktae.
Gujarat suspends vaccine drive on Monday: Vaccination against COVID-19 will remain suspended across Gujarat on May 17 and May 18 in view of the cyclonic storm, announces Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani.
Cyclone Tauktae in Maharashtra: Two sisters — 17 years old & 12 years old — lost their lives & their mother seriously injured after a tree uprooted & collapsed on their hut due to strong cyclonic winds in Anchalwadi area of Jalgaon around 3 pm today, says NDRF.
More than 100 teams of NDRF have been deployed in 5-6 states. During a meeting with CMs of Gujarat & Maharashtra, the home minister said that our aim should be zero casualties & we're focusing on that. Maybe, we need to evacuate lakhs of people in Gujarat: NDRF DG SN Pradhan pic.twitter.com/NXMYS5mzHD
— ANI (@ANI) May 16, 2021
Vaccination Drive to remain suspended in Mumbai tomorrow: Vaccination drive will remain completely closed in Mumbai tomorrow due to Cyclone Tauktae, Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai announces on Sunday.
Heavy to very heavy rainfall expected in coastal areas of Gujarat on May 17 & May 18
Kerala: Waterlogging in several parts of Alappuzha as the rain continues due to #CycloneTauktae. Water enters houses in low-lying areas of Mankombu, Thekkekara, Vejpara & Poovam pic.twitter.com/hEL5J4Jouk
— ANI (@ANI) May 16, 2021
Cyclone Tauktae in Karnataka: In 5 taluks of Uttara Kannada, 71 houses, 76 fishing boats, and 271 electric poles are damaged. One person has died, Karnataka Minister Shivaram Hebbar informed.
2 Dead, More Than 100 Houses Damaged, 500 Trees Fell in Goa: Two deaths have been reported in Goa. More than 500 trees have fallen. Around 100 major houses and 100 minor houses were damaged. Roads are blocked. The power supply is disrupted, says Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant.
2 Dead, More Than 100 Houses Damaged, 500 Trees Fell in Goa: Two deaths have been reported in Goa. More than 500 trees have fallen. Around 100 major houses and 100 minor houses were damaged. Roads are blocked. The power supply is disrupted, says Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant.
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