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Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 3 (IANS) Schools across Cuddalore in Tamil Nadu have been declared closed on Tuesday following heavy rainfall triggered by Cyclone Murasu, which has made landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast. The Cuddalore District Collector issued the holiday order as thunderstorms, lightning and persistent rain disrupted normal life in several parts of the district. The holiday applies to schools in Cuddalore taluk, including areas affected by intense rainfall around Cuddalore town, Reddichavadi and Nellikuppam. The precautionary decision was taken to ensure the safety of students amid continuing adverse weather conditions Cyclone Murasu, which developed over the southwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal, crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Narsapur after intensifying into a severe cyclonic storm. Its influence has brought widespread rainfall and unsettled weather conditions to northern Tamil Nadu and neighbouring regions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the cyclones impact, combined with an atmospheric circulation prevailing over southern Kerala and adjoining areas, is likely to produce rainfall across several districts of Tamil Nadu. The weather department has forecast heavy rainfall at one or two places in the Nilgiris district on Tuesday. Moderate rainfall is also expected in parts of the Western Ghats districts, northern Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal. Chennai and its surrounding suburban areas are likely to experience moderate rainfall during the day, with cloudy skies expected to prevail. According to the forecast, interior districts of Tamil Nadu may receive moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning on Wednesday. Heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places in Theni and Dindigul districts on Thursday. In the Cuddalore district, the weather conditions have deteriorated following intense thunderstorms and lightning in several localities. The district administration announced the school holiday after assessing the rainfall situation and potential risks to students travelling to educational institutions. The authorities are closely monitoring the weather situation as the cyclonic system moves inland and gradually weakens. Residents in vulnerable areas have been advised to remain cautious during thunderstorms, avoid unnecessary travel through waterlogged roads and follow official weather advisories. The IMD is expected to continue issuing updates on rainfall intensity and the movement of the weakened cyclonic system over the coming days.
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Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 3 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay will visit Perundurai in Erode district on Tuesday to distribute welfare assistance worth Rs 1,100 crore, including bank loans, to members of womens self-help groups (SHGs). Around 5,000 beneficiaries are expected to receive assistance during the programme. The Chief Minister will also inaugurate several development projects completed across Erode district as part of his visit, which comes amid the state governments efforts to strengthen womens economic empowerment and expand welfare initiatives. The event, originally scheduled to be held at a private engineering college in Perundurai, has been shifted to the Sri Lakshmi Narayana Marriage Hall near Kanchikovil division. District authorities have made elaborate arrangements for the programme, which is expected to attract a large gathering of beneficiaries, party workers and members of the public. Revenue Minister K.A. Sengottaiyan, Handlooms Minister M. Vijayabalaji, District Collector S. Kandasamy and Superintendent of Police Kiran Shruthi inspected the venue on Monday and reviewed preparations for the Chief Ministers visit. Speaking to reporters after the inspection, Sengottaiyan said CM Vijay would leave Chennai by air on Tuesday and arrive at Coimbatore airport before proceeding to Perundurai by road. He said the Chief Minister would distribute financial assistance under various welfare schemes, particularly benefiting women associated with self-help groups. The assistance package includes bank-linked loans intended to support livelihood activities and economic independence. MLAs Ananth Mohan (Erode West) and Shanmugam (Modakurichi), along with former Perundurai MLA Jayakumar, were among those present during the inspection. Meanwhile, extensive security arrangements have been made along the Chief Ministers travel route. Iron barricades have been erected on both sides of several roads to regulate crowds while allowing residents to greet CM Vijay during his journey. According to officials, the Chief Ministers convoy will pass through the Vijayamangalam toll plaza, SIPCOT entrance, Perundurai new bus stand, old bus stand, Kunnathur Four Roads and Anna Statue before reaching the venue. A large contingent of police personnel has been deployed across Perundurai and surrounding areas to ensure security, manage traffic and maintain order during the visit. District officials are coordinating with various departments to ensure the smooth conduct of the welfare distribution programme and the associated inauguration ceremonies.
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Cyclone 'Murasu' intensifies northeast monsoon, heavy rainfall in TN
Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 3 (IANS) Tamil Nadu continued to experience intensified northeast monsoon conditions on Tuesday as Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu crossed the southern Andhra Pradesh coast near Ongole early in the morning, bringing heavy rainfall, powerful winds and rough sea conditions across the region. The cyclonic system, which developed over the southwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal, influenced weather conditions in northern Tamil Nadu and neighbouring Puducherry even as its centre moved towards Andhra Pradesh. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the severe cyclonic storm crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Narsapur, near Ongole, between 3.30 a.m. and 5.30 a.m. on Tuesday. The cyclone made landfall near latitude 15.53 degrees north and longitude 80.22 degrees east, with sustained wind speeds of 100-110 kmph and gusts reaching 120 kmph. The storm had intensified into a severe cyclonic storm early Monday before moving northwestwards across the Bay of Bengal. It subsequently shifted towards the west-northwest as it approached the Andhra Pradesh coastline. The systems movement brought unsettled weather to parts of northern Tamil Nadu, where the northeast monsoon has been gaining strength. The cyclone also triggered continuous rainfall in Puducherry from midnight, affecting weather conditions across the union territory. Meanwhile, southern Andhra Pradesh experienced heavy rainfall and strong winds as the cyclone approached the coast on Monday night. Ongole and its surrounding coastal areas were particularly affected, with powerful winds and intense rainfall accompanying the storms movement towards land. In Chirala, strong winds uprooted trees, while high waves battered several stretches of the Andhra Pradesh coastline. Sea conditions became increasingly rough as the cyclones central circulation approached Ongole. The storms approach also brought heavy rainfall to coastal settlements, raising concerns over flooding, damage to infrastructure and disruption to normal life. Earlier, the cyclone had been positioned over the west-central Bay of Bengal, approximately 160 km from Chennai and 180 km from Nellore, before advancing towards the Andhra Pradesh coast. The IMD said the storm maintained considerable intensity during landfall, with wind gusts reaching 120 kmph. The development comes as Tamil Nadu enters an active phase of the northeast monsoon, with cyclonic systems over the Bay of Bengal continuing to influence rainfall patterns across the state and neighbouring coastal regions.
The Union Cabinet raised the dearness allowance for central government employees and pensioners by 3%, from 60% to 63% of basic pay, effective 1 July, ahead of Diwali. Here are the other states that have also hiked DA amid the festive season.
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The teams, led by a senior commander, will carry out emergency rescue operations, clear debris and provide relief to people affected by the cyclone, officials said.
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