In late April, the Intertropical Convergence Zone became very active over the Bay of Bengal and later spawned a low-pressure area on April 26. Overall, the storm killed at least 25 people in India (10 in Orissa, 15 in Uttar Pradesh), but overall damage was minor. There is flooding across many parts of the city. On November 25, Nisha crossed shore near Karaikal with winds at 83 km/hr. [25] Madanpur Rampur in Orissa received 220 mm of rainfall on 9 August. [12][13] However it as the depression was located within an area of moderate to high vertical wind shear, it did not develop further. Cyclonic Storm Nisha (IMD designation: BOB 07, JTWC designation: 06B) was a fairly weak, but a catastrophic cyclone that struck Sri Lanka, and India which killed over 200. [1] Later that day the Joint Typhoon Warning Center assessed the low-pressure area's chance of becoming a significant tropical cyclone within 24 hours as 'poor', due to the minimal convection near the low-level circulation center. [12] Over the next 24 hours deep convection developed around the low pressure area and thus it was upgraded to Depression BOB 02 early the next day, as it was located about 220 km, (135 miles), southeast of Kolkata, near to the Bangladesh coastline. 2 cores (US$430,000). Cyclone Nivar over southern India and Sri Lanka, 24 November 2020. [63] Boats and fishing nets were washed away by high waves produced by Khai-muk, costing Rs. Chennai saw mild rains on Sunday, with Nungambakkam and Meenambakkam recording 25.2 and 20.5 mm of rainfall respectively. Officials in the state of Tamil Nadu, India, said at least 3 people died during the passage of Cyclone Nivar after it made landfall to the north of Puducherry on 26 November 2020. Cyclone Phyan – 820 mm in Ketti, Nilgiris in November 2009 Cyclone Nisha – 656 mm in Orathanadu, Thanjavur in November 2008 Cyclone Ockhi – 451 mm in Papanasam Dam, Tirunelveli in Cyclone Vardah – 382 mm in Shollinganallur, Chennai in December 2016 Cyclone Nilam – 240 mm in Yercaud, Salem in November 2012 Cyclone Gaja – 197 mm in Kodaikanal, Dindigul in November 2018 Cyclone … The IMD named it cyclonic storm Rashmi. [15][32] Later that day the JTWC issued their first advisory on this system designating it as Tropical Cyclone 02B[33] The Depression then made landfall on the Orissa coast later that day. A week after severe cylonic storm ‘Nivar’ battered the state of Tamil Nadu, now the state is bracing for cyclone ‘Burevi’. 2008 Cyclone Nisha. After 2+ days of heavy rains, cyclone Nisha has moved away from Chennai leaving beind major flooding across Chennai. [58], Rashmi killed at least 28 people. [76] That day, the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) designated the system as Tropical Cyclone 07B. This table lists all the Depressions that developed in the North Indian Ocean during the 2008 season. He distributed relief materials among them. Floods in Chennai. [17] At least 23 people lost their lives in the region. The physiographic location of Tamil Nadu state and its shape of the coastline increase the exposure of coastal communities to the direct impact of cyclones. Chennai Cyclone Weather Report Rain News Update ... the 26 th November 2008 near lat. Some reports indicated that the army even obstructed private relief, setting up check-points, confiscating goods, and arresting those trying to help. [66] A 5 km (3.1 mi) stretch of highway was washed out by the storm and damages to the road amounted to Rs. It was the ninth tropical cyclone of the 2008 North Indian Ocean cyclone season, and the seventh tropical cyclone in the Bay of Bengal that year. On November 26, the Indian Meteorological Department upgraded the deep depression in the Bay of Bengal to a cyclonic storm and named it Nisha. [62], High winds knocked down trees and power lines causing traffic jams throughout the Andhra Pradesh. Cyclonic Storm Nisha (IMD designation: BOB 07, JTWC designation: 06B) was a fairly weak, but a catastrophic cyclone that struck Sri Lanka, and India which killed over 200. The depression remained practically stationary and intensified into a deep depression and lay centred as of 0530 hours IST today, the October 26, 2008, about 400 km east-northeast of Visakhapatnam, 250 km south-southeast of Paradip and 550 km south-southwest of Kolkata. [26] Flash flooding occurred on many rivers throughout the state. Cyclone Gaja hit the Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and some parts of coastal Puducherry with heavy rainfall in Cuddalore and Pamban. Though the cyclone in moving too fast it is going to dump huge rainfall in short period. Early on November 26, the deep depression close to Tamil Nadu coast intensified into a cyclonic storm and was named "Nisha". [29] During September 15 the IMD designated this area of low pressure as Depression BOB 04. The system was well organized with good convection present from the previous 48 hours. A maximum of 720 mm (28 in) of rain fell in Kalaikunda Air Force Station in West Bengal in 48 hours between 17 & 18 June of which 530 mm fell on 18 June. Cyclone Nisha (2008) Cyclone Nisha hit Tamil Nadu after Fanooz and this was also a big one. [15] An estimated 1.2 million hectares of crops were damaged or destroyed by the storm leading to Rs. [60] The name Khai Muk was contributed by Thailand, it means pearl in Thai. It was the ninth tropical cyclone of the 2008 North Indian Ocean cyclone season, and the seventh tropical cyclone in the Bay of Bengal that year. The season has no official bounds but cyclones tend to form between April and December. In the past, the slow moving cyclones had given good rains and this was as per the weather blogger Mr. Pradeep John. Heavy rain started around last saturday in Tanjore, Karakal, Cuddalore spread to Rameswaram, Chennai around Tuesday. [5] The JTWC estimated the system to have been somewhat stronger, attaining one-minute sustained winds of 215 km/h (135 mph). Tamil Nadu chief minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami visited a relief camp in Devanampattinam of Cuddalore district to meet people affected by cyclone Nivar. [15] Additional rains spread into Himachal, Uttarakhand, and Arunachal pradeshes. Historically, any weather system crossing the Gulf of Mannar has brought widespread rainfall including in Chennai. reported about 50 knots (93 km/hr) winds at the time of landfall. [17] Flooding around Midnapore, West Bengal, killed at least nine people while 21,000 others were affected. Damage is estimated at about $1.638 billion (US$). Damage is estimated at about 3789 crores i.e. That day, steering currents weakened, causing the system to become nearly stationary before a trough influenced more northeasterly, and later easterly, movement. The shelters provided the residents with breakfast and milk on November 16. However, the system became sheared to the western periphery and the IMD downgraded it back into a deep depression. On 25th November 2008, Cyclone Nisha was formed and it brought heavy rains in some districts like Nagapattinam, Cuddalore etc till 28th of November. A depression in October was responsible for 180 deaths and US$1.638 billion in damage across Yemen. Please try again later. Cyclone Titli – 2018 Very severe cyclonic storm Titli was part of the 2018 North Indian Ocean cyclone season and makes landfall in … Situated in a region of low to moderate wind shear, upper-level divergence, and convergence, the low consolidated into a depression the following day while situated roughly 880 km (545 mi) southwest of Mumbai, India. [3] The JTWC unofficially tracked seven systems, with six having one-minute sustained winds greater than 65 km/h (40 mph), slightly above their 32-year average of five. "[10], In early July, the seasonal monsoon over the Arabian Sea strengthened; a trough developing around the same time off the coast of Karnataka increased the local pressure gradient. On average, 2–3 tropical cyclones make landfall in India each year, with about one being a severe tropical cyclone or greater. Cyclonic Storm Nisha (IMD designation: BOB 07, JTWC designation: 06B) was a fairly weak, but a catastrophic cyclone that struck Sri Lanka, and India which killed over 200. [6], Early on November 26, the India Meteorological Department upgraded the deep depression to a Cyclonic Storm and named it Nisha. [77] Early on December 5, the IMD upgraded Depression BOB 08 to a deep depression. Tamilnadu Weatherman Pratheep John in his posts Recap of Cyclone Nisha in 2008 and how dry monsoon was turned into floods within few days with stand and deliver rains. The remnants of the depression continued westward and brought locally heavy rains to parts of Oman. Because almost 50 per cent of the coastal communities are living within two kms from the coastline.7 In 2008, cyclone 'Nisha' brought heavy rainfall and widespread damages to infrastructure. Approximately 23,500 km2 (14,600 mi2) of land was inundated by the storm, affecting roughly 11 million people, 2.4 million severely. [7][8] Damage from the storm amounted to K13 trillion (US$15.6 billion), the majority of which occurred within the private sector. An estimated 138,373 people lost their lives and damage reached K13 trillion (US$15.6 billion). [31] During the morning of September 15 the depression intensified into a Deep Depression as it moved closer to the Orissa Coast near Chandbali on 16 September and maximum surface wind of 40 knots (74 km/hr) was reported by Chandbali at 1700 UTC of 16 September. Cyclonic Storm Nilam was the deadliest cyclone affect South Indian state of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. The heavy rain has already begun to fall in Chennai, causing flooding on the streets of the city. [22] The IMD did not upgrade it until it was overland near Puri. The official Regional Specialized Meteorological Centre in this basin is the India Meteorological Department (IMD), while the Joint Typhoon Warning Center releases unofficial advisories. Heavy rain lashes Tamil Nadu Nov 26, 2008. [35] However the IMD kept issuing advisories on the Deep Depression. [75], On December 3, an area of low pressure formed over the southern Bay of Bengal within the Intertropical Convergence Zone. The IMD posted a cyclone watch for Tamil Nadu region of India noting that the system was likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm and cross Tamil Nadu coast between Pamban and Nagapattinam by tomorrow night. A map showing the most affected areas was released by ReliefWeb. All fishermen were advised to remain at port due to rough seas. [63] The following day, a total of 44,949 people had evacuated to 66 relief shelters. The depression remained nearly stationary and intensified into a deep depression three hours later. Image Credit: MODIS Land Rapid Response Team, NASA GSFC [65] A total of 148 homes were destroyed and another 23 were damaged, amounting to Rs. [11], Early on June 15, an area of low pressure formed within the monsoonal trough over the northern part of the Bay of Bengal. [5][7] Infrastructural impacts were tremendous, with 450,000 homes, 4,000 schools, and 75 percent of healthcare facilities destroyed and 350,000 homes severely damaged. There are two main seas in the North Indian Ocean—the Bay of Bengal to the east of the Indian subcontinent and the Arabian Sea to the west of India. On December 4, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) upgraded the area of low pressure to a depression giving it the designation "BOB 08". [9], In the immediate aftermath of the cyclone, numerous members of the international community were prepared to provide Myanmar with aid. [64], Late in the morning of November 25, India Meteorological Department satellite imageries, including surface observations from Sri Lanka and coastal stations of Tamil Nadu, indicated that a depression had formed over Sri Lanka in southwest Bay of Bengal. [80] Puducherry got 90 mm of rainfall on 9 December.[15]. [14][16] Some places have recorded extreme rainfall, notably Orathanadu, Thanjavur District where over 660 mm of rain fell in a 24-hour period, breaking the 65-year-old record of highest daily rainfall in Tamil Nadu. Hours before striking southern Myanmar on May 2, Nargis attained its peak intensity with winds of 165 km/h (105 mph) and an estimated central pressure of 962 mbar (hPa; 28.41 inHg). Tracking slowly westward, the depression intensified, becoming Cyclonic Storm Nargis on April 28. [44] It lost its strength while crossing the Gulf of Aden due to entry of dry air and land interaction as it passed close to the northeastern coast of Somalia. [56] 5 people were also killed in the state of Meghalaya, India. Nisha headed northwest towards south Karnataka after making landfall in Tamil Nadu. $800 million (US$). 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[2] The next morning the JTWC issued a Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert on the low-pressure area, stating it had a 'good' chance of becoming a significant tropical cyclone within 24 hours, as the Low Level Circulation Center was moving into the Bay of Bengal. [40] Cyclone Tamil Nadu is no big deal. Those born two thousand years later have seen the same tsunami that ravaged coastal districts. [46][47], On October 24 it made landfall on the south-eastern coast of Yemen, leaving at least 26 civilians and six soldiers dead while trapping hundreds of people due to flooding and torrential rainfalls. Previously the highest amount of rainfall in a day was 570 mm registered by Cuddalore on May 18, 1943. [61] Residents along the shore were urged to evacuate as waves up to 2 m (6.5 ft) were forecast to impact the coast. This was soon determined to be ignorance of the situation and put millions of lives at risk. Late on June 6 and into the early hours of June 7, interaction with land caused significant weakening, with the system degrading to a remnant low that morning. [28], On September 14 an area of low pressure formed southeast of Kolkata, India. The strongest tropical cyclone ever to make landfall in India is the 1999 Odisha cyclone. Khai-Muk headed northwest and then northwards after making landfall in Andhra Pradesh. The Cyclone eAtlas – IMD is available in two versions viz., Online and CD versions developed and maintained by Cyclone Warning and Research Centre, Regional Meteorological Centre, Chennai. Tamil Nadu is in Deficit with -23% rains till date and Chennai -52% with Cyclone moving inland, the regions which has missed rains till date particularly interiors will surely benefit a lot. [15] The Deep Depression caused 10 deaths in the state of Orissa. [63] The highest rainfall was recorded in Polavaram at 230 mm on 17 November. Later that morning the deep depression intensified into a cyclonic storm and was named Khai Muk and the cyclone watch was raised to a warning for Andhra Pradesh coast with Khai Muk forecast to intensify even further before it made landfall on November 15 in south Andhra Pradesh coast close to the north of Kavali. Average of 43cms rainfall received across Tamil Nadu … [12][14], Torrential rains associated with the depression fell across much of Assam, Orissa, West Bengal, and Jharkhand. [15] 15 people were killed and thousands of homes were also damaged. [70], 189 people were killed by the heavy rains and floods caused by the cyclone in Tamil Nadu and the death toll is expected to rise. At least 56 people lost their lives, 31 of which occurred West Bengal. A few hours later the IMD upgraded the system to a deep depression issuing a Cyclone Watch for Andhra Pradesh as intensification into a cyclonic storm was possible. The 2008 North Indian cyclone season was one of the most disastrous tropical cyclone seasons in modern history, with tropical cyclones leaving more than 140,000 people dead and causing more than US$15 billion in damage, making it the costliest season in the North Indian Ocean, until it was made second in 2020. Burevi will be spoken and remembered for years to come, just like Nisha was,” said the founder of the page Tamil Nadu Weatherman. Cyclone Nivar To Hit Tamil Nadu, Puducherry With Winds At 145 Kmph. [23] Consequently, it was designated as a land depression in the end of monsoon season report. 0:36 . On November 24, 2008, Cyclone Nisha hit Tamil Nadu. This feature is not available right now. Overall, approximately 138,927 people were killed and losses totaled $14.7 billion (2008 USD). [3] Two hours later the IMD upgraded the area of low pressure to Depression BOB 07. 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