Cyclone Nivar: PM Modi Promises Support To Tamil Nadu, Puducherry

The coastal areas in Tamil Nadu have been bracing for a heavy downpour and strong winds because of the depression over the Bay of Bengal that is likely to intensify into Cyclone Nivar

Outlook Web Bureau

Updated on: 24 November 2020 11:34 am

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured Tamil Nadu, Puducherry all possible support from centre as Cyclone Nivar approaches.

PM Modi said he had spoken to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister E Palaniswamy and Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanasami. "Assured all possible support from the Centre. I pray for the safety and well-being of those living in the affected areas," he tweeted.

Spoke to Tamil Nadu CM Shri @EPSTamilNadu and Puducherry CM Shri @VNarayanasami regarding the situation in the wake of Cyclone Nivar. Assured all possible support from the Centre. I pray for the safety and well-being of those living in the affected areas.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 24, 2020

The coastal areas in Tamil Nadu have been bracing for a heavy downpour and strong winds because of the depression over the Bay of Bengal that is likely to intensify into Cyclone Nivar and cross the coast at around 6 am on Wednesday, 25 November.

More details awaited...