Karnataka braces for Cyclone Nivar impact, alert in some parts

Meanwhile, the South Western Railways has cancelled two trains originating from Bengaluru to Chennai on Thursday. 

Published: 26th November 2020 04:21 AM  |   Last Updated: 26th November 2020 04:21 AM   |  A+A A-

Giant waves hit Puducherry coast on wednesday before the landfall of cyclone Nivar (Photo |EPS/G Pattabi Raman)

Giant waves hit Puducherry coast on wednesday before the landfall of cyclone Nivar (Photo |EPS/G Pattabi Raman)

By Express News Service

BENGALURU/MYSURU: With Cyclone Nivar headed for the Tamil Nadu coast, most parts of south-interior and coastal Karnataka are expected to receive rainfall for the next two days and also witness a dip in temperature.

Speaking about Karnataka’s preparedness, CM B S Yediyurappa said that the government has taken all precautionary measures as heavy rain is expected in Bengaluru and neighbouring districts. “I have directed the district authorities to take all necessary measures.

An alert has been sounded in a few places while rescue and relief personnel have been placed on standby,” he said. The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for Bengaluru Urban, Bengaluru Rural, Kolar, Chikkaballapur, Mandya and Tumkuru districts on November 25 and 26. Meanwhile, the South Western Railways has cancelled two trains originating from Bengaluru to Chennai on Thursday. 

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