As cyclone Burevi makes its way towards the coastal regions of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, around 26 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams.
Cyclone Burevi is all set to strike the coasts of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Odisha soon. The cyclonic storm would cross the southern coast of Tamil Nadu between Pamban and Kanniyakumari between December 3 and December 4, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
A red alert has been issued for the Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha districts of Kerala.
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams have been deployed in Tamil Nadu and Kerala as well. Check pictures here.
1. People in Tamil Nadu and Kerala prepare for the cyclone
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Burevi is expected to cross the southern coast of Tamil Nadu between Pamban and Kanyakumari with a wind speed of 70-80 km/hr, according to the IMD. (Image: Reuters)
2. NDRF teams deployed
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As many as 26 NDRF teams have been pre-positioned in Kerala and Tamil Nadu in wake of the cyclonic storm Burevi that will hit the coastal regions of the states. (Image: Twitter/@PBNS_India)
3. Red alert in Kerala
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The IMD has issued a red alert in five Kerala districts including Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha and Idukki. (Image: Twitter/@PBNS_India)
4. NDRF teams visit coastal areas
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To plan the preparations before cyclone Burevi strikes the coast, NDRF teams visited the coastal area of Veliyathura in Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala. (Image: Twitter/@PBNS_India)
5. Cyclone Burevi over north Sri Lanka
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On December 3, the cyclonic storm moved northwestwards and lay centred over north Sri Lanka and the Gulf of Mannar. (Image: Reuters)
