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Cyclone Ditva Looms: NDRF Deploys 8 Teams Across Tamil Nadu Amid Alert

The National Disaster Response Force has mobilized eight teams across Tamil Nadu as Cyclone Ditva approaches the coast. Each team consists of 30 personnel equipped with specialized rescue equipment and search dogs. The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert warning of extremely heavy rainfall and strong winds. Coastal residents and fishermen are advised to take precautions as the cyclone is expected to make landfall by November 30 morning.

Key Points: NDRF Teams Deployed in Tamil Nadu Districts for Cyclone Ditva

  • Eight NDRF teams with 30 personnel each deployed across seven districts
  • Search Dog Unit includes four trained sniffer dogs for rescue operations
  • Cyclone Ditva currently positioned 480 km from Puducherry and 580 km from Chennai
  • IMD issues orange alert for north Tamil Nadu and south Andhra Pradesh coast
  • Cyclone expected to make landfall by early morning of November 30
  • System tracking north-northwestwards along Sri Lanka coast into Bay of Bengal
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NDRF teams deployed across Tamil Nadu for precautionary operations ahead of Cyclone Ditva

8 NDRF teams with 240 personnel and search dogs deployed across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry as Cyclone Ditva approaches with heavy rainfall warnings.

"The system has intensified with strong winds and potential for extremely heavy rainfall - India Meteorological Department"

Arakkonam November 28

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams have been deployed across several districts in Tamil Nadu to carry out precautionary operations amid heavy rainfall, ahead of Cyclone Ditva, following requests from the Tamil Nadu and Puducherry State Disaster Management Authorities.

Each NDRF team consists of 30 personnel, with a total of eight teams being deployed across the designated districts. Puducherry will receive two teams (60 personnel), while Thanjavur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Pudukkottai, Cuddalore, and Tiruvarur will each have one team stationed for precautionary operations.

Additionally, the deployment also includes the Search Dog Unit, featuring four trained sniffer dogs: Rani, Mickey, Laika, and Rambo. These dogs assist rescuers during disasters by helping locate and save people trapped under debris.

Meanwhile, Cyclone Ditva will soon hit the coastal areas of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, triggering heavy rainfall and strong winds. The cyclonic storm "Ditva" is currently located over the Southwest Bay of Bengal, close to the Sri Lankan coast. At present, the system is centred 80 km from Trincomalee (Sri Lanka), 480 km from Puducherry, and 580 km from Chennai.

Earlier today, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for north Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and the adjoining south Andhra Pradesh coast.

In a press bulletin, IMD said that the system, which has intensified with strong winds and the potential for extremely heavy rainfall, is expected to reach the southwest Bay of Bengal near the North Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and south Andhra Pradesh coasts by early morning of November 30, prompting widespread advisories for coastal residents and fishermen.

According to the IMD, Ditwah moved at a speed of 10 kmph during the past six hours and at 0230 hrs IST on Friday lay centred near latitude 8.1°N and longitude 81.2°E, about 50 km south of Trincomalee, 70 km northwest of Batticaloa, 220 km north of Hambantota, 460 km south-southeast of Puducherry and 560 km south-southeast of Chennai. The cyclone is likely to continue tracking north-northwestwards along the Sri Lanka coast and into the adjoining sea before emerging into the Bay of Bengal.

- ANI

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Rajesh Q
The inclusion of search dogs is brilliant! These unsung heroes often make the difference between life and death in rescue operations. Kudos to the planning team for thinking of everything.
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Sarah B
While the deployment is good, I hope the state government has also ensured proper evacuation plans and temporary shelters. Last time during similar situations, many coastal villages were not properly evacuated.
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Karthik V
My family is in Cuddalore district. Feeling relieved to know that an NDRF team is stationed there. Hope the cyclone weakens before making landfall. Jai Hind to our rescue forces! 🇮🇳
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Michael C
The coordination between state and central agencies seems much improved compared to previous cyclones. This is how disaster management should work - proactive and well-planned.
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Nisha Z
Please don't forget the fishermen community! They are most vulnerable during such times. Hope adequate warnings have been given and boats secured. Praying for everyone's safety.

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