Cyclone Tauktae is anticipated to intensify right into a cyclonic storm by Saturday (May 15), in accordance to the predictions of the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The cyclone is probably going to additional intensify right into a extreme cyclonic storm by Saturday evening.
Taking observe of the state of affairs, airline corporations are cancelling or rescheduling their flights to forestall any harm. Vistara has knowledgeable its flyers that a few of its flights will stay impacted for the subsequent two days.
“Due to the adverse weather conditions expected over Arabian Sea, flights to and from Chennai, Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, Goa, and Ahmedabad are likely to be impacted till 17th May, 2021,” Vistara mentioned.
In addition to Vistara, IndiGo additionally issued a journey advisory for its flyers. The airline tweeted, “Travel Advisory: Due to Cyclone Tauktae, flights to/from Kannur are impacted. You may visit Plan B to opt for alternate options or get a refund.”
Cyclone Tauktae is nearing coastal Karnataka. Chance for robust wind up to 70kmph. “From May 16-19, it is very likely to intensify into a “very severe cyclonic storm” with a wind speed of 150-160 kilometres per hour gusting up to 175 kmph,” IMD mentioned in a report.
National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has deployed over 50 groups in 5 states – Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and Maharashtra – to forestall any huge destruction from cyclone Tauktae.
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