Heavy rain and strong winds have been lashing the islands since Friday night as Cyclone Ockhi reached the archipelago on Friday. It was reported that dry provisions and ready to eat meals were also being transported to Bitra Island by helicopter from Dweeprakshak base in the island of Kavaratti. Edappadi K. Palaniswami encouraged Rajnath Singh to involve the Navy and Coast Guard in search operations. [68] The protesters claimed that the Government of Kerala was late in issuing warning to the fishermen on November 29, when the cyclone was in depression state near Sri Lanka. മത്‌സ്യബന്ധന മേഖലയുടെ വികസനത്തിനായി സംസ്ഥാന സര്‍ക്കാര്‍ ആവിഷ്‌കരിക്കുന്ന ദീര്‍ഘകാല പദ്ധതികളെ സംബന്ധിച്ച വിശദാംശങ്ങള്‍ കേന്ദ്രത്തെ അറിയിക്കുമെന്ന് ബിപിന്‍ മല്ലിക് അറിയിച്ചു. Around 2,648 people were evacuated to seven shelters over by Kochi. The cloudy and chilly weather also affected people and crops. 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[20] Dry and cold air from the subcontinent rapidly weakened the storm, and it was last noted as a well-marked low-pressure area south of the Gulf of Cambay on December 6. [37], The Southern Railway announced partial cancellation of train services between Nagercoil and Kanyakumari, Nagercoil and Thiruvananthapuram, and Nagercoil and Tirunelveli due to heavy rain caused by Ockhi. [8], On November 28, an area of low pressure developed about 425 km (265 mi) to the south-southeast of Colombo, Sri Lanka. The Union Territory has been on red alert since Friday morning after the weathermen 'reassigned' Ockhi as a 'very severe tropical cyclone.' The advisory was extended into the land areas on the morning of November 29, at 0500 IST. കടകളിലും ഹോട്ടല്‍, റസ്റ്റോറന്‍റ് ഉള്‍പ്പെടെയുളള സ്ഥാപനങ്ങളിലും ജോലിക്ക് നിയോഗിക്കപ്പെടുന്ന സ്ത്രീകള്‍ ലൈംഗിക പീഡനത്തിന് ഇരയാകുന്നത് തടയാന്‍ 1960-ലെ കേരള കടകളും സ്ഥാപനങ്ങളും ആക്ടില്‍ ഭേദഗതി വരുത്തുന്നതിന് മന്ത്രിസഭ തീരുമാനിച്ചു. The three major islands of Lakshadweep—Minicoy, Kalpeni, and Kavaratti—suffered major damages. [24][25] It issued a Yellow Alert warning on November 30 for the area between Haa Alif Atoll and Kaafu Atoll, between 10:30 am and 3:30 pm on December 1, later extending this warning to 8:00 pm. A government release quoted 1,687 houses had been damaged completely while 2,814 houses had suffered partial damage. Cyclone Ockhi has claimed at least 12 lives so far even as it intensified into a ‘severe’ cyclone on Friday, causing heavy rains in the coastal areas of Kerala and south Tamil Nadu. The ‘OCKHI’ Cyclone that hit the Kerala coast on November 30th 2017, w reaked unprecedented havoc, impacting the lives and livelihoods of a large number of fishermen families. [15] Soon afterwards, Ockhi intensified further into a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm. [46][47][48] [21] Afterward, the remnant of Ockhi crossed over land and dissipated several hours later. Strong winds of 25 km/h were also recorded. Cyclone Burevi – named by the Maldives – is about 70 kms west-northwest of Mannar and 230 km east-northeast of Kanyakumari, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its latest update at 4 pm on Thursday. മരണമടഞ്ഞ 25 പേരുടെ കുടുംബങ്ങള്‍ക്ക് തുക കൈമാറി, ഓഖി ദുരന്തത്തില്‍ തിരിച്ചെത്താത്ത മത്‌സ്യത്തൊഴിലാളികളെ സംബന്ധിച്ച പരിശോധന സമയബന്ധിതമായി പൂര്‍ത്തിയാക്കുമെന്ന് മുഖ്യമന്ത്രി പിണറായി വിജയന്‍ പറഞ്ഞു. A view of a flooded locality following Cyclone Ockhi in Lakshadweep on Sunday. The Konkan coastline was rampaged by the Ockhi storm on Tuesday. reaked unprecedented havoc, impacting the lives and livelihoods of a large number of fishermen families. [25][45], Cyclone Ockhi passed just south of Puthalam, the southern tip of mainland India, on November 30. This page was last edited on 11 December 2020, at 03:17. [5] In its entirety, Ockhi left a trail of massive destruction in Sri Lanka, Lakshadweep, South India, and The Maldives, as it strengthened from a depression to a mature cyclone. He accused the government of discrimination in providing help to states hit by Ockhi and said though the impact of the cyclone was severe in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, the central assistance to … [43][44], Several seafaring vessels were capsized on November 30:[25], In all, 14 separate incidents were reported in the Maldivian seas as a result of Ockhi's effects. Several major beaches in the state were affected due to the sudden ingress of water, which resulted in inundation of the shacks and soil erosion. (more…). [17] On December 4, analysis showed that Ockhi was maintaining a source aloft, but there was restricted outflow on the western edge[further explanation needed], due to a deepening trough advancing rapidly from the west. [62] The Chief Minister of Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan, claimed that 400 stranded fishermen were rescued. [42] On December 2, police and firefighters were formally joined by the Sri Lankan Navy- followed by the army and air force in search and rescue operations, with the aid of state agencies and the Sri Lankan Red Cross. In Bardez taluka, only soil erosion at Anjuna and Baga Beaches and damage to a retaining wall at Coco Beach in Nerul were reported. [2] The storm organized into a Depression off southeast coast of Sri Lanka on November 29, causing damage to property and life in Sri Lanka while passing by. The support has brought the much needed hope in this time of adversity. Over 200 fishermen from Kerala, who were left Cyclone Ockhi developed in the Northern Indian Ocean southwest of Sri Lanka and rapidly intensified into a cyclonic storm, killing over 350 people from southern Tamil Nadu and Kerala, India between 30 November and 3 December 2017. [18] Increasing vertical wind shear along with a deep layered subtropical ridge to the east steered it north-northeast, and a dry air intrusion from the west gradually weakened the system. THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Cyclonic storm ‘Ockhi’ over Comorin area at 11.12 am on Thursday that kicked off 75 km per hour along Kanyakumari moved westwards at a speed of 32 kmph during the last six hours which is 70 km south of Kerala capital. Many parts suffered power cuts, even as educational institutions remained closed in the districts of Tirunelveli, Tuticorin, Virudhunagar and Thanjavur. The Chief Minister of Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan, declared a compensation of ₹20 lakh to the families of those who died and ₹5 lakh to those who were permanently disabled due to the cyclone. a cargo boat off Cinamon Dhonveli island in Kaafu Atoll (3 rescued). The government claimed the relief material would last for a week for 2,000 people. ഓഖി ദുരന്തത്തിന്‍റെ പശ്ചാത്തലത്തില്‍ തീരദേശത്തെ മത്സ്യത്തൊഴിലാളി വിഭാഗത്തില്‍ നിന്നും പോലീസ് വകുപ്പില്‍ കോസ്റ്റല്‍ വാര്‍ഡډാരായി 200 പേരെ കരാറടിസ്ഥാനത്തില്‍ നിയമിക്കും. [68] Sekhar Kuriakose, the member secretary of the Kerala Disaster Management Authority, claimed in a press statement on December 1 that it was not possible for the MET department to issue a cyclone warning on November 29, as the cyclone was still a deep depression on November 30 until noon. [58], In Gujarat, parts of southern region received significant rains, with the highest rainfall in Umargam of 90 mm, causing damage to vegetables and banana crops. This will keep on battering the state with heavy to extremely heavy rains for the next 2-3 days. Many are still [42] The Department of Meteorology issued heavy rain warnings for the Northern, North-Central, Uva, Southern, Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces, and an additional one to fishing communities warning of rough seas and winds up to 70 km/h (43 mph). [14] The storm tracked westwards and intensified further into a Severe Cyclone Storm early on December 1. The storm is moving towards the west-north westwards towards Lakshadweep islands and adjoining areas. കേന്ദ്ര ആഭ്യന്തര വകുപ്പിന് കീഴിലുള്ള ദുരന്ത നിവാരണ വിഭാഗം അഡീഷണല്‍ സെക്രട്ടറി ബിപിന്‍ മല്ലിക്, കേന്ദ്ര ഫിഷറീസ് വകുപ്പ് അസി. [32] As a deep depression, the system lashed the coasts of Tamil Nadu and Kerala, damaging infrastructure and taking the lives of 22 people. [24][41], On December 1, several government agencies issued a series of warnings, with the country's Disaster Management Center issuing a flood warning for areas along the Nilwala, Gin and Kalu rivers, while the Irrigation Department reported Millakanda (along the Kalu), Baddegama (on the Gin) and Panadugama (on the Nilwala) as areas particularly prone to floods, with Baddegama and Panadugama already experiencing minor localized flooding. Cyclone Ockhi: 10 Dead In Tamil Nadu, Kerala Rain, "Red Warning" For Lakshadweep - 10 Facts Cyclone Ockhi intensified into a severe cyclonic storm and … [49] Torrential overnight rains, accompanied by squally winds lashed the district, uprooted 550 trees and 950 electric poles, disrupting normal life. [12] The storm tracked along Sri Lanka's southwestern and western coastline, towards the west-northwest, around the southern verge of a subtropical ridge located over India. By the next day many parts of Tamil Nadu and Kerala began to feel the impact of the cyclone. Earlier he had served as Secretary of the Kerala State Committee of the CPI (M) from 1998 to 2015. a cargo boat off Taj Coral Reef in Kaafu Atoll 20195 (3 rescued). A series of advisories were issued during this period, until the effect of the cyclone lessened over the island. [27] The Government of Maharashtra announced a holiday on December 5 for schools in the MMR and in some other selective districts, for safety purposes. [39] Due to the poor visibility caused by rain and attendant wind, BIA was prompted to divert two SriLankan Airlines flights to Mattala early on November 30. Cyclone Ockhi is expected to cause damage in south Kerala (Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Kollam, Pathanathitta, Thiruvananthapuram districts), south Tamil Nadu (Kanyakumari, Tutukudi and Tirunelveli districts) and Lakshadweep Islands. [25][26], Close to 220 families were moved from the coastal areas of Kochi as a precaution, due to a storm surge at Chellanam. [67] The complaint was that in the matter of Ockhi and the natural calamity that followed, the Centre had a different attitude. [60], Kerala and Tamil Nadu sent special rescue teams on December 2 to track missing fishermen who were at sea during the onset of the cyclone, due to protests in coastal areas over the unsatisfactory response from government agencies. Cyclone Ockhi continues to batter coastal Kerala, more than 2600 evacuated from Ernakulam district Cyclone Ockhi: rains hit Lakshadweep islands, damage houses, uproot trees Cyclone … [28], The system produced heavy rainfall and gale-force winds in Sri Lanka, initially affecting the southern coastline, with Matara, and the general Matara District in particular, experiencing wind speeds of 70–80 km/h (40–50 mph) and bearing the brunt of the cyclone. This cyclone is moving in a west-northwest direction towards Lakshadweep Island and may further intensify into a severe Cyclonic Storm. Indian Coast Guard ship Sarthi rescued a fisherman in rough seas during Cyclone Ockhi off Kerala coast. he state government on Monday disbursed Rs 20 lakh each to families of 25 fishermen killed in Cyclone Ockhi. [60] 823 houses were reported completely destroyed, with a further 32,347 sustaining damage to varying degrees. [61], As of December 4, 2017, the cyclone had caused 26[29] confirmed deaths, with a further 77 injured; the Disaster Management Center reported 123,217 people of 35,354 families in 16 districts as having been affected, with 5,650 individuals of 1,424 displaced families having been provided shelter at 65 emergency welfare centers. [25], As of December 3, houses across 62 islands in the Maldives had been damaged by the fringe effects of Ockhi; 36 islands had experienced rain-induced floods while a further 4 had been inundated by storm tides. [55] In Goa, beach shacks were hit by high tides caused by Cyclone Ockhi. The system produced heavy rainfall and gale-force winds in Sri Lanka, initially affecting the southern coastline, with Matara, and the general Matara District in particular, experiencing wind speeds of 70–80 km/h (40–50 mph) and bearing the brunt of the cyclone. The Centre Government reported that 39 people had died and 167 were missing, after the cyclone hit parts of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. [33], According to government officials, about 33,000 people from Kerala and another 2,800 from Tamil Nadu were affected by the cyclone as of November 30, 2017. Seen here is a partly submerged beach shacks at Morbi beach, Madgaon, Goa. Cyclone Ockhi barrelled into the Lakshwadeep islands in southwestern India on Saturday after drenching the neighboring states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, claiming so far around 14 lives with many fishermen still feared The Nashik District received 125.5 mm of rain, due to the impact of Ockhi. [5] During its lifetime as a tropical cyclone, Ockhi traveled a distance of 2,538 km. govt. ഓഖി ദുരന്തത്തെത്തുടര്‍ന്ന് കേരളത്തിലുണ്ടായ നഷ്ടം നേരിട്ട് മനസിലാക്കുന്നതിന് കേന്ദ്രസംഘം എത്തി. (more…), The ‘OCKHI’ Cyclone that hit the Kerala coast on November 30th 2017, w [60][61] A parliamentary debate held on the same day saw the government pledge to upgrade the country's meteorological department with an automated network of rain gauges, and announce state compensation for damaged housing and businesses, as well as for domestic appliances damaged by the cyclone or resultant effects, and compensation for lives lost. [63] 4 tonnes of material, including rice, dal, salt and potatoes, water, blankets, raincoats, disposable clothes, mosquito nets and dhurries, were given to the local government. [2], Despite international weather reports on November 26–27 warning of a possible storm condition over parts of the island, the Meteorology Department of Sri Lanka issued no warning on the lead-up to the cyclone, dismissing in a statement on November 28 reports of any possible adverse weather systems forming off the country's coast, citing insufficient data to arrive at such a conclusion. [60] Rs 10,000 was pledged as an initial allowance for each family affected to a significant degree by Ockhi. (more…). [11] The IMD followed suit, upgrading the storm to a Deep Depression, and soon afterwards to Cyclonic Storm Ockhi. Rains kill 8 in TN, Kerala; Cyclone Ochki heads to Lakshadweep. As Ockhi became embedded within a deep mid-latitude trough, the storm rapidly underwent an extratropical transition. [22] The department instead predicted rain of 75 mm (3.0 in) or more over various parts of the island over the period of November 28–30. Shri Pinarayi Vijayan has been elected in the 14th Kerala Legislative Assembly elections held on 16th May 2016 from Dharmadom constituency with a margin of 36,905 votes. The central team is being led by Vipin Mallik, a top official in the home department and consists of disaster management experts. The government sought a relief package, worth ₹7,340 crore (US$1.14 billion). The coasts of both, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, have been put on alert with the cyclone expected to make landfall late on Thursday. ഓഖി ദുരന്തത്തില്‍ മരണമടഞ്ഞ തിരുവനന്തപുരം ജില്ലയിലെ 25 മത്‌സ്യത്തൊഴിലാളികളുടെ കുടുംബങ്ങള്‍ക്ക് സര്‍ക്കാര്‍ പ്രഖ്യാപിച്ച ധനസഹായമായ 20 ലക്ഷം രൂപയും പ്രധാനമന്ത്രിയുടെ ദുരിതാശ്വാസ ഫണ്ടില്‍ നിന്നുള്ള രണ്ടു ലക്ഷം രൂപയും വിഴിഞ്ഞത്തു നടന്ന ചടങ്ങില്‍ വിതരണം ചെയ്യുകയായിരുന്നു അദ്ദേഹം. [16], As Ockhi moved further into the Arabian Sea, it traveled through an area of sea surface temperatures of 31 °C (89 °F) and decreasing wind shear; a 23 mi (37 km) eye became visible on satellite imagery, prompting the JTWC to upgrade it to a Category 3-equivalent cyclone early on December 2. limped back to normal, Lakshadweep islands await relief", "Navy Dispatches Relief To Ockhi Cyclone-Hit Lakshadweep as Navy ships carried the relief material to the island of Minicoy on Sunday and the Kavaratti and Kalpeni islands yesterday", "Cyclone Ocki: T.N. Cyclone Ockhi: In this Kerala village, they say, never seen sea this angry The death toll from the cyclone has gone up to seven in Kerala, with five bodies being fished out from the sea on Saturday. Apart from this, Rs 2 lakh each from Prime Minister’s disaster relief fund was also disbursed. THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Cyclone Ockhi that hit Kerala two days ago claimed seven more lives on Saturday, taking the toll in the state to 13. [2] Due to high atmospheric moisture and warmer oceanic surface temperature between Sri Lanka and Kanyakumari (Cape Comorin) in mainland India, Ockhi intensified into a cyclonic storm on November 30. A team of central officials arrive in Thiruvananthapuram to make an assessment of the damages caused by Cyclone Ockhi. Chennai: The death toll due to the very severe cyclonic storm Ockhi in Kerala rose to 23 on Sunday. [22] The Department of Meteorology also issued a weather advisory for heavy rain, strong winds, and rough seas on the morning of November 28, at 1130 IST. The lead time in the forecast for cyclones such as Ockhi is Lakshadweep experienced massive coastal erosion, power disruption, extensive damage to property and water shortages. a speedboat off Maaungoodhoo island in Shaviyani Atoll (13 rescued). സാംസ്കാരിക വകുപ്പിനു കീഴിലുളള സ്ഥാപനങ്ങളുടെ ചെയര്‍മാډാരുടെയും വൈസ് ചെയര്‍മാډാരുടെയും ഓണറേറിയം പുതുക്കി നിശ്ചയിക്കാന്‍ തീരുമാനിച്ചു. Falling trees and damage to power transmission lines resulted in power outages in affected areas, with Matara, Galle and Ambalangoda among the worst affected. "Ockhi cyclone intensified into severe cyclone and lies at about 110 km northeast of Minicoy (island) and it is likely to cross Lakshadweep arch during the next 24 hours," the India Meteorological Department said in a bulletin this morning. The navy transported relief material to Minicoy, Kavaratti, and Kalpeni on Sunday. The cyclone, which was 70 km south of Kanyakumari in the Bay of Bengal yesterday is now moving towards the Lakshwadeep Islands in the Arabian Sea. People were provided with humanitarian assistance and disaster relief by the Indian Navy in Lakshadweep. Chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan hands over financial aid to families of fishermen’s who died in Ockhi disaster. (TK Deepaprasad/TOI, BCCL, Thiruvananthapuram) Just … [38][39] Falling trees and damage to power transmission lines resulted in power outages in affected areas, with Matara, Galle and Ambalangoda among the worst affected. The Kerala Disaster Management Authority blamed the India Meteorological Department, claiming that they had only issued a fishing advisory, and not a warning. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. Ockhi cyclone: Delay in warning and lack of communication lead to hundreds of fishers in coastal Tamil Nadu and Kerala to go missing in Ockhi cyclone of 2017. The Central agency's director at Thiruvananthapuram, S Sudevan, said warnings were given to the State Disaster Management Authority (SMDA) and top officials a day before the cyclone hit the state's coastline. The ninth depression, and the third and strongest named storm of the 2017 North Indian Ocean cyclone season, Ockhi originated from an area of low pressure that formed over the southwest Bay of Bengal on November 28. വിംസ് എന്ന സ്വകാര്യ മെഡിക്കല്‍ കോളേജ് ഏറ്റെടുക്കാനുള്ള…, പ്രദേശിക സ്ഥാപനങ്ങള്‍ക്ക് രാഷ്ട്രീയത്തിനതീതമായ പിന്തുണ കൂടുതല്‍ തൊഴിലവസരം സൃഷ്ടിക്കണം പ്രാഥമിക ഉല്‍പന്ന വിപ്ലവം വേണം സംരംഭകരുടെ മനംമടുപ്പിക്കുന്ന സമീപനം പാടില്ല…, ശബരി പാത യാഥാര്‍ത്ഥ്യമാകുന്നു: ചെലവിന്‍റെ പകുതി സംസ്ഥാനം വഹിക്കും അങ്കമാലി-ശബരി റെയില്‍പാതയുടെ മൊത്തം ചെലവിന്‍റെ (2815 കോടി രൂപ) അമ്പതു…. The Centre also provide warnings about low pressure systems that develops in the Arabian Sea and [67] Fishermen and their families protested and did not allow Vijayan's car to pass through during his visit of Vizhinjam, a fishing village near Thiruvananthapuram. [2], While near Kanyakumari in mainland India, Ockhi changed course and intensified while heading towards Lakshadweep in the Arabian Sea. Ockhi caused at least 245 fatalities, including 218 in India[6] and 27 in Sri Lanka,[7] and the storm left at least 550 people missing, mainly fishermen. ഇത് സംബന്ധിച്ച ബില്ലിന്‍റെ കരട് അംഗീകരിച്ചു. Kerala Budget 2018: Finance Minister Thomas Issac announces Rs 2,000 crore for coastal area development after Cyclone Ockhi Of the Rs 2,000 crore fund, Rs 584 crore has been allocated for port development, Rs 150 [51] The coastal areas of Ernakulam District, in Kerala, were affected by the cyclone. (more…). Chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that the details of the missing were yet to be compiled. [10] Due to the storm's rapidly consolidating low level circulation center, the Joint Typhoon Warning Center issued a Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert, shortly before classifying it as Tropical Cyclone 03B on November 29. [39] Colombo and its suburbs, along with the southwestern and western coastal regions, were also affected, with many parts of the capital city and its suburbs experiencing power outages and property damage; several roads were obstructed by falling trees and power lines, including that leading to the Supreme Court complex at Aluthkade. Chief Minister of Kerala complained to Prime Minister Narendra Modi that he had a negligent attitude towards states ruled by the Left. [65] The government asked for a relief of ₹9,302 crore (US$1.44 billion). I am also thankful to your promise to look into the ‘Reconstruction and Rehabilitation package proposed for Coastal Kerala’ submitted to you. [42] The National Building Research Organisation issued a warning to Kalutara District and its surroundings, with a focus on Palindanuwara, Bulathsinhala, Ingiriya and Agalawatta in particular, predicting landslides and sinkhole formation. [30] On December 2, the cyclone hit the Lakshadweep islands, suffering more than Rs 500 crore (US$77.5 million) loss. Cyclone monitoring in Kerala is provided by the Cyclone Warning Centre, Thiruvananthapuram of India Meteorological Department. Damage throughout Kerala was initially estimated at Rs 1843 crore (US$285.7 million). Ockhi began to develop as a deep depression at around noon on November 29 near the South-West coast of … [50] The Indian Navy and Coast Guard searched for stranded fishermen in the coastal areas of Lakshadweep. [13] Owing to highly favorable conditions, the storm displayed a thick convective ring, surrounding a well-defined eye feature on the same day. Colomboand its suburbs, along with the southwestern and western coastal regions, were also … [53] The cyclone went on to hit the Lakshadweep islands on December 2. [67] The Centre inquired with Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister about the situation but did not inquire about Kerala. Cyclone Ockhi has lashed Kerala and Tamil Nadu's Kanyakumari district.The Navy and coast guard have been working to rescue fishermen stranded in the sea. (more…), ഓഖി ചുഴലിയില്‍ നിന്നു രക്ഷപ്പെട്ട മത്സ്യത്തൊഴിലാളികള്‍ മറ്റേതെങ്കിലും രാജ്യത്തോ ദ്വീപിലോ എത്തിയിട്ടുണ്ടെങ്കില്‍ അവരെ തിരിച്ചുകൊണ്ടുവരുന്നതിന് കേന്ദ്ര സര്‍ക്കാരുമായി ബന്ധപ്പെട്ട് അടിയന്തര നടപടി സ്വീകരിക്കുമെന്ന് മുഖ്യമന്ത്രി പിണറായി വിജയന്‍ കന്യാകുമാരിയില്‍ നിന്നെത്തിയ മത്സ്യത്തൊഴിലാളികള്‍ക്ക് ഉറപ്പു നല്‍കി. Kerala's Director General of Police Jacob Thomas, who was suspended for criticising the Pinarayi Vijayan government in the wake of cyclone Ockhi … [59], On December 3, the government allocated Rs 170 million from the national insurance trust fund for relief efforts targeting affected citizens, distributed among each divisional secretariat affected. Almost 50 shacks in the Morjim, Mandrem, Arambol and Querim Beaches in Pernem taluka were damaged. 180 families in Chellanam, 17 in Kannamaly and 18 in Edavanakad were moved to these centres, where food and medicine was available. [19] On the following day, the power of the storm quickly lessened as it encountered increasingly unfavorable conditions, including high wind shear. [9] On November 29, the storm organized into a depression just off the southeastern coast of Sri Lanka, and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) gave the system the identifier BOB 07. The Ockhi cyclone was detected only in the morning of November 29. Apart from this, Rs 2 lakh each from Prime Minister’s disaster relief fund was also disbursed. (more…), വയനാട്ടില്‍ സര്‍ക്കാര്‍ സ്വന്തം മെഡിക്കല്‍ കോളേജ് സ്ഥാപിക്കും വയനാട് ജില്ലയില്‍ ഡി.എം. 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