Cyclone Ockhi, labelled as a "very severe" cyclonic storm, has been moving northwards with a speed of 18 kmph during the past six hours, an update from IMD said. The storm, by the time it reaches Gujarat, will weaken.
The cyclone which battered Tamil Nadu and Kerala, moved beyond Lakshadweep. Local MP Mohammad Faizal said that Lakshadweep suffered a loss of over Rs 500 crore and requested the Centre for help.
In Tamil Nadu, authorities have stated that at least 690 people have been rescued so far. Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman visited Kanyakumari on Sunday and said "Indian Navy, Coast Guard and Air Force are still engaged in rescue operations to save the lives of fishermen affected by Cyclone Ockhi."
Cyclone Ockhi heads towards Gujarat, Maharashtra coasts; light showers expected
The cyclone which battered Tamil Nadu and Kerala, moved beyond Lakshadweep. Local MP Mohammad Faizal said that Lakshadweep suffered a loss of over Rs 500 crore and requested the Centre for help.
In Tamil Nadu, authorities have stated that at least 690 people have been rescued so far. Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman visited Kanyakumari on Sunday and said "Indian Navy, Coast Guard and Air Force are still engaged in rescue operations to save the lives of fishermen affected by Cyclone Ockhi."
Cyclone Ockhi heads towards Gujarat, Maharashtra coasts; light showers expected
