Hyderabad, December 29: There is a forecast that storm “Thane” is likely to intensify today. It may cross the coastal belt between Chennai and Nagapatnam anytime between today and 31st December 2011. it may cross the coastal area between Giddalur and Nellore by tomorrow.
It is said that it is standstill at present. According to weather report issued by Met office, rain is expected in North Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Southern Coastal A.P. today. Winds will blow at a speed of 45 to 55 Km. Per hour.
Fishermen are warned not to enter the sea. Instructions have been issued to collectors of the coastal districts for relief works. Vice President of Disaster Management Authority Mr. M. Shashidhar Reddy told that NDR Force is kept on alert. Mr. Ameen Rizvi collector Krishna Dist. Said that Control Room has been set up.
——Siasat News