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New Delhi : The Cyclonic storm ‘GAJA’ over West-central and adjoining East-central & South Bay of Bengal moved west-north-westwards at a speed of 12 kmph during past 6 hours and lay centred at 11.30 am on November 13, 2018, over West central and adjoining East central & South Bay of Bengal near latitude 13.5°N and longitude 86.6°E, about 690 km east-northeast of Chennai (Tamil Nadu) and 790 km east-northeast of Nagappattinam (Tamil Nadu).
It is likely to move west-southwestwards and intensify further into a Severe Cyclonic Storm during next 24 hours. While moving west-southwestwards further, it is likely to weaken gradually on November 15, 2018, and cross Tamil Nadu coast between Pamban and Cuddalore as a Cyclonic Storm during November 15 afternoon, according to a PIB release.
The fishermen have been advised not to venture into central parts of south & central Bay of Bengal on November 13 and into southwest & adjoining westcentral Bay of Bengal till November 15. The fishermen, who are in deep Sea, have been advised to return to coasts. Coastal hutment dwellers have been asked to move to safer places. Other people in the affected areas to remain indoors.