8 no Cyclone Flag alert in Chennai Port
Posted on: 31/Oct/2012 12:10:11 PM
Flag number 8 – this denotes danger with cyclone likely to cross
coast over/near to the port - has been hoisted at the Chennai port.
The Indian Meteorological Department said cyclonic storm Nilam was about 450 kilometres south-southeast of Chennai at 1430 local time (0900 GMT). The IMD said the system was expected to move north-northwest and cross the coast near Chennai by the evening of Oct. 31.
The Chennai port official said so far two of the 10 vessels waiting for loading or discharge of cargoes have been moved outside to ensure the port`s safety and the others would be moved gradually.
Cargo operations were suspended from about 13.30 local time (0800 GMT) and the suspension could continue to Wednesday afternoon or evening, he added.
