Cyclone Tauktae makes landfall in Gujarat, weakens into a 'very severe cyclonic storm’
The Hindu
According to IMD, it lies about 230 km south of Ahmedabad and by the end of day is expected to weaken into a ' deep depression.'
: The has crossed into Saurashtra in Gujarat and slightly weakened into a 'very severe cyclonic storm,' on early Tuesday. This will mean windspeeds ranging from 115 kmph to 125 kmph reaching upto 140 kmph. According to a morning update from the India Meteorological Department, it lies about 230 km south of Ahmedabad and by the end of day is expected to weaken into a ' deep depression.'More Related News
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