Relief authorities have evacuated more than one lakh people from the coastal areas of the union territory and neighbouring Tamil Nadu, and housed them in shelters. We’re closely monitoring situation in Tamil Nadu & Puducherry in the wake of cyclonenivar. Have spoken to Tamil Nadu CM Edappadi K Palaniswami & Puducherry CM V.Narayanasamy and assured all possible help from the centre. NDRF teams are on ground to help people in need, says Amit Shah. Tamil Nadu: Eraiyanur village fishermen in Villupuram district experience less than expected damage from cyclone Nivar. “We’re happy that cyclone hasn’t affected us much. A day ahead we shifted our boats. Now the waves are high. We cannot fish till next week,” says a fisherman