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Cyclone Nivar crossed the coast near Puducherry early Thursday morning as a severe storm that is weakening as it moves north-northwest wards. Meanwhile many factories, offices and commercial establishments that were closed on Thursday started opening partially late Thursday evening after the rain and heavy winds subsided.
The cyclone crossed the coast between 2330 IST, November 25 and 0230 IST, November 26, with estimated wind speeds of 120-130 kmph, the IMD said. The cyclone claimed three lives and left as many injured. About 100 huts were damaged, and some 380 fallen trees had to be removed. There is a complete
