Cyclone Gaja to make landfall today, Tamil Nadu on high alert

Cyclone Gaja is set to make landfall between Cuddalore and Pamban on Thursday evening, bringing heavy rainfall to Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Puducherry.

The Indian Navy has been put on high alert and is ready to offer necessary humanitarian assistance. "Two Indian Naval ships -- Ranvir and Khanjar -- are standing by to proceed to the most affected areas to undertake humanitarian aid and distress relief," a Navy official said.