Cyclone Nilam nears TN, AP coast; communication, power may be hit

New Delhi: As the US deals with Superstorm Sandy, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh are bracing for Cyclone Nilam. It is less than 300 kilometres south east from Chennai's coast and is expected to move to region between Cuddalore Tamil Nadu and Nellore in Andhra Pradesh by Wednesday evening. Met Department Deputy Director SR Ramanan has said that the cyclone is expected to cross between Puducherry and Nellore between 4 pm and 4:22 pm.