As the cyclonic storm Gaja is approaching at the coast of South Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, light showers began in Tamil Nadu’s Cuddalore on Thursday. Over 30,000 rescue personnel are kept on standby by the state government and all educational institutions in Puducherry and Karaikal regions will remain closed today. The weather department has recommended complete suspension of fishing operations along the coasts of north Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and adjoining Andhra Pradesh for November 14 and 15.