India's weather officials issue warning to locals ahead of cyclone Gaja

Residents and fishermen based in southern India's Tamil Nadu have issued a warning by India's Meteorological Department (IMD) as cyclonic storm Gaja barrels towards the region, expected to make landfall on Thursday. More and heavier rainfall is expected in Cuddalore, Nagai, Thiruvarur, Thanjavur, Pudukottai, Tuticorin and Ramanathapuram, the director of Chennai's Regional Meteorological Centre Balachandran said. The World is One News, WION examines global issues with in-depth analysis. We provide much more than the news of the day. Our aim is to empower people to explore their world. Please keep discussions on this channel clean and respectful and refrain from using racist or sexist slurs as well as personal insults. Subscribe to our channel at https://goo.gl/JfY3NI Check out our website: http://www.wionews.com Connect with us on our social media handles: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WIONews Twitter: https://twitter.com/WIONews Google Plus: https://plus.google.com/+WIONews