Cyclone 'Thane' makes landfall between Puducherry and Cudallore. Puducherry is witnessing heavy rainfall and strong winds. Puducherry was cut off from the neighbouring districts of Villupuram and Cuddalore in Tamil Nadu. Bus services between Puducherry and Tamil Nadu and other distant pockets were suspended due to disruption of traffic. A holiday had been declared for all schools and colleges in Puducherry and Karaikal regions.