When did Nagapattinam was affected by tsunami?

When did Nagapattinam was affected by tsunami?

December 26, 2004
A quake-triggered tsunami lashed the Nagapattinam coast of southern India on December 26, 2004 at around 9.00 am (IST).

What is the old name of Nagapattinam?

Nagapattinam is one of the oldest port cities of Chola empire. It was called as ‘Naval Pattinam’- The city of ships. During 1620 AD, a Danish settlement was established at Tharangambadi in this district.

Who built the port of Nagapattinam?

In the early 16th century the Portuguese started commercial contacts with the town through the port and established a commercial centre in 1554 CE. The Portuguese also conducted missionary enterprise in the town. In 1658, the Dutch established an agreement between King Vijaya Nayakkar of Thanjavur on 5 January 1662.

What is the Pincode of Nagapattinam?

611001
611002611003611106611108
Nagapattinam/Zip codes

Is Nagapattinam rural or urban?

Nagapattinam District Population of Rural and Urban The district has an total area of 2,569 sq km., 187.76 sq km is urban and 2381 sq km is rural. Out of total population of Nagapattinam, 1,794,260 in the district, 364,624 are in urban area and 1,251,826 are in rural area.

Which year Dutch captured Nagapattinam?

The town was principal in the supply of cotton for the Dutch. Captured from the Portuguese in 1658, Nagapattinam first fell under Dutch Ceylon.

What is the Pincode of Egmore?

600002
600008600084
Egmore/Zip codes

Is there tsunami in Mumbai?

Mumbai is at risk of tsunamis from two major subduction zones in the Indian Ocean: the Sumatra–Andaman subduction zone (SASZ) and the Makran subduction zone (MSZ). Our field survey in 2018 January found run-up heights of 1.6−3.3 m in the Mumbai area.

What was the impact of tsunami on Nagapattinam?

Nagapattinam was severely affected by the tsunami which followed the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake. It is well developed in the year 2016 where there are many Big textiles showroom (Krishna, Murasons etc.), Confectionery Houses (Mehala traders, Uma etc.), Schools, Colleges and Variety of fishes available in here.

Where is Nagapattinam located in Tamil Nadu, India?

Nagapattinam ( nākappaṭṭi n am, previously spelt Nagapatnam or Negapatam) is a town in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and the administrative headquarters of Nagapattinam District. The town came to prominence during the period of Medieval Cholas (9th–12th century CE) and served as their important port for commerce…

Where did the tsunami hit in the Indian Ocean?

The Vellayar, a minor branch of the Cauvery River, runs south of the town and discharges into the sea. The town was among the worst hit by the tsunami caused by the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake .

When did Nagapattinam become part of Madras Presidency?

Nagapattinam and Nagore were incorporated as a single municipality in 1866 CE. The town remained one of the chief ports to the Madras Presidency. The port suffered decline after the inclusion of Tranquebar and Tuticorin. Nagapattinam was one of the regions severely affected by the tsunami which followed the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake.