Cyclone Fani LIVE updates: 12 killed in Bangladesh, 12 in Odisha

Cyclone Fani is being seen as the most severe cyclonic storm over the east coast in nearly two decades. Stay with us for latest updates

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East Coast Railways has introduced three special trains to facilitate safe return of the tourists from Puri

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25 teams of NDRF deployed in districts which will be affected by cyclone Fani

As many as 25 teams of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been deployed in the districts which will be affected by the extremely severe cyclonic storm and three more teams are on standby in Bhubaneswar. Similarly, 18 teams of Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) have been dispatched and fire services teams are on standby.

 

 

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Odisha to evacuate over 800,000 people from vulnerable areas by today evening

With extremely severe cyclonic storm Fani inching closer to make a land fall in Odisha, the state government has started evacuation of vulnerable population from low lying areas in 13 districts to safer places.

 

The government has targeted to evacuate 0.8 million people by this evening, a notch below of 0.9 million people evacuated during tropical cyclone Phailin that hit the state in 2013.

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PM instructs to take effective steps for relief and rescue operations

The Prime Minister has instructed senior officers to maintain close coordination with officers of affected states, to ensure preventive measures, and also to take effective steps for relief and rescue operations, as required.

 

The meeting was attended by the Cabinet Secretary, the Principal Secretary to the PM, the Additional Principal Secretary to the PM, the Home Secretary, and other senior officials from the IMD, NDRF, NDMA and PMO.

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PM reviews preparedness for Cyclone Fani

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday chaired a high-level meeting to review preparedness for Cyclone Fani.

 

The prime minister was briefed on the likely path of the cyclone, and the ongoing precautionary and preparatory measures being undertaken, official sources said. Read more

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IG Coast Guard East: We have positioned 8 rescue teams, 4 each at Visakhapatnam & Chennai

IG Coast Guard East: We have positioned 8 rescue teams, 4 each at Visakhapatnam & Chennai. We have also kept 2 ships each at Visakhapatnam & Chennai for immediate mobilisation post-cyclone. One Chetak helicopter, each at Chennai & Visakhapatnam is kept ready to provide relief.

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According to the weather office, the cyclonic storm is very likely to move north-northeastwards and cross the Odisha Coast between Gopalpur and Chandbali, around Puri, during May 3 afternoon with a maximum wind speed of 170-180 kmph, said PTI article.

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PM Modi chairs a high-level meeting to review preparedness for cyclone Fani

The meeting was attended by Cabinet Secretary, Principal Secretary to the PM, Additional Principal Secretary to the PM, the Home Secretary and other senior officials from IMD, NDRF, NDMA & PMO etc.

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According to a PTI article, about 879 multi-purpose cyclone/flood shelters are kept in readiness for sheltering people to be evacuated from the places affected by the 'Cyclone Fani'.

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