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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According to Mritunjay Mohapatra, in-charge of the Cyclone Warning Division of the India Meteorological Department, "the area along Puri is witnessing winds with a speed of 145 kilometres per hour that could reach up to 180-200 kmph, which could bring an "extensive damage".

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Odisha’s emergency helpline numbers for Cyclone Fani

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The landfall process of extremely severe Cyclone Fani began nearly at 8 am in the morning close to Puri in Odisha, with the area recording a wind speed of 145 kilometres per hour, the IMD said. Mritunjay Mohapatra, in-charge of the Cyclone Warning Division of the India Meteorological Department, said the process of landfall will continue for the next three hours.

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Cyclone Fani gusting at wind speed of 175-185 kmph

According to IMD, the current wind speed of the Cyclone Fani is 175-185 kmph gusting to 195 kmph. Puri reported maximum sustained wind speed of 142 kmph gusting to 174 kmph at 7:30 am

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Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik has urged the people to stay indoors while 'Fani' cyclone passes away. "All arrangements have been made keeping in view the safety and security of the people," said Patnaik.

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Cyclone Fani is billed as the most severe cyclonic storm since 1999

According to the Joint Typhoon Warning Centre, Cyclone Fani is billed as the most severe cyclonic storm since the super cyclone of 1999 that claimed close to 10,000 lives and left a trail of destruction in vast swathes of Odisha, said PTI report.

A fisherman runs as he ensures to check the safety of fishing boats docked on the beach amidst a stormy weather, in Puri, Odisha | Photo: PTI

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Superintendent of Police Pinak Mishra appeals to villagers living in vulnerable low-lying areas to shift to cyclone shelter house, in Brahmapur | Photo credit: PTI

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The landfall process is very likely to continue till afternoon today. After the landfall, the system is very likely to continue to move north-northeastwards, weaken gradually and emerge into Gangetic West Bengal as a "severe cyclonic storm" by the early morning of May 4.

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Landfall process of Cyclone Fani begins

Landfall process of Cyclone Fani begins, likely to last for another 3 hours