Cyclonic storm 'DAYE' crossed south Odisha and adjoining north Andhra Pradesh cost near Gopalpur today morning, resulting in heavy rains and strong winds in various districts in the regions. Officials said that upon its landfall, it brought heavy to very heavy rainfall in Gajapati, Ganjam, Puri, Rayagada, Kalahandi, Koraput, Malkangiri and Nabarangpur districts of Odisha.
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik held a review meeting today morning and has asked the situation to be monitored closely. The Met department has advised fishermen to not venture into sea along and off Andhra Pradesh coast during next 24 hours.The state government has also instructed officials in coastal districts and various departments to be alert to tackle any emergency situation.
Here are the HIGHLIGHTS on Cyclone DAYE:
#WATCH: Parts of Malkangiri town in Odisha have been flooded following heavy rainfall caused due to cyclonic storm #Daye. pic.twitter.com/4uroc3kEtW
- ANI (@ANI) September 21, 2018
#NDRF Teams are prepositioned at various Districts of Odisha in connection with the depression over the East Central Bay of Bengal.
- NDRF (@NDRFHQ) September 20, 2018
CM @Naveen_Odisha reviewed the cyclone preparedness as it is likely to make a landfall near Gopalpur. He directed concerned departments to remain prepared with adequate relief. Leaves have been cancelled in Ganjam, Gajapati, Khordha, Nayagarh & Puri pic.twitter.com/i1yNg26BXf
- CMO Odisha (@CMO_Odisha) September 21, 2018
#WATCH: Parts of Malkangiri town in Odisha have been flooded following heavy rainfall caused due to cyclonic storm #Daye. pic.twitter.com/4uroc3kEtW
- ANI (@ANI) September 21, 2018
