The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the Indian Coast Guard have been put on high alert and fishermen asked not to venture into the sea as cyclone ''Fani'' is expected to intensify into a very severe storm by Tuesday, the Home Ministry said Monday. The cyclonic storm ''Fani'' Monday morning was located at 880 km of South-East of Chennai and it will continue to move North-West and change its path to North-East from Wednesday. The cyclone is expected to intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm by Tuesday, a home ministry statement said.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), its landfall over Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh is ruled out. However, the possibility of landfall in Odisha is under continuous watch. The NDRF and the Indian Coast Guard have been put on high alert and placed at the disposal of the state governments concerned.
Here are the LIVE Updates on cyclone Fani:
Cabinet Secretary Shri PK Sinha reviews the preparedness of coastal states- Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal- through video conference to deal with impending cyclone 'Fani' which is likely to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm. (1/2)
- Sitanshu Kar (@DG_PIB) April 29, 2019
Spoke to officials regarding the situation arising due to Cyclone Fani. Asked them to take preventive measures and be prepared to provide all possible assistance. Also urged them to work closely with Governments of the affected states.
- Chowkidar Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 29, 2019
Praying for everyone's safety and wellbeing.
