According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), it won’t affect Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.
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 cyclone is expected to intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm by Tuesday, a home ministry statement said.
Possibility of Fani in Odisha is very much likely and so the coast and city are under continuous watch.
The cyclone may intensify and bring heavy rain to coastal Odisha by May 3.
PM Modi tweeted, “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. Praying for everyone’s safety and wellbeing.”
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