Cyclonic storm likely to hit AP, Odisha, West Bengal, 32 teams of NDRF on alert
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Synopsis: The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has deployed 32 teams in different states which are likely to be hit by a cyclone. Rescue and relief teams of the Army and Navy along with ships and aircrafts are ready for deployment if required.
The National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) under the Chairmanship of Cabinet Secretary, Rajiv Gauba reviewed the preparedness of Central Ministries/Agencies and State Governments to deal with the situation arising out of the impending cyclone in the Bay of Bengal.
Director General, India Meteorological Department, briefed the Committee about the current status of a low pressure area in the Bay of Bengal, which is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm by 3rd December. It is expected to cross the coasts of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha by the morning of 4th December, with wind speeds ranging from 90 kmph to 100 kmph, accompanied by heavy rainfall and tidal waves in the coastal districts of these states.
The cyclonic storm is likely to affect the districts of Srikakulam, Visakhapatanam and Vizianagaram in Andhra Pradesh and coastal districts of Odisha. It is also likely to bring heavy to very heavy rainfall in the coastal areas and Gangetic parts of West Bengal.
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