Finance
By: Shree1news, 22 MAY 2021
With many lives being lost at sea during the Cyclone Taukte, Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba chaired a meeting of the the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) over impending Cyclone storm Yaas and directed concerned states to ensure all boats and vessels were on shore before the cyclone hits India’s eastern shore on May 26.
He also stressed on evacuation of people to safer locations and protection of Covid-related infrastructure.
The Director General of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), briefed the committee about the latest status of the cyclone, which is expected to reach West Bengal and the adjoining northern Odisha coast by the evening of May 26, with wind speeds ranging from 155 to 165 kmph, accompanied by heavy rainfall and storm surges in the coastal districts of these states, Officials mentioned.
The Director General of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), briefed the committee about the latest status of the cyclone, which is expected to reach West Bengal and the adjoining northern Odisha coast by the evening of May 26, with wind speeds ranging from 155 to 165 kmph, accompanied by heavy rainfall and storm surges in the coastal districts of these states, Officials mentioned.
“Reviewing the preparedness of the Central and State agencies, Shri Rajiv Gauba stressed that the all measures should be taken in a timely manner so that loss of life and destruction of property is minimized. He emphasised on the early evacuation of people from the areas likely to be affected by the cyclone alongwith ensuring the return of all boats/vessels to the shores,so that there is zero loss of life,” a statement from the Ministry of Home Affairs said.
According to MHA, the chief secretaries of the involved states apprised the Committee of the preparatory measures put in place to take care of the cyclonic storm. Sources mentioned evacuation of people from the low lying areas is being carried out at the same time as adequate stocks of foodgrains, drinking water and different essential supplies have been arranged and preparations made to maintain essential services such as Power, Telecommunications, etc.
According to MHA, the chief secretaries of the concerned states apprised the Committee of the preparatory measures put in place to deal with the cyclonic storm. Sources said evacuation of people from the low lying areas is being carried out even as adequate stocks of foodgrains, drinking water and different essential supplies have been arranged and preparations made to maintain essential services similar to Power, Telecommunications, etc.
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