Cyclone Fani: PM Modi asks officials to take preventive measures
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Expressing concern over the situation arising due to Cyclone Fani, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he had spoken to officials to take preventive measure and provide assistance. Cyclone Fani, that has been gaining strength in the south-east Bay of Bengal, is likely to intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm in the next 24 hours, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said yesterday. Here's more.
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'Urged officials to work closely with Governments of affected states'
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.
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Fishermen advised not to venture into southeast Bay of Bengal
The cyclone is likely to bring light to moderate rain across Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh over the next two days, said the department. IMD, as well as private weather observers, observed that if the cyclone fails to hit TN, temperatures in the state may even rise. It directed the fishermen not to venture into the Southeast direction of Bay of Bengal.