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PM Modi reviews preparedness as Cyclone Fani nears Odisha coast

May 2, 2019May 3, 2019Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar: A day before an extremely severe Cyclone Fani is expected to make landfall near the pilgrim town of Puri, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired a high level meeting to review the preparedness. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said Cyclone Fani is heading towards Puri with wind speeds ranging between 180-190km per hour […]

Cyclone Fani: Damage expected and action suggested

May 1, 2019Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Cyclone Fani, India’s strongest summertime cyclone in the last 43 years, is likely to hit the Odisha coast by Friday afternoon. After landfall, it is likely to move to Khurda, Cuttack, Jajpur, Bhadrak and Balasore districts of Odisha and then enter to West Bengal. Dos and Don’ts Total destruction of thatched houses/ extensive damage to […]

Cyclone Fani: 23 IAS, IPS officers deployed across Odisha for relief & rescue operations

May 1, 2019May 2, 2019Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar: The State Government on Wednesday deputed 23 senior IAS and IPS officers to different districts likely to be affected by the very severe cyclonic storm Fani. The 21 officials include 12 IAS officers and 11 IPS officers. While senior IAS officer Suresh Mahapatra was given the assignment to look after relief and restoration measures […]