Cyclone Gaja: Puducherry CM Reviews Preparedness, Relief Centres Opened In Tamil Nadu
- 15-Nov-2018
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New Delhi: The cyclonic storm ‘Gaja’ crossed between Cuddalore and Pamban on Thursday evening bringing heavy rainfall to Tamil Nadu. Over 30,000 rescue personnel were engaged by the state government and all educational institutions in Puducherry and Karaikal regions will remain closed today.
Two Indian Naval ships — Ranvir and Khanjar — are standing by to proceed to the most affected areas to undertake humanitarian aid and distress relief.
Helicopters, Dornier aircraft and one P8I aircraft are also on standby to undertake reconnaissance, rescue and casualty evacuation, the official added.
The weather department has recommended complete suspension of fishing operations along the coasts of north Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and adjoining Andhra Pradesh for November 14 and 15.
