New Delhi: Cabinet Secretary T V Somanathan on Saturday reviewed the preparedness for an impending cyclone in the Bay of Bengal and said the aim should be to ensure zero loss of lives and minimize damage to property and infrastructure
Fishermen have been advised not to venture out in the sea, and more than 900 ships have been shepherded to the shore.
While National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams have been kept on alert and will be mobilized at short notice, rescue-and-relief teams of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Indian Coast Guard, along with their ships and aircraft, have been kept in readiness.
The Chief Secretaries of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry, and the Additional Chief Secretary of Odisha apprised the Committee of the preparatory measures being taken to protect the population in the expected path of cyclonic storm.
Reviewing the preparedness measures of the Central Agencies and Governments of these states, the Cabinet Secretary stressed that the aim should be to minimize damage to property and infrastructure.
Meanwhile, fishermen have been advised not to venture into the Bay of Bengal till the 29th of this month. Central Ministries attending the meeting informed the Committee that necessary guidelines have been issued and precautionary measures have been taken to tackle the impact of the cyclone.
