Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik reviews preparedness for Cyclone Hudhud

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today held a review meeting in the wake of the 'Cyclone Hudhud' alert issued for the state

Meanwhile, the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC), which is chaired by Union Cabinet Secretary Ajit Kumar Seth, also reviewed the preparedness for dealing with the aftermath of Cyclone Hudhud, which is likely to hit the coasts of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh on October 12.

The Cabinet Secretary asked representatives of all Central Ministries, Departments and Chief Secretaries of the concerned State Governments to take necessary steps for preparedness to meet any eventuality from the cyclone.

In wake of the cyclonic storm "Hudhud", the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has placed its five Battalions situated at Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal and Bihar on high alert. These NDRF battalions comprise of 51 teams.

Six rescue and relief teams have already been deployed in Andhra Pradesh, nine are being considered in Odisha and four each from NDRF Patna, Kolkota and Chennai battalions are moving towards Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.

A total of 27 teams are being deployed in vulnerable areas as a proactive measure to mitigate the situation during cyclonic storm.

One DIG-ranked officer has been stationed at Visakhapattam and Bhubaneswar to supervise NDRF operations.

A total 162 boats and 54 deep diving sets with other flood rescue equipments are being sent to meet any challenges which may arise due to Cyclone Hudhud.