Storm will pass at a speed of 120, coast guard, helicopters and ships deployed on alert mode

Kolkata : Due to the low pressure area over the Bay of Bengal, the cyclonic storm is taking a severe form. Due to this cyclonic storm, there may be heavy rains in the coming days, due to which the Government of Bengal and Odisha, including the Indian Coast Guard, have made preparations to deal with any emergency. The Indian Coast Guard has deployed its ships and aircraft here to deal with emergency situations. Apart from this, NDRF has deployed teams in both the states.

NDRF has deployed 14 teams in West Bengal and 11 in Odisha. Apart from this, the Coast Guard has advised fishermen and sailors not to go into the sea right now. People have also been asked to stay away from the coastline. Earlier, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) had predicted that the low pressure area over the east-central Bay of Bengal would turn into a cyclonic storm.

The storm will pass at a speed of 120

According to IMD, this cyclonic storm is likely to cross Odisha and West Bengal coast between Puri and Sagar Island on the morning of October 25. During this time this storm will pass at a speed of 120 kilometers per hour. ICG said in its statement on Tuesday that it has strategically prepared its ships and aircraft to deal with emergency situations in view of the possibility of a cyclonic storm. ICG is on high alert and its dedicated personnel and resources are ready to provide assistance, rescue and relief.

Helicopter and remote operating station also deployed

For this, ICG personnel are working in collaboration with local administration and disaster management authorities in West Bengal and Odisha. Along with this, the Coast Guard has also deployed helicopters and remote operating stations at Haldia in West Bengal and Paradip in Odisha to issue weather warnings and safety advisories to fishermen and sailors. In view of the circumstances, fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea until the cyclone passes. Everyone has been asked to stay away from the coastline. At the same time, NDRF has also deployed nine teams so far in West Bengal to deal with emergency situations.

(with agency input)