Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg districts are likely to bear the brunt of the cyclone and hence the collectors of these districts have been asked to take all necessary precautions in terms of rescue equipment and manpower, Thackeray said
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In view of IMD's warning about Cyclone Tauktae, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has directed the authorities in coastal districts of the state
to remain alert and well-equipped to tackle the situation.
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"Be alert and ensure rescue operation wherever necessary," Thackeray was quoted as saying in a statement issued by the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) late night on
Friday.
In a prep meeting regarding Cyclone Tauktae, CM Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray instructed the District Administration, Divisional Commissioners & District Collectors to be vigilant & well equipped in coastal areas, especially of Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri & Sindhudurg.
— CMO Maharashtra (@CMOMaharashtra) May 14, 2021
Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg districts are likely to bear the brunt of the cyclone and hence the collectors of these districts have been asked to take all
necessary precautions in terms of rescue equipment and manpower, Thackeray said.
Also read: Mumbai braces for Cyclone Tauktae
He said this during a meeting of the Disaster Management Authority that was held to take stock of the preparations to tackle the cyclone, the statement said.
As #CycloneTauktae, forming in the #ArabianSea, is expected to hit the west coast on May 15 and 16, the civic body has made arrangements to prevent flooding and deployed flood rescue squads at beaches. Visuals from #MarineDrive.
— Mid Day (@mid_day) May 15, 2021
📹: Suresh Karkera#Mumbai #MumbaiNews pic.twitter.com/NgcQKqe2x6
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had said on Friday that the depression in the Arabian Sea is likely to intensify into a "very severe cyclonic storm" on May 17 and cross the Gujarat coast a day later.
It had also said the weather condition has intensified into a deep depression and it is very likely to further intensify into cyclonic storm Tauktae by Saturday morning. It is very likely to intensify further into a severe cyclonic storm by Saturday night.
The IMD had predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in Konkan and Goa on May 15-16.
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