With cyclonic storm ‘Titli’ moving towards Odisha-Andhra Pradesh coast, the Odisha government geared up to face the situation setting a target of “zero casualty”.
The state has put the districts on high alert and asked the authorities to evacuate those living in low-lying areas and in ‘kutchha’ houses along the coast.
During previous cyclones such as Phailin in 2013 and Hudhud in 2014, the government had ensured zero casualty and earned laurels from the United Nations for successful disaster management. The IMD has forecast wind speed to be 100 to 110 kmph with gusting to 125 kmph. The MeT office has also mentioned that the cyclone Titli will further intensify into a severe cyclonic storm.
The cyclone over west-central Bay of Bengal moved west-north westwards at a speed of 10 kmph during the past six hours.
The state has put the districts on high alert and asked the authorities to evacuate those living in low-lying areas and in ‘kutchha’ houses along the coast.
During previous cyclones such as Phailin in 2013 and Hudhud in 2014, the government had ensured zero casualty and earned laurels from the United Nations for successful disaster management. The IMD has forecast wind speed to be 100 to 110 kmph with gusting to 125 kmph. The MeT office has also mentioned that the cyclone Titli will further intensify into a severe cyclonic storm.
The cyclone over west-central Bay of Bengal moved west-north westwards at a speed of 10 kmph during the past six hours.
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