Cyclone Tauktae: PM Modi speaks to CMs of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, assures full support from Centre
The PM took stock of the preparedness to deal with the cyclonic storm if it impacts these states and the UT, more than what was expected.
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Updated: May 17, 2021, 06:00 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke to the Chief Ministers of Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Goa and the Lt Governor of Daman and Diu on the Cyclone Taukte related situation in the states and their preparedness to deal with it.
The Prime Minister also assured all possible Central assistance to these states and the UT, informing that the National Disaster Response Forces (NDRF) teams are also active in relief and rescue operations.
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PM speaks to Maha CM on Cyclone Tauktae related situation
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17 May 2021, 22:19 GMT+10
New Delhi [India], May 17 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke to Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on the Cyclone Tauktae related situation in the state, according to officials.
This comes two days after Prime Minister Modi had reviewed the preparedness to deal with the cyclone s fallout in a high-level meeting which was attended by several ministries and agencies concerned.
Earlier in the day, the Chief Minister Office (CMO) Maharashtra informed that Mumbai, Thane and Palghar districts are on orange alert while Raigad district has been put on red alert due to Cyclone Tauktae.