As Hurricane Javad may hit the northern coastal areas of the state, more than 54,000 people were evacuated from three areas in Andhra Pradesh. According to the news agency ANI, the Andhra Pradesh government transferred 15,755 people from Srikakulam district, 1,700 people from Vizianagaram and 36,553 people from Visakhapatnam to safety.

As many as 11 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and 5 National Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams have been deployed to rescue operations. At the same time, 6 Coast Guard and 10 Coast Guard teams have also been in place for rescue work.

AK Satpathy of the Regional Railway said: “The Voltaire Division of the East Coast Railroad is ready to meet the challenges of Hurricane Javad.” “We are in contact with the state government, SDRF, NDRF and other agencies. Our personnel Are on alert and are fully prepared,” he added.

The state government has also set up 197 relief camps in schools and community halls. The village party secretary and district collector work all night.

At the same time, the two helicopters are also on standby at any time, in case of emergency. ANI also reported that in view of the hurricane, the state government has issued Rs 1 crore in response to any unforeseen circumstances. As the depression in the southeast of the Bay of Bengal may intensify with Hurricane Javad and moving northwestward, it may cross the coasts of northern Andhra Pradesh and southern Odisha on Saturday morning. The Indian Navy is closely monitoring the cyclone. The movement of the storm.

According to the Meteorological Department, Hurricane Javad concentrated in the central and western Bay of Bengal at 5:30 pm on Friday, about 300 kilometers southeast of Visakhapatnam, 420 kilometers south of Gopalpur, 480 kilometers southwest of Puri and 560 Pa. Ladeep is a kilometer south-southwest.

The meteorological department predicts that there will be heavy to very heavy rainfall. Wind speeds can reach 90-100 kilometers per hour, accompanied by tides.

News Source : Hindustan Times