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In Pics: The devastation caused by Cyclone Fani in India’s East Coast

May 3, 2019, 15:03 IST
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Extremely severe cyclone storm cyclone Fani, which hit Odisha coast near Puri on Friday morning at 08:00 hours , triggered heavy rains in parts of north coastal Andhra Pradesh, while gusty winds uprooted trees and electricity poles, officials said.
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About 20,000 people were shifted to 126 relief camps in Srikakulam district, where seven 'mandals' (blocks) are likely to be affected by the cyclone.



Three Indian navy's warships -- Sahyadri, Ranvir and Kadmatt -- with relief material and medical teams are tracking extremely severe cyclone Fani and will be the first responder.

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The ship sailed south of the cyclone to be able to start rescue operations even as other naval vessels remain on standby at Vishakhapattanam.

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Naval divers teams have also moved to Odisha from Vishakhapattanam have been following the progress of the Cyclone both on water and via satellite.

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The cyclone is expected to cross Odisha coast between Gopalpur and Chandbali around Puri during forenoon on Friday.

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Nine National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams were deployed in the district.

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