The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Saturday, May 15, said that it is taking various precautionary measures as IMD has warned about cyclone Tauktae.
According to BMC’s official statement, the civic mentioned that potentially dangerous tree branches are being cut, dewatering pumps are being stationed in low-lying areas, temporary shelters would be opened if required and rescue teams would be deployed on six main 'Chowpatties' (beaches).
Meanwhile, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray also directed the authorities in coastal districts of the state to remain alert and well-equipped to tackle the situation.
The CMO in its tweet said: “In a prep meeting regarding Cyclone Tauktae, CM Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray instructed the District Administration, Divisional Commissioners, and District Collectors to be vigilant and well equipped in coastal areas.”
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
The CM has also asked collectors of Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg to take all necessary precautions in terms of rescue equipment and manpower.
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.
Moreover, light to moderate rainfall at most places with heavy to very heavy falls at a few places over south Konkan and Goa and heavy to very heavy falls at isolated places over north Konkan on May 15 and heavy to very heavy falls at isolated places on May 16.
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