Cyclone Tauktae Updates: Mumbai Mayor visits the BMC control room

In view of the cyclone situation across Maharashtra, Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar visited the control room of Mumbai’s civic body, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in order to monitor the current situation with regards to the preparatory work completed by the civic body. 

Moreover, the Head of Emergency Management Department Rashmi Lokhande was present on the occasion. The mayor further appealed to the citizens of Mumbai to follow the instructions issued by the civic body in order to safeguard themselves. The BMC has urged the citizens to not venture outside carelessly. Earlier, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) had advised fishermen on and off the coast of Maharashtra not to go to sea.

According to sources, temporary shelters have already been set up for those living near low-lying, coastal areas in case they need to relocate. The Emergency Management Department is also coordinating with the Navy, Coast Guard, Army and National Disaster Response Team to provide assistance as required.

Flood rescue squads

The Mumbai Fire Brigade has been directed to deploy flood rescue squads at six intersections in view of the possibility of strong winds and rains. Also, instructions have been given to keep police mobile vans active in all these places.

512 boats safe

In Palghar district, 512 fishing boats have reached the shore safely. The administration had earlier issued an alert considering the threat of a hurricane. Citizens have responded positively.

Boats reach the shore for shelter

In Raigad district, 96 fishing boats have reached the shore safely. At Dighi port, 25 boats from Mumbai city and Mumbai suburbs have come for shelter, while no foreign boats have come to Raigad district for shelter.

BEST equipped

The Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport (BEST) has appointed officers at various places. Officers have also been posted in the control rooms by the power supply department. The Department of Transport and Power Supply has also appointed officers for the emergency rooms of the Municipal Corporation.

The coast of Maharashtra, especially the northern part of the coast, will be rough for the next 24 hours due to which fishermen have been advised not to go to sea. Moreover, those who are at sea have been advised to come ashore immediately.