CM Uddhav Thackeray reviews the damage caused by Cyclone Tauktae

Over the last couple of days, several districts in Maharashtra have been affected by Cyclone Tauktae and on Monday, May 17, 2021, Maharashtra State Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray reviewed the damage caused by the same. While addressing the state, CM directed the teams to stay alert as several areas had experienced rainfall and gusty winds. Furthermore, six people also died due to the cyclone.

Chief Minister's Office (CMO) took to the official Twitter handle and said, "Though the Cyclone is moving towards Gujarat, the Hon'ble CM asked for the machinery to be kept on an alert considering the heavy rains and gusty winds.  He directed District Collectors to ensure that precautions are taken and relief works are speeded up."

CM Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray reviewed the damage caused by Cyclone Tauktae in the coastal districts of Maharashtra.

The points made are as follows;

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"The cyclone has caused the unfortunate death of six people and nine have been injured. About 12,500 citizens have been relocated to safer locations," the official added.

Besides this, nine people suffered injuries due to the incidents reported. Out of the six people, three were from Raigad, two from Thane and one from Sindhudurg district.

The statement from the CM office further said, "Precautions have been taken to ensure that the power supply to COVID hospitals has not been disrupted.  Alternate electricity supply arrangements are also in place.  Patients in three COVID care centres in Mumbai have been relocated to safer facilities. Vehicular movement is being restored after removing trees and electric poles that have fallen due to gusty winds."

CM also understood the effect of the cyclone on the livelihood of the fishermen from the affected areas. The cyclone also partially affected a total of 2,542 structures across several districts, while six of these were destroyed completely.

Discussions were also held between the CM and IMD's scientist KS Hosalikar to understand the intensity of the cyclone as it is said that the speed and intensity will reduce as time progresses.