Centre Reviews Cyclone Preparedness..Issues Key Directives to Officials

The National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) held a high-level meeting under the chairmanship of Cabinet Secretary Dr. T. V. Somanathan to review the preparedness of central and state agencies for an impending cyclone developing over the Bay of Bengal. The meeting focused on assessing the readiness of government departments, emergency response teams and coastal administrations to handle the potential impact of the cyclone. Authorities were urged to remain alert and ensure that all necessary measures were in place to respond quickly and effectively to any emergency arising from the developing weather system.

During the meeting, Dr. Somanathan directed all concerned agencies and local authorities to ensure that essential services, including electricity, telecommunications and water supply, are restored as quickly as possible if they are disrupted by the cyclone. Stressing the importance of proactive disaster management, he said that protecting human life must remain the highest priority, with all efforts focused on achieving zero loss of life and minimizing damage to property and public infrastructure. Emergency response teams and coastal administrations remain on high alert as authorities continue to monitor the situation and prepare for possible developments.