NCMC Reviews Readiness For ‘Michaung’ Cyclone Approaching Bay of Bengal
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 2nd Dec. The National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC), chaired by Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba, convened on Friday to assess the preparedness of state governments and central ministries/departments for the impending cyclone ‘Michaung’ in the Bay of Bengal.
The cyclone is expected to continue moving west-northwestwards and intensify into a Deep Depression by December 2nd, further developing into a Cyclonic Storm over the Southwest Bay of Bengal around December 3rd. It will then move northwestwards and approach the south Andhra Pradesh and north Tamil Nadu coasts by the morning of December 4th.
Subsequently, it will move nearly northwards, almost parallel to the south Andhra Pradesh coast, and make landfall as a Cyclonic Storm between Nellore and Machilipatnam on December 5th forenoon, with wind speeds of 80-90 Kmph gusting to 100 Kmph.
The Chief Secretaries of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha, along with the Finance Secretary of Puducherry, briefed the committee on the preparatory measures being taken to safeguard the public and property in the expected path of the cyclone.
The local administration is implementing measures to ensure the safety of the people, including advising fishermen not to venture out to sea. Adequate shelters, power supply, medicine, and emergency services are being prepared.
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has deployed 18 teams to Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Puducherry, with an additional 10 teams on standby. The Coast Guard, Army, and Navy have also mobilized rescue and relief teams, along with ships and aircraft, to assist in the response.
During the review of preparedness measures by central agencies and the governments of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Puducherry, the Cabinet Secretary emphasized the importance of taking all necessary preventive and precautionary measures to protect lives and minimize damage to property and infrastructure.
The swift restoration of essential services is also crucial. Efforts should be made to ensure the safe return of fishermen at sea and the protection of personnel working on oil rigs and vessels.
The Cabinet Secretary assured the governments of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Puducherry that all central agencies are prepared and available to provide assistance.
The meeting was attended by the Chief Secretaries of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha, the Finance Secretary of Puducherry, the Union Home Secretary, the Secretaries of the Department of Fisheries and the Ministry of Power, and senior officials from various other ministries and departments.
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