Anglers should avoid going to sea due to the danger of cyclone – Chief Secretary appeals

Mumbai, 4 November 2019: Central Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba communicated with the Chief Secretary of the states- Maharashtra, Gujrat, and Daman-Diu through video conferencing. He reviewed the preparations of administration to face the natural calamity likely to be appear due to the cyclone Maha in Arabian Sea.

Cyclone Maha has intensified in the Arabian Sea and alert is issued in the state. A Special alert for Thane and Palghar district is issued. Ajoy Mehta, Chief Secretary of the state has appealed anglers not to go to the sea for next three days (till 8th Nov.) The anglers who are already gone to sea are also advised to return immediately and take shelter at nearest port.

Rainfall is predicted due to the cyclone in Palghar, Thane, and central Maharashtra. Therefore, the district administration is directed to be on alert mode, told the Chief Secretary.

Teams of the National Disaster Response Force are deployed at Pune to provide help in the natural calamity. Their help will be taken if needed. He also told that districts nearby coastal areas are instructed to be more alert as a precautionary measure.

Principal Secretary of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries Department Anupkumar, Secretary of Relief and Rehabilitation Department Kishorraje Nimbalkar, Information and Public Relations Department’s Secretary Brijesh Singh, Director of Disaster Management Unit Abhay Yawalkar were present in the meeting.