Cyclone Gulab: PM Narendra Modi Speaks to Odisha, Andhra Pradesh Chief Ministers, Assures All Support From Centre

Cyclone GulabNew Delhi, September 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday spoke to Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy in view of cyclone Gulab and assured all possible support from the Centre.

"Discussed the cyclone situation in parts of Odisha with CM @Naveen_OdishaJi. The Centre assures all possible support in overcoming this adversity. Praying for the safety and well-being of everybody," tweeted the Prime Minister.

He took stock of the situation in Andhra, after speaking to the Chief Minister and said, "Spoke to Andhra Pradesh CM Shri @ysjagan and took stock of the situation arising in the wake of Cyclone Gulab. Assured all possible support from the Centre. I pray for everyone's safety and well-being." Cyclone Gulab To Make Landfall Today, South Central Railway Cancels 12 Trains in View of Cyclonic Storm; Check List of Trains.

Patnaik on Sunday chaired a virtual meeting in Delhi to review the preparedness of 'Cyclone Gulab' which is expected to hit the state by today evening. Cyclone Gulab: PM Narendra Modi Speaks to Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, Assures All Possible Support from Centre.

Ahead of cyclone alerts issued by India Meteorological Department (IMD), Odisha has begun the evacuation drive in the state. Several National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) teams have been deployed in 11 coastal districts of south Odisha. According to IMD, the cyclone is likely to cross south Odisha and north Andhra Pradesh around midnight today.

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