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NDRF deploys 25 teams for rescue operations in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry
Updated On: 25 November, 2020 08:40 PM IST | Mumbai | ANI
Pradhan informed that more than 30,000 people have been evacuated from Tamil Nadu and 7,000 people have been evacuated from Puducherry, and further praised the Central, state and local governments for working in tandem during rescue operations
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NDRF teams in Tamil Nadu for rescue operations. Pic/Twitter PIB in Tamil Nadu
Preparing for the worst, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has deployed 25 teams in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, which are expected to be hit by the 'very severe' Cyclone Nivar by the end of the day, or by early hours of tomorrow morning, said SN Pradhan, Director General, NDRF on Monday.
"The India Meteorological Department is categorising Cyclone Nivar as 'very severe'. With keeping the average gusting speed of 130-140 kilometres per hour in mind, we are preparing for the worst. Our teams have been on the ground for the last 2 days, and the rest will reach by today evening. Till now 25 teams are deployed through Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, including 19 teams in Tamil Nadu and six in Puducherry," said Pradhan.
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