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Cyclone “Khaimukh” is all set to make a landfall on Machilipatnam
coastline. According to the news last filed from the weather bureau
“Kaimukh” was gathering momentum and lay stationed at 400 Kms southeast
of Machilipatnam. It is expected to touchdown by Saturday 4:30 pm IST.
Towns and villages adjoining Bhimavaram, Kakinada are likely to bear the
brunt of Khaimuk’s fury. The met department has informed that the state
is likely to experience heavy rains in the next 36 hours. The coastal
districts are likely to be battered with wind speeds in the 65 to 85 kms
range. Fishermaen have been advised not to venture into the open ocean and
the respective district administrations have been asked to gear up to
ensure smooth supplies of essentials for those likely to be affected.
Safety zones have been identified for shelter and efforts are on to
evacuate people from low lying areas. The government is taking all
precautions as it does not want any “administrative failure publicity”
with an election due in 3 or 4 months.
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