Severe Cyclonic storm Bulbul is set to make a landfall between Sagar Island in West Bengal and Khepupara in Bangladesh in a few hours from now.....With the states of Odisha already experiencing hevay rains in costal districts, the authorities across the affected area have started rescue efforts and people from low lying areas have been relocated to safer places ....Bulbul will bring in heavy rainfall and gale wind upto 135 kmph and has the potential to make extensive damage.
According to the Indian Metereological Deptt, Cyclone Bulbul will make landfall at West Bengal and Bangladesh coasts across Sunderban delta by Saturday late evening bringing in its wake very heavy rain and gale wind of up to 135 kmph along the coastline. It is likely to weaken gradually and cross the coast with a reduced force as a severe cyclonic storm. The National Crisis Management Committee, headed by Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba, has reviewed the preparedness to deal with the severe cyclone 'Bulbul' .
Meanwhile , heavy rain accompanying by wind reaching over 100kmph uprooted several trees, damaged electric poles in coastal and north Odisha as severe cyclonic storm Bulbul moved close to the Paradip coast.
The coastal districts of the state are experiencing heavy rainfall and gusty winds since midnight last night.
The NDRF and ODRAF teams deployed in the coastal Odisha have already started the road clearing operation. At least 60 Fire Services personnel are kept in readiness with vehicles and equipment in Bhubaneswar for deployment to provide emergency service.
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