India
oi-Deepika S
New Delhi, May 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held a high level meeting to review preparedness on cyclone Tauktae. Top officers from across government departments, including the National Disaster Management Authority, were present at the meeting.
“During the meeting chaired by PM, It was discussed that cabinet secretary is in continuous touch with chief secretaries of coastal states & central ministries/agencies concerned. MHA is reviewing situation 24*7 & is in touch with state govts and UTs and central agencies concerned,” a statement from PMO said.
“Ensure maintenance of all essential services such as power, telecommunications, health, drinking water. Special preparedness needed for Covid-19 management in hospitals, vaccine cold chain and power back up and storage of essential medicines in vulnerable locations due to cyclone,” said the Prime Minister.
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