Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday said a total of 5602 farmers have been affected, 37 houses damaged so far due to the cyclonic storm 'Phethai.'

Addressing the media here, Naidu said, "17 Mandals are affected in East Godavari district, in which 5602 farmers are affected, 37 houses are damaged, 28 partially damaged, and 2179 hectares of paddy fields and 30 hectares of horticulture have been damaged."

However, Naidu said electricity supply has been restored in 14 mandals, while 187 rehabilitation camps have been set up.

"32,000 people have been provided food. Mobile connectivity has been restored. East Godavari and Krishna administration brought the situation under control within hours," he added.

Talking about the preparedness of the state administration, Naidu said hourly bulletins were issued to create awareness, assisted by the Andhra Pradesh Weather Forecasting and Early Warning Research Centre (AWARE), with the help of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

Elaborating upon the measures that the state took in order to minimise the damage of the cyclone, the chief minister asserted that the teams were prepared for any eventuality and mock drill too was held.

"On December 7, we identified it and, assessed that it will turn into a cyclone. However, Pethai played hide and seek, and its intensity weakened too. The mangrove forests in the region also reduced the effect. We had prepared teams to face any eventuality and also conducted mock drills," said Naidu.

Lauding the efforts of the officials and workers who were involved in restoration and clearance work the chief minister added, "Our collectors and district level departments worked very hard and efficiently. At Kakinada, they worked within minutes and within half an hour of landfall, everything was cleared. We managed power failures, used generators within minutes of power failure. We established multipurpose cyclone shelters. Midday meal system was used for providing food to the victims."

Naidu, who conducted an aerial survey of the areas affected by the cyclone in East Godavari district earlier today, also informed that as many as 51 IAS officers have worked in the rescue-restoration operations.

As per Naidu, a cyclone plays on the psyche of people and in order to counter that, a lot of manpower was provided including the deployment of National Disaster Response Force, State Disaster Response Force, and other such agencies.

"During Hudhud cyclone, we had prepared a blue book, it was used during Titli cyclone. The blue book of Titli was fully used this time," he said.Cyclone Phethai hit Katrenikona town of Andhra Pradesh's East Godavari district on December 17.

 
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday said a total of 5602 farmers have been affected, 37 houses damaged so far due to the cyclonic storm 'Phethai.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday said a total of 5602 farmers have been affected, 37 houses damaged so far due to the cyclonic storm 'Phethai.' Addressing the media here, Naidu said, "17 Mandals are affected in East Godavari district, in which 5602 farmers are affected, 37 houses are damaged, 28 partially damaged, and 2179 hectares of paddy fields and 30 hectares of horticulture have been damaged." However, Naidu said electricity supply has been restored in 14 mandals, while 187 rehabilitation camps have been set up. "32,000 people have been provided food. Mobile connectivity has been restored. East Godavari and Krishna administration brought the situation under control within hours," he added. Talking about the preparedness of the state administration, Naidu said hourly bulletins were issued to create awareness, assisted by the Andhra Pradesh Weather Forecasting and Early Warning Research Centre (AWARE), with the help of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Elaborating upon the measures that the state took in order to minimise the damage of the cyclone, the chief minister asserted that the teams were prepared for any eventuality and mock drill too was held. "On December 7, we identified it and, assessed that it will turn into a cyclone. However, Pethai played hide and seek, and its intensity weakened too. The mangrove forests in the region also reduced the effect. We had prepared teams to face any eventuality and also conducted mock drills," said Naidu. Lauding the efforts of the officials and workers who were involved in restoration and clearance work the chief minister added, "Our collectors and district level departments worked very hard and efficiently. At Kakinada, they worked within minutes and within half an hour of landfall, everything was cleared. We managed power failures, used generators within minutes of power failure. We established multipurpose cyclone shelters. Midday meal system was used for providing food to the victims." Naidu, who conducted an aerial survey of the areas affected by the cyclone in East Godavari district earlier today, also informed that as many as 51 IAS officers have worked in the rescue-restoration operations. As per Naidu, a cyclone plays on the psyche of people and in order to counter that, a lot of manpower was provided including the deployment of National Disaster Response Force, State Disaster Response Force, and other such agencies. "During Hudhud cyclone, we had prepared a blue book, it was used during Titli cyclone. The blue book of Titli was fully used this time," he said.Cyclone Phethai hit Katrenikona town of Andhra Pradesh's East Godavari district on December 17.

Cyclone Phethai: 5602 farmers affected, 37 houses damaged

The Met department has warned of heavy rains in many districts of South Bengal, Odisha and coastal areas of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh on Monday as an effect of the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/cyclone-phethai-to-make-landfall-in-andhra-pradesh-on-monday-tamil-nadu-puducherry-to-receive-heavy-rainfall-184427">cyclone 'Phethai'</a>, which is likely to make landfall in Andhra Pradesh's Kakinada today afternoon.

22 passenger trains have been cancelled, one train rescheduled and one train partially cancelled in view of the rainfall due to cyclone Phethai.&nbsp;

Coastal Andhra Pradesh, north Tamil Nadu and Odisha are likely to experience rainfall in the next two days with a deep depression set to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm and make a landfall between Ongole and Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh.

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However, the IMD clarified that due to "unfavourable environmental conditions", the cyclone will "weaken slightly before making landfall".

In a statement, the IMD said, "The Cyclonic storm 'Phethai' over southwest and adjoining the west-central Bay of Bengal moved further north-northwestwards with a speed of 26 kmph during past 06 hours, intensified into a severe cyclonic storm. It is very likely to move north-northwestwards and cross Andhra Pradesh coast around Kakinada during December 17 afternoon. However, due to unfavourable environmental conditions, it is likely to weaken slightly before landfall and cross the coast as a cyclonic storm".

A warning of heavy rainfall over isolated areas in coastal Andhra, north Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Jharkhand, south Chhattisgarh, and the Gangetic West Bengal, as well as strong wind warnings for south Andhra, north Tamil Nadu, and coastal Puducherry were also issued.&nbsp;

The IMD further predicted damage to thatched huts, minor damage to power and communication lines due to breaking of branches, major damage to Kutcha and damage to Pucca roads, uprooting of small trees and some damage to paddy crops, banana, papaya trees and orchards, apart from sea water inundation in low lying areas after erosion of Kutcha embankments.

(With inputs from ANI)

The Met department has warned of heavy rains in many districts of South Bengal, Odisha and coastal areas of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh on Monday as an effect of the cyclone 'Phethai', which is likely to make landfall in Andhra Pradesh's Kakinada today afternoon.

The Met department has warned of heavy rains in many districts of South Bengal, Odisha and coastal areas of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh on Monday as an effect of the cyclone 'Phethai', which is likely to make landfall in Andhra Pradesh's Kakinada today afternoon. 22 passenger trains have been cancelled, one train rescheduled and one train partially cancelled in view of the rainfall due to cyclone Phethai. Coastal Andhra Pradesh, north Tamil Nadu and Odisha are likely to experience rainfall in the next two days with a deep depression set to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm and make a landfall between Ongole and Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh. Cyclone warning centre, Vizag: Y'day's severe cyclonic storm weakened slightly but continuing as severe cyclonic storm. It's about 160 km southeast of Machilipatnam&190 km south of Kakinada, likely to move in northerly direction&cross Kakinada by this afternoon. #CyclonePhethai pic.twitter.com/6BYHg5ECFx — ANI (@ANI) December 17, 2018 × However, the IMD clarified that due to "unfavourable environmental conditions", the cyclone will "weaken slightly before making landfall". In a statement, the IMD said, "The Cyclonic storm 'Phethai' over southwest and adjoining the west-central Bay of Bengal moved further north-northwestwards with a speed of 26 kmph during past 06 hours, intensified into a severe cyclonic storm. It is very likely to move north-northwestwards and cross Andhra Pradesh coast around Kakinada during December 17 afternoon. However, due to unfavourable environmental conditions, it is likely to weaken slightly before landfall and cross the coast as a cyclonic storm". A warning of heavy rainfall over isolated areas in coastal Andhra, north Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Jharkhand, south Chhattisgarh, and the Gangetic West Bengal, as well as strong wind warnings for south Andhra, north Tamil Nadu, and coastal Puducherry were also issued. The IMD further predicted damage to thatched huts, minor damage to power and communication lines due to breaking of branches, major damage to Kutcha and damage to Pucca roads, uprooting of small trees and some damage to paddy crops, banana, papaya trees and orchards, apart from sea water inundation in low lying areas after erosion of Kutcha embankments. (With inputs from ANI)

Andhra Pradesh on alert as Cyclone Phethai approaches; several trains cancelled

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/cyclone-phethai-likely-to-make-landfall-in-coastal-andhra-today-afternoon-high-alert-sounded-184622">Cyclone Phethai </a>has made a landfall at Katrenikona in East Godavari district on Monday afternoon.&nbsp;

Heavy rains and winds experienced in many areas in the district. Entire Konaseema region is receiving heavy rainfall. The government has issued alerts to people to be careful.

Incessant rains were lashing East Godavari, West Godavari, Krishna and Guntur districts since Sunday night under the impact of 'Phethai' in the Bay of Bengal. Squally winds have uprooted trees and electricity poles in some places.

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Electricity supply to Kakinada town and several other parts of East Godavari district was snapped. The meteorologists have asked people to remain indoors during the landfall of the storm.

Authorities have sounded a red alert in seven out of nine coastal districts and opened over 300 relief camps to provide shelter to people evacuated from coastal villages and low-lying areas.

22 passenger trains have been cancelled, one train rescheduled and one train partially cancelled in view of the rainfall due to cyclone Phethai.&nbsp;

Coastal Andhra Pradesh, north Tamil Nadu and Odisha are likely to experience rainfall in the next two days with a deep depression set to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm and make a landfall between Ongole and Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh.

(With inputs from agencies)

Cyclone Phethai has made a landfall at Katrenikona in East Godavari district on Monday afternoon. Heavy rains and winds experienced in many areas in the district.

Cyclone Phethai has made a landfall at Katrenikona in East Godavari district on Monday afternoon. Heavy rains and winds experienced in many areas in the district. Entire Konaseema region is receiving heavy rainfall. The government has issued alerts to people to be careful. Incessant rains were lashing East Godavari, West Godavari, Krishna and Guntur districts since Sunday night under the impact of 'Phethai' in the Bay of Bengal. Squally winds have uprooted trees and electricity poles in some places. CG Raju, PRO Eastern Naval Command: #CyclonePhethai is expected to make landfall around Kakinada coast this afternoon. Post-landfall, Naval helicopters & aircraft will be flown to undertake an aerial survey for relief & rescue operations. pic.twitter.com/6HIqAZBF9M — ANI (@ANI) December 17, 2018 × Electricity supply to Kakinada town and several other parts of East Godavari district was snapped. The meteorologists have asked people to remain indoors during the landfall of the storm. Authorities have sounded a red alert in seven out of nine coastal districts and opened over 300 relief camps to provide shelter to people evacuated from coastal villages and low-lying areas. 22 passenger trains have been cancelled, one train rescheduled and one train partially cancelled in view of the rainfall due to cyclone Phethai. Coastal Andhra Pradesh, north Tamil Nadu and Odisha are likely to experience rainfall in the next two days with a deep depression set to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm and make a landfall between Ongole and Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh. (With inputs from agencies)

Heavy rains lash Andhra Pradesh's coastal area as Cyclone Phethai makes landfall in East Godavari district

The coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu will experience heavy rainfall for the next two days as a deep depression is set to intensify into Cyclone 'Phethai'.

"The deep depression in the south-eastern area of the Bay of Bengal has moved to the northern side with a speed of 17 Kilometres an hour and has now intensified and developed into a cyclonic storm named 'Phethai'. It is very likely to move to the northeastern side and cross Andhra Pradesh coast between Ongole and Kakinada during December 17, "the statement from the meteorological department read.

The department also predicted light to moderate rain and thunderstorm in parts of Odisha on Sunday. It also predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in various districts of the state.

The statement also said, "Light to moderate rain/thundershower likely to occur at many places over districts of south Odisha and a few places over districts of north Odisha on December 16, at many places over districts of Odisha on 17. and at a few places over districts of Odisha on December 18."

The Department informed that Gajapati, Ganjam, Rayagada and Kalahandi district would experience heavy rainfall on Sunday.&nbsp;

While on Monday, heavy rainfall is expected in various districts including Kalahandi, Malkangiri. Koraput, Rayagada, Nawarangpur.

(With inputs from ANI)

The coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu will experience heavy rainfall for the next two days as a deep depression is set to intensify into Cyclone 'Phethai'.

The coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu will experience heavy rainfall for the next two days as a deep depression is set to intensify into Cyclone 'Phethai'. "The deep depression in the south-eastern area of the Bay of Bengal has moved to the northern side with a speed of 17 Kilometres an hour and has now intensified and developed into a cyclonic storm named 'Phethai'. It is very likely to move to the northeastern side and cross Andhra Pradesh coast between Ongole and Kakinada during December 17, "the statement from the meteorological department read. The department also predicted light to moderate rain and thunderstorm in parts of Odisha on Sunday. It also predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in various districts of the state. The statement also said, "Light to moderate rain/thundershower likely to occur at many places over districts of south Odisha and a few places over districts of north Odisha on December 16, at many places over districts of Odisha on 17. and at a few places over districts of Odisha on December 18." The Department informed that Gajapati, Ganjam, Rayagada and Kalahandi district would experience heavy rainfall on Sunday. While on Monday, heavy rainfall is expected in various districts including Kalahandi, Malkangiri. Koraput, Rayagada, Nawarangpur. (With inputs from ANI)

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