Port Blair, Oct 8: The Cyclonic storm ‘Hud Hud’ crossed Andaman Nicobar Islands this evening and is reported to be moving towards Andhra & Odisha Coast. Meanwhile, all the machineries of the A&N Administration responded well to tackle the impact of the cyclone ‘Hud Hud’ in these islands. Widespread dissemination of cyclone warning was done to ensure that no casualty occurs from South Andaman, Middle and North Andaman, the Districts which were on high alert due to the cyclone storm.
Due to the impact of the cyclonic storm, heavy rain & squally wind experienced in South Andaman areas since early morning on Oct 8. Water logging was reported in certain low lying areas such as Mohanpura Market Area, Corbyn’s Cove, Prothrapur, Dhanikari, Manglutan. However, there were no major concerns in these areas.
As a precautionary measure, people from low lying areas of Radha Nagar, Shyam Nagar, Krishna Nagar, Corbyn’s Cove area and Tapu Basti were shifted to safe shelters temporarily.
Cases of land sliding along with uprooting of trees observed at few locations. Road near Murugan Temple damaged due to land sliding while another road was blocked near Rose Valley. Restoration work is under progress at both these places. Another case of land sliding was reported from Chunabhatta, Bambooflat.
Six fishermen of Jollybouy and three fishermen of Havelock have been rescued. Eight fishermen in two Dinghies from Dignabad area were also located with the help of Coast Guard Helo. Foreshore ferry services which were suspended have been restored. Situation has normalized and no loss of life or injury to person has been reported.
Situation in the District of North & Middle Andaman especially in Long Island has normalized from where the cyclonic storm crossed. The NDRF team was pressed into service as a precautionary measure and the team reached Rangat at 4 AM on October 8. Squally wind conditions felt elsewhere in the District resulting in uprooting of trees in few locations. A minor damage to property was also reported. Around 120 persons residing in low lying areas were shifted to safe shelters. No damages to property and loss of life or injury were reported so far from N&M District. In Diglipur Tehsil, two katcha houses were affected due to landslide. DCs have been directed to conduct damage assessment and disbursement of relief/financial assistance as per norms, in a time bound manner, the report added.
Full length of Andaman Trunk Road has been cleared of fallen trees and earth on the road due to sliding at many places. All roads in South Andaman have been cleared of blockages except the road at Tirur.
Meanwhile, under the influence of system, rainfall at many places with heavy and very heavy rainfall at isolated places would occur during the next 12 hours. Squally wind speed reaching 50-60 kmph gusting upto 70 kmph would prevail in and around the islands for the next 12 hours.
Sea condition will be high during the next 24 hours and fishermen have been advised not to venture into sea along and off the coast during next 24 hours.
Close watch is still being maintained and the SEOC and EOCs continue to be on alert.
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