PM asks officials to take preventive measures regarding Cyclone Fani

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his concern over the situation arising due to Cyclone Fani. He has asked the officials to take preventive measures. Cyclone Fani, that has been gaining strength in the south-east Bay of Bengal.

New Delhi: Expressing concern over the situation arising due to Cyclone Fani, Prime Minister Narendra Modi directed the concerned officials to take preventive measures and provide assistance.

"Spoke to officials regarding the situation arising due to Cyclone Fani. Asked them to take preventive measures and be prepared to provide all possible assistance. Also urged them to work closely with Governments of the affected states. Praying for everyone's safety and wellbeing (sic)," Modi tweeted.

Cyclone Fani, that has been gaining strength in the south-east Bay of Bengal, is likely to intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm in the next 24 hours, the weather department said on Sunday.

It is likely to bring light to moderate rain across Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh over the next two days.