Cyclone Gaja to make landfall in TN today; over 30,000 personnel on standby
The cyclonic storm 'Gaja' is all set hit Tamil Nadu today with wind speed of 100 km. Gaja is laying at about 430 km south east from Chennai and is set to make landfall between Cuddalore and Pamban today evening bringing heavy rainfall to Tamil Nadu. With the Tamil Nadu government already declaring holiday for Cauvery delta districts, around 30,000 rescue personnel were on standby. Indian Naval ships Ranvir & Khanjar are on standby to proceed to undertake Humanitarian Aid Distress Relief, evacuation, logistic support &medical aid. Ships will be embarked with additional divers, doctors, inflatable rubber boats, integral helicopters & relief material.