Hudhud just 610 km from Odisha, 25 rescue teams deployed

October 10, 2014 13:23

With the severe cyclonic storm 'Hudhud' 610 km from the state's coast, the Odisha government today deployed rescue teams at vulnerable places and asked district collectors to begin evacuation of people, particularly in tribal dominated Malkangiri district.

"At least 25 teams, 15 of NDRF and 10 ODRF, have been deployed at vulnerable areas keeping an eye on the cyclone and heavy rainfall," Special Relief Commissioner P K Mohapatra said.

Malkangiri was this time in focus, Mohapatra said, adding the severe cyclonic storm was likely to pass over the district.

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