Nisarga may enter MP; Indore, Ujjain on alert
June 04, 2020 01:55
Authorities in
Indore and Ujjain divisions in the western part of Madhya Pradesh have
been asked to be prepared to deal with the impact of Cyclone 'Nisarga',
which is likely to hit the state on Thursday, an IMD official said.
The cyclonic storm is likely to enter Khandwa, Khargone and Burhanpur
districts in the state between 7 am and 11 am on Thursday, the official
said.
Rains have already been reported from some places of the state
due to the impact of the cyclonic storm, he said.
The weather condition
is likely to affect Indore and Ujjain divisions for the next two to
three days, he said, adding that some places may witness thunderstorms
with heavy rains and lightning during this period.
Strong winds ranging
from 50 to 60 kmph are expected in some areas in the western part of
the state, the official said.
Meanwhile, officials in Indore and Ujjain
divisions have been asked to be prepared and alert citizens about the
storm through public announcement systems and social media.
The
government procurement of wheat and gram from the farmers is currently
underway at some centres in both the divisions and authorities have been
instructed to store the purchased grains at safe places.
Meanwhile,
Indore collector Manish Singh said in a meeting that according to the
IMD, the cyclonic storm is likely to hit the district between 11 am and 1
pm on Thursday.
The collector appealed to the citizens to stay indoors
as a precaution during this period.
A control room has also been set
up by the Indore Municipal Corporation to deal with effects of cyclonic
storm, it was stated. -- PTI