Cyclone Tauktae: No damage caused to Coastal Road Project due to storm, says BMC
While heavy rain and gusty winds caused due to cyclonic storm Tauktae that brush passed Mumbai s coastline battered the city with tree falls, wall collapse and waterlogging incidents, BMC claims the under-construction coastal road project did not face any damage. Not a single seawall built for the ambitious coastal road project did not suffer any damage during the storm, the civic officials said.
While the heavy rain and strong winds wreaked destruction on shores across Mumbai and adjoining areas, the coastal project managed to escape it, as work was stopped since Friday. This was a test for us too. As despite such heavy rain, strong and gusty winds the construction is done, especially the seawall did not face any damage during the storm, said a senior BMC official.
Cyclone Tauktae: A cop wins over the internet as he performs duty amid heavy rain & gusty winds; WATCH
A video of a police officer, doing his duty diligently amid Cyclone Tauktae, has taken the internet by storm. The cop is being praised for his indomitable spirit. Written By
Pinkvilla Desk 59580 reads Mumbai Published: May 18, 2021 12:58 am Cyclone Tauktae: A cop wins over the internet as he performs duty amid heavy rain & gusty winds; WATCH
Mumbai and other coastal areas are battling with Tauktae Cyclone that has caused massive destruction. Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) had recently warned that Cyclone Tauktae is expected to intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm. The weather department also said that the cyclone is likely to pass close to Mumbai and may cause heavy rainfall in the city. Amid this, a video of a cop doing his duty amid the heavy rain and strong winds has gone viral and it has taken the internet
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Goa CM speaks to Amit Shah regarding damage caused by Tauktae, assured of full support ANI | Updated: May 17, 2021 13:25 IST Spoke to the Union Home Minister Shri @AmitShah ji regarding the impact and devastation caused by the Tauktae cyclone in the state of Goa, said the Goa CM in a tweet.
He further said that the Home Minister inquired about the damage and assured of full support to the state. Hon ble HM inquired about the widespread damage caused by the cyclone in the state and assured full support of all Central agencies to the State for returning to normalcy. We will provide all necessary assistance to Goans impacted by the cyclone, he added.
Movement of vehicles on Mumbai's iconic Bandra-Worli sea link has been suspended in light of cyclone Tauktae which iscurrently 160 km south-southwest of the financial capital.