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With Cyclone evolving in the bay, Coast Guard heightens operational preparedness at sea

Chennai, Nov 14 (UNI) With the Cyclonic Storm Akvan brewing over the bay and was likely to further intensify, the Indian Coast
Guard (ICG) on Saturday said it has heightened the operatinoal preparedness at sea with ships and aircraft kept in state of readiness
for deployment.
A defence statement here said following the initial indication of the Low Pressure Area over the South East Bay of Bengal having the potential to evolve into a Cyclonic Storm, the ICG) has significantly stepped up operational preparedness along the eastern seaboard, initiating a series of proactive measures to safeguard lives, protect property and enhance maritime safety amid evolving weather conditions.
ICG ships and aircraft have been placed on heightened alert and kept ready for immediate deployment. Coast Guard Radar Stations are also maintaining continuous surveillance of the developing weather system, while maritime patrols are being intensified to disseminate timely weather warnings and safety advisories to fishermen, merchant vessels and other mariners at sea.
It said Remote Operating Stations (ROS) at Chennai and other locations are broadcasting weather warnings and advisories in regional languages over the VHF channels to ensure timely dissemination to the maritime community. Vessels at anchorage are being cautioned, and port authorities are being kept informed to facilitate appropriate precautionary and preventive measures.
The ICG Disaster Response Teams (DRTS) have been formed along the Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Andhra Pradesh coasts for immediate mobilisation and reinforcements to handle emergent situations.
All ICG ships and aircraft are maintaining high state of readiness to undertake Search and Rescue (SAR), evacuation and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations at short notice, should the situation warrant.
The ICG is also maintaining close coordination with the civil administration, port authorities and other maritime stakeholders and remains fully geared up to respond swiftly and effectively to any emerging contingency.
Reaffirming its unwavering commitment to maritime safety, the ICG remains vigilant and mission-ready to safeguard lives and property at sea.
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