Indian Navy prepares for Cyclone Dana landfall; Two ships with relief on standby

Hyderabad: The Eastern Naval Command of the Indian Navy is preparing to provide disaster relief and humanitarian assistance in response to the potential severe impact of Cyclone Dana along the coasts of Odisha and West Bengal.

Eastern Naval Command, in coordination with Naval Officers-in-Charge (NOIC) in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and West Bengal, has activated a comprehensive disaster response mechanism.

As part of this preparation, Flood Relief and Diving Teams are being mobilised to assist in coordinated rescue and relief operations if needed. To support relief efforts from sea, two ships of the Eastern Fleet are standing by with supplies and rescue and diving teams.

ENC is working closely with units such as the Base Victualling Yard (BVY), Material Organisation and the naval hospital INHS Kalyani in Visakhapatnam to provide essential supplies and medical support if sought by the state administration.

“As part of this preparation, HADR pallets, including essential clothing, drinking water, food, medicines, and emergency relief materials, have been deployed by road to key locations in the areas that are likely to be affected. In addition, Flood Relief and Diving Teams are being mobilised to assist in coordinated rescue and relief operations if needed. To support relief efforts from the Sea, two ships of the Eastern Fleet are standing by with supplies and rescue and diving teams. The Indian Navy continues to monitor the situation closely and remains on high alert, ready to extend its support to the civil authorities and the people affected by Cyclone Dana,” said a spokesperson of Eastern Naval Command.