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Velocity of Cyclone Hudhud has come down to 90 100 kmph, 3 casualties reported: Ajit Seth

New Delhi, Oct 12 (ANI): After heading meeting with National Crisis Management Committee on Sunday, Cabinet Secretary Ajit Seth said that the velocity of Cyclone Hudhud has come down to 90-100 kmph. He said that the casualty reported is three and has not increased till now. He said that there has been physical damage of mobile communication, electricity lines and roads for whose construction and relief, central government will provide with all possible help. He also said that as far as Andhra Pradesh is concerned, quick assessment will be done and restoration process will start after that. Seth also advised eastern states to taken precautionary measures as the cyclone is possible to show affects their too. Oct 12, 2014
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At least 4 people died in cyclone hudhud, PM has assured all help: N Chandrababu Naidu

Hyderabad, Oct 12 (ANI): After chairing a high level meeting, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday said that at least four people are reported dead while death of two is confirmed. Naidu said that the authorities are not able to assess wind speed as they have lost communications and that the situation is serious in 3-4 districts of the state. He said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured all cooperation and are arrangements are made so that quick action will be taken to tackle the cyclone. He said that the state government in cooperation with the centre is doing its best to provide relief. Oct 12, 2014
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Regular contact between State and Centre: Jitendra Singh on cyclone Hudhud

Mumbai, Oct 12 (ANI): Minister of State in PMO Jitendra Singh on Sunday commenting on the cyclone Hudhud said that there has been regular contact between the state government and the central government. He added that army and NDRF are also involved in the relief and rescue operations. He further said that the government is prepared for every situation as they are forewarned. Oct 12, 2014
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Relief and rescue operations crtical over Vizag: IMD

New Delhi, Oct 12 (ANI): IMD DG LS Rathore on Sunday while addressing a press conference said that the relief and rescue operations are critical in Vishakhapatnam and the department is hoping that the aircrafts can be deployed by the 13th morning if the speed of winds decreases. He added that northern coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh will see heavy rain and high speed winds. He further said that so far maximum damage has taken place in Vishakhapatnam. Oct 12, 2014
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42 teams deployed for rescue and relief: NDRF on cyclone Hudhud

New Delhi, Oct 12 (ANI): NDRF DIG Randeep Kumar Rana on Sunday said that the cyclone Hudhud will cross Vizag in about an hour and 42 teams have been deployed for rescue and relief operations. He added when cyclone Hudhud passes the windfall will be 180 kmph and this makes it a severe cyclone. He further said that no causalities have been confirmed till now. Oct 12, 2014
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Cyclone Hudhud intensifies with heavy rains and wind at Vishakhapatnam coast

Visakhapatnam, Oct 12 (ANI): Heavy rains and wind intensified as cyclonic storm Hudhud grew in sheer force in Bay of Bengal, uprooting trees and threatening to devastate farmlands as it is about to make landfall in Andhra Pradesh on Sunday. Around 150,000 people have been evacuated in Andhra Pradesh to high-rise buildings, shelters and relief centres. Authorities have been stocking cyclone shelters with dry rations, water purification tablets and generators. They have opened up 24-hour emergency control rooms and dispatched satellite phones to officials in charge of vulnerable districts. Meanwhile, passengers were stuck in the bus stops for bus services have been halted due to heavy rainfall. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) rated Hudhud as a very severe cyclonic storm that could pack gusts of 195 km/h and dump more than 24.5 cm of rain when it makes landfall. Oct 12, 2014
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Threat of cyclone Hudhud halts train services in eastern coast

Visakhapatnam, Oct 11 (ANI): Indian Railways cancelled trains in the eastern coast on Saturday as Cyclone Hudhud approaches with the threat of widespread damage. Thirty seven trains originating from port city Visakhapatnam and Bhubaneshwar or going through either of them, were cancelled for Sunday, when the cyclone is set to hit. Thirty one trains will be diverted through other states. Cyclone Hudhud was about 470 km offshore on Friday, satellite images showed, and was expected to hit land around the key port city of Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh on Sunday morning. It will also impact the neighbouring Odisha. Passengers are now scared to board trains. Help lines have been set up at various railway stations and emergency and controlling staff have been deployed to meet any contingency. The railways will also coordinate with the State Government and National Disaster Relief Force, if need be. The railways have also guaranteed speedy refunds for passengers whose trains have been cancelled or diverted. Oct 11, 2014
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Panic stricken villagers migrate as India-Pakistan conflict continues

Kathua, Oct 10 (ANI): Hundreds of villagers in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir migrated to safer zones as violence between India and Pakistan escalated at the de-facto border dividing the two nuclear-armed rivals. Nine Pakistani and eight Indian civilians have been killed since security forces of both sides started heavy shelling more than a week ago along a 200-km stretch of border in the disputed region of Kashmir. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon also expressed concern about the conflict, deploring the deaths and displacement of civilians in the worst fighting between the two nations in over a decade. District administration arranged buses and villagers around the international border were evacuated to safer regions. Almost 20,000 Indian civilians have fled their homes in the lowlands around India's Jammu region to escape the fighting, taking refuge in schools and relief camps. Oct 10, 2014
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Schools close in Kashmir amid continuous shelling by Pak even as people continue to flee from their

Rajouri, Oct 10 (ANI): Schools along border in Rajouri district of Kashmir have been closed down amid continuous shelling. Police said that parents are not sending their children to school due to fear of firing along the fence. Almost 20,000 Indian civilians have fled their homes in the lowlands around Jammu region to escape the fighting, taking refuge in schools and relief camps. On the Pakistan side of the border, villagers moved among piles of debris from walls and roofs of their homes destroyed by mortar shells. India held a meeting on Wednesday of its top security officials to discuss how to handle the conflict. Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has called a similar meeting on Friday. Meanwhile, Hindu Sena staged a protest outside Pakistan's embassy in New Delhi against continuous shelling along the international border in Kashmir by the nuclear armed neighbour. Oct 10, 2014
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Omar Abdullah visits relief camps set up for ceasefire violation victims

Hiranagar, Oct 9 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday visited the relief camps set up for ceasefire violation victims. Thousands took refuge in relief camps in the disputed region of Kashmir after some of the most intense fighting between nuclear-armed neighbours Pakistan and India in a decade. A total of eight Indian civilians have been killed since the firings started more than a week ago in the mostly Muslim Himalayan region. While exchanges of sporadic fire are common along the de facto border dividing the region, the number of civilian deaths is unusual. Oct 9, 2014
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Villagers take refuge in camps as worst India-Pakistan fighting continues

Jammu And Kashmir, Oct 9 (ANI): Thousands took refuge in relief camps in the disputed region of Kashmir after some of the most intense fighting between nuclear-armed neighbours Pakistan and India in a decade. A total of eight Indian civilians have been killed since the firings started more than a week ago in the mostly Muslim Himalayan region. On Wednesday night, another ceasefire violation by Pakistani troops along the International Border injured eight persons, including three BSF jawans. Oct 9, 2014
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