According to the latest release by local authorities, the army had been placed on alert, while some of the local population has been moved away to lower risk areas.
All major ports are closed.
A cyclone alert has been also declared in Pakistan. ACT members in India are on a stand-by and ready to move into the area at a short notice. They are closely monitoring the situation and providing the first-hand information. Initial contingency planning is being done with emphasis on food, drinking water and temporary shelter. Further updates will be provided as the situation develops.