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Cyclone Helen changes direction, heads towards Krishna district

Vijayawada: The severe cyclonic storm ‘Helen'  is changing its direction fast. According to reports it is now approaching towards Krishna district and it is expected to cross the coast near Machilipatnam  by today afternoon.All coastal


National Disaster Rescue Force (NDRF) teams have been deployed in Kothapatnam and Kavali mandals.


Meanwhile, about 12 fishermen were stranded in rough waters in the sea while returning home upon learning about the cyclone threat.

Revenue minister N Raghuveera Reddy held a video conference from Hyderabad and reviewed the preparations with the district collectors and special officers from south coastal districts.

State government rushed senior IAS officers to the cyclone-prone districts as special officers to closely monitor the situation and guide the district collectors.


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