On May 16, local time, the Meteorological Administration of India issued an early warning that the previously predicted tropical cyclone "Tauktae" had risen from a "severe" level to a "very severe" level and had caused at least six deaths.
The tropical cyclone is currently moving from south to north on the west coast of India about 300 kilometers from the coastline. It is expected to make landfall from Gujarat in western India on the 18th.
The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow warning to residents of the coastal zone, requesting all fishing boats and other vessels not to go to sea for the time being.
Affected by the tropical cyclone "Taut", the southern and western coastal states of Kerala, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra and other places have experienced continuous strong winds and heavy rains since the 15th.
In addition, bad weather has also damaged the power supply system in Goa. The power supply of some hospitals that treat patients with COVID-19 has also been interrupted. Some hospitals have activated backup power supplies, and patients in some hospitals have been temporarily transferred to other hospitals for acceptance. Cure.
In addition, the inclement weather brought by the cyclone has also led to the suspension of vaccination work in many of the above-mentioned states.
(Producing Le Xiaomin)
Editor in charge: [Ji Xiang]