The government has taken all precautions for the safety of Kalpakkam nuclear power plant as Tamil Nadu faces a severe cyclonic storm Vardah on Monday.
“All precautions are taken at nuclear plant Kalpakkam to face Vardah. So far all is well and plant operation is normal. The plant is in touch with the India meteorological department,” the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said in a statement.
Live updates of Cyclone Vardah
Kalpakkam is in Kancheepuram, which along with Chennai, Tiruvallur and Villupuram in northern Tamil Nadu, has been pounded by heavy rainfall and high velocity winds.
The Nuclear Power Corporation of India-run power plant has two operational units which produces 440 MW power while another plant of 500 MW is undergoing construction.
The wind speed of cyclone Vardah reached 110-120 kmph as the landfall process began.
People are advised to remain in safe places and cooperate with the state government officials and disaster management agencies, the NDMA said.
As many as 19 team of national disaster response force (one team comprises 35 personnel) have been deployed in coastal areas of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh to deal with any situation arising out of the cyclone’s landfall.
Fishermen are advised not to venture into the sea along and off south Andhra Pradesh, north Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts during the next two days.
{{/usCountry}}Fishermen are advised not to venture into the sea along and off south Andhra Pradesh, north Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts during the next two days.
{{/usCountry}}So far 7,354 people from Tamil Nadu living in areas of possible landfall have been shifted to relief centres.