What measures need to be taken to mitigate the impact of Cyclone Biparjoy

Describe the steps taken by the government and other agencies to minimize the impact of Cyclone Biparjoy and protect the affected population.
To mitigate the impact of Cyclone Biparjoy, several measures need to be taken. The government and other agencies have taken several steps to minimize the impact of the cyclone and protect the affected population.
  • Advance warning: The government provided advance warning about the cyclone and advised people to take necessary precautions.
  • Evacuation: The authorities evacuated people from the areas most likely to be impacted by the cyclone to safer locations.
  • Shelter arrangements: The government set up temporary shelters to provide a safe place for people who were forced to evacuate.
  • Provision of essential supplies: The authorities made sure that people in the affected areas had access to food, water, and medical supplies.
  • Rescue and Relief operations: The government and other agencies carried out rescue and relief operations in the affected areas to provide immediate assistance to those in need.
  • Post-cyclone rehabilitation: After the cyclone, the government worked towards rehabilitating the affected areas by providing basic amenities and infrastructure such as water supply, roads, and electricity.
These measures helped to minimize the impact of the cyclone and protect the population in the affected areas.
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