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The Western Naval Command is geared up for emergency response during Cyclone Nisarga.
In Mumbai, the personnel from Maharashtra naval area are on standby with five flood rescue teams and three diving teams. Cyclone Nisarga is expected to make landfall near Mumbai on Wednesday afternoon.
Similar arrangements have been set up in Karwar, Goa, Daman and Diu naval areas. The teams will also be deployed for relief and rescue during the monsoon season, said PIB (Defence Wing) press statement.
With the monsoons imminent over the West coast of the country, the Western Naval Command has mobilised adequate resources for flood relief, rescue and diving assistance in the event of excessive rainfall and flooding of both urban and rural areas, in coordination with the respective State Governments, the statement said.
The statement added that the teams have been stationed at various naval areas across Mumbai city, which will enable early response over a larger area. These teams are fully equipped and have been trained for rescue operations.
Survey of known flood-prone areas has been undertaken and all necessary preparations are in place. Similar arrangements have been made at Karwar, Goa Daman and Diu naval areas.
The respective Navy Commanders are in touch with the State authorities, NDRF and SDRF, to provide a quick response to a crisis.
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