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Cyclone Mora: Northeast India, Odisha, West Bengal on high alert as storm hits Bangladesh; Indian Navy fleet on standby

Odisha, West Bengal, Northeast states of India are bracing for heavy rainfall as Cyclone Mora made landfall at Bangladesh coast on Tuesday morning. Meanwhile, Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet ships have been put on the highest state of readiness so that help can be extended promptly in case cyclone Mora hits parts of Bangladesh.

“It is likely to turn into deep depression and make a landfall in Bangladesh by Tuesday afternoon/evening. Indian Navy Eastern Fleet ships are at the highest state of readiness to render assistance if required,” a senior Navy official said in New Delhi on Monday.