IN PICS | This Is How Andhra, Odisha & Bengal Are Gearing Up To Tackle Cyclone Asani

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A river traffic police personnel makes an announcement as part of precautionary measures against Cyclone Asani on the banks of Ganga river in Kolkata. As many as 12 NDRF teams were deployed and five teams were on standby in West Bengal while additional teams are also in readiness if required. (Image: PTI)

Members of the Coast Guard Disaster Relief Teams (DRTs) prepare an inflatable boat and floatation devices as part of precautionary measures against the severe cyclonic storm. Heavy rains lashed Chennai and its suburbs on Tuesday. Ten flights from the Chennai airport were cancelled, including to from Jaipur, Visakhapatnam, Mumbai and Hyderabad, due to the heavy downpour. (Image: PTI)