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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday directed the agencies to expedite the restoration of normal life in cyclone Yaas affected areas at the earliest.

Reviewing the impact of cyclone Yaas while chairing a high-level meeting here, the Prime Minister also stressed on the need to disburse relief to persons affected by the cyclone, which weakened into a "deep depression" and moved further north-westwards. It will weaken gradually over the next 12 hours.

The Prime Minister noted the effective and proactive role played by the Central and state agencies in responding to the challenges thrown up by the cyclone.