How Gujarat geared up to face effects of Cyclone Vayu

Gujarat has been working overtime to ensure that loss of life and damage to property is kept as low as is possible in the wake of Cyclone Vayu. Wind speeds of up to 150kmph and very heavy showers are likely in coastal areas of the state. (ANI photo).

Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani is monitoring the situation closely. He has been in touch with high-ranking state officials as well as the Home Ministry. (IANS photo)

The Indian Air Force has been flying its C-17 on repeat missions with NDRF personnel and relief materials to different parts of coastal Gujarat.

NDRF personnel have been helping in the evacuation process. It is estimated that close to three lakh people in low-lying areas of the state have been moved to safer locations. There are 700 shelter homes that would provide refuge. (PIB photo)

NDRF members have once again been playing a crucial role in the evacuation process as well as making locals aware of what they need to do and what they should avoid to stay safe. (PIB photo)

NDRF personnel with relief materials at Ahmedabad railway station. (IANS photo)

A crane lifts a fishing vessel to a safer location in Veraval. (ANI photo)

Fishermen take their boats to high grounds. They have been warned not to venture out because the sea conditions would be rough to very rough due to Cyclone Vayu. (ANI photo)