What is the damage potential of a very severe cyclonic storm (91-119 Knots or 168-221 Kmph) and what are the suggested actions?
Structures: Extensive damage to all types Kutcha houses, some damage to old badly managed Pucca structures. Potential threat from flying objects. Communication and power: Extensive uprooting of power and communication poles. Road/Rail: Disruption of rail / road link at several places. Agriculture: Extensive damage to standing crops plantations, orchards. Blowing down of Palm and Coconut trees. Uprooting of large bushy trees. Marine Interests: Phenomenal seas with wave heights more than 14m. Movement in motor boats and small ships not advisable. Coastal Zone: Storm surge up to 2 5 m, Inundation may extend up to 10-15 Km over specific areas. Large boats and ships may get torn from their moorings, country crafts may get detached from moorings Overall Damage Category: Extensive Suggested Actions: Fishermen not to venture into sea. Evacuation from coastal areas essential. Diversion / suspension of rail traffic may be required.
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