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Cyclone Tauktae: Five-storey building collapses in Ahmedabad
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Cyclone Tauktae: Five-storey building collapses in Ahmedabad

On Wednesday, a five-storey building collapsed in the Jamalpur area of Ahmedabad. The 24-year-old building had been vacated by all 28 residents in time. No injuries or casualties have been reported in the incident. The building had begun to sway on Tuesday as the result of strong winds caused by Cyclone Tauktae, due to which the residents were made to vacate the building by the authorities on Tuesday itself.

A landfall occurred between Diu and Una town of Gir Somnath district in Gujarat at 1:30 am on Tuesday due to extremely severe cyclonic storm Tauktae. 45 people have lost their lives in cyclone related incidents in Gujarat.

The cyclone has severely damaged the state's coastal areas. Thousands of trees were destroyed, and over 69,000 electric poles and lots of trees were uprooted. The standing summer crops were also severely hit. Cattle deaths were also reported. Over 674 roads were closed, and 5,000 villages in the state experienced a power failure.

Chief Minister Vijay Rupani assured the citizens on Tuesday that the government will take a quick survey of the damages caused by the cyclone and provide assistance accordingly. He also said that the cash doles will be paid as per government norms.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took an aerial survey on Wednesday of the areas affected by the cyclone in the state. He announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh to be given to the kin of those who lost their lives in the cyclone in all the affected areas. The injured will be given Rs 50,000.

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Also read: Ulhasnagar residents urge govt to redevelop illegal buildings

Also read: Cyclone Tauktae: 21 ports in Gujarat suspends operations

On Wednesday, a five-storey building collapsed in the Jamalpur area of Ahmedabad. The 24-year-old building had been vacated by all 28 residents in time. No injuries or casualties have been reported in the incident. The building had begun to sway on Tuesday as the result of strong winds caused by Cyclone Tauktae, due to which the residents were made to vacate the building by the authorities on Tuesday itself. A landfall occurred between Diu and Una town of Gir Somnath district in Gujarat at 1:30 am on Tuesday due to extremely severe cyclonic storm Tauktae. 45 people have lost their lives in cyclone related incidents in Gujarat. The cyclone has severely damaged the state's coastal areas. Thousands of trees were destroyed, and over 69,000 electric poles and lots of trees were uprooted. The standing summer crops were also severely hit. Cattle deaths were also reported. Over 674 roads were closed, and 5,000 villages in the state experienced a power failure. Chief Minister Vijay Rupani assured the citizens on Tuesday that the government will take a quick survey of the damages caused by the cyclone and provide assistance accordingly. He also said that the cash doles will be paid as per government norms. Prime Minister Narendra Modi took an aerial survey on Wednesday of the areas affected by the cyclone in the state. He announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh to be given to the kin of those who lost their lives in the cyclone in all the affected areas. The injured will be given Rs 50,000. Image Source Also read: Ulhasnagar residents urge govt to redevelop illegal buildings Also read: Cyclone Tauktae: 21 ports in Gujarat suspends operations

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