'Those evacuated due to Nivar will be given essentials'

People evacuated from low-lying areas in Puducherry will be provided with essential items like water, hand sanitizer, and face mask, said Puducherry Chief Minister V. Narayanasamy ahead of very severe cyclonic storm Nivar.

“Central control room is operating from State Disaster Management control room to provide help to the public. People from low-lying areas have been evacuated. They will be provided with food, water, hand sanitizers, and face masks. The fishermen advised not to venture into the sea,” said CM Narayanasamy.