People panicked after cyclone alarm

Tuesday, May 15, 2007, 15:16 [IST]

Aizawl, May 15 (UNI) People became panicky here today after the Met office issued a cyclone warning.

Met sources informed that a cyclone, at the speed of 65-70 kms per hour, could hit the North East states, Bangladesh, West Bengal and Andaman&Nicobar Islands.

Meteorology officials in New Delhi had also informed the state government to be alert as there was high possibility of a cyclone hitting the state.

While a number of schools have declared holiday, many people were staying indoors.

The cyclonic formation was moving over the Bay of Bengal, about 750 kms from Kolkata, Met sources added.

UNI

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