The Government-run ports of Chennai and Ennore in Tamil
Nadu, and the private port of Marg Karaikal in Puducherry are on high alert
with the cyclonic storm Thane slowly moving towards the Tamil Nadu coast.
All contingencies and security measures are in place to meet
any eventualities from the cyclone, according to sources.
In anticipation of the cyclone, all vessels from the Chennai
port were evacuated from Wednesday night. The vessels were moved to the outer
anchorage for safety.
“We have completely cordoned off the port as there could be
possibility of materials hurting people due to the strong wind,” said Mr Atulya
Mishra, Chairman of the Chennai Port Trust.
At the Ennore port, no vessel is at the port, said an
official.
The private container terminals at the Chennai port have
ensured that the equipment and cranes are tied up to be secure. This will
ensure that the equipment do not move during heavy wind.
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