Speaking in Karauli, Rajasthan, Narendra Modi today said that all precautions have been taken to contain the damage that Cyclone Fani is expected to bring in its wake.

"We have gathered here today. At the same time people living in coastal areas in eastern and southern India are facing an extremely severe cyclone. Centre is in continuous contact with the governments in Odisha, West Bengal, Andhra, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry," the Prime Minister said.

He added, "I took latest update from officers. I held a review meeting yesterday. More than Rs 1000 cr was released to concerned governments yesterday in advance. NDRF, Indian Coast Guard, Army, Navy, and Air Force are working with the administration."

Fani has been described as one of the worst cyclones in years.