Indian Coast Guard (ICG) initiated series of pre-emptive measures from the first sign of weather disturbance in the Bay of Bengal on Apr 23, 2019, and implemented lessons learnt from Cyclone Ockhi to ensure the safety of lives at sea. Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm Fani is presently 260 nautical miles SE of Vishakhapatnam and likely to intensify further and cross Odisha coast between Gopalpur and Chandbali to the south of Puri around May 03, 2019.

Consequent to formation of low pressure in South East Bay of Bengal around April 23, 2019, Indian Coast Guard initiated a series of pre-emptive measures to prevent loss of fishermen lives. ICG formations were put on high alert and high state of preparedness. Fisheries Authorities, State Authorities and local administration were warned since April 23, 2019, onwards for precautionary measures. Close liaison is being maintained with the State Administration, various departments and Indian Meteorological Department to ensure widespread precautionary measures in the affected areas.

Indian Coast Guard Remote Operating Stations located in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and West Bengal are issuing Security/ Safety messages on radio in Vernacular languages.