Cyclone Fani: NDRF's warriors ready for mighty challenge

Brave personnel of National Disaster Response Force joined state disaster response teams to carry out preparatory works ahead of Cyclone Fani which is likely to make landfall on Friday (May 2). (Zee News Photo)

NDRF teams are tasked to go where people avoid. The NDRF has once again been called in to carry out rescue and relief operations as the state of Odisha, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu brace for impact. (Zee News Photo)

The personnel are helping move people from low-lying areas to safer locations. (IANS Photo)

They are also tasked with spreading awareness on do's and dont's before, during and after the cyclone. (Zee News Photo)

With wind speeds expected to reach 200kmph along Odisha's coastline, the heroes of NDRF once again stare at the storm in the eye, quite literally. (IANS Photo)

NDRF teams, as well as state disaster response teams, are especially deployed in vulnerable areas. (PTI Photo)

NDRF has also been urging locals to help themselves by reaching safer grounds on their own, if possible. Its teams will provide all assistance that may be required. (Zee News Photo)