Rajnath: Tourists stuck due to cyclonic conditions in the Andamans are safe

New Delhi: Home Minister Rajnath Singh today said all tourists at Havelock Island in the Andamans, who are stuck due to cyclonic conditions, are safe and efforts are on for their early evacuation.

Singh today called up Lieutenant Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands Jagdish Mukhi and enquired about the status of the stranded tourists.

Mukhi briefed the Home Minister about the situation and the steps taken for rescue of the stranded tourists.

“All the tourists in Havelock Island are safe and the government has made all preparation to evacuate them.

Government will launch rescue operations after the intensity of cyclone reduces,” Singh said in a statement.