It was constructed by Pune-based Garware Rope Limited, and aimed at protecting Pentha and adjoining villages from high waves, cyclones, and even tsunamis.
The Andhra Cricket Association (ACA), which hosted five Women’s World Cup matches in Visakhapatnam, including two featuring India, had installed the balloon as part of its stadium decorations.
The CM said, 17,817 people have been evacuated in eight districts of Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri, Kandhamal, Kalahandi and Nabarangpur and 2,048 cyclone shelters have been made ope ...