New Delhi: As cyclone Fani has hit Odisha, tree Indian navy's warships -- Sahyadri, Ranvir and Kadmatt with relief material and medical teams will be the first responder.

The ship sailed south of the cyclone to be able to start rescue operations even as other naval vessels remain on standby at Vishakhapattanam. Naval divers teams have also moved to Odisha from Vishakhapattanam.