Cyclone Amphan: About 7 lakh people likely to be affected
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday directed the officers to make sure that each human life is saved as a cyclonic storm is brewing over the Bay of Bengal and is prone to have an effect on the coastal districts of the state.
The state authorities predicts that round seven lakh folks in 649 villages alongside the ocean coast are prone to be severely affected because of the cyclone Amphan.
“IMD has informed that a cyclonic system has formed in the Bay of Bengal. It is likely to affect the Odisha coast during May 18-20. As always, saving of lives is our priority. We should put our best efforts to save every precious human life,” stated the Chief Minister.
He reviewed the preparedness for the cyclone with 12 district collectors and senior officers via video-conferecing on Saturday.
He directed that NDRF, ODRAF and hearth service personnel could also be posted in numerous susceptible areas.
Patnaik additionally appealed to the folks to not panic and cooperate with the administration.
“We have faced many very severe cyclones like Phailin, Hudhud, Titli, Foni and Bulbul and managed successfully. I appeal to the people not to panic and cooperate with the administration,” he added.
Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) Pradeep Jena stated the state authorities is ready to face any eventuality in view of the cyclone.
“As the model indicates, the cyclone may not make a landfall in Odisha. However, we must always remain prepared for the worst. We have activated control room 24×7 in all districts,” stated Jena.
Earlier, Union Cabinet secretary Rajiv Gauba reviewed the preparedness of Odisha with chief secretary Asit Tripathy over video a convention on Saturday.
“As per the predicted path of the cyclone till now, around seven lakh people in 649 villages along the sea coast are likely to be severely affected. The standing crop in lakhs of hectors particularly, ripe summer paddy, pulses and oil seeds, cashew, mango, coconut and vegetables are likely to be damaged in the heavy rainfall and wind,” stated the chief secretary.
Tripathy stated that every one 12 costal districts have been saved underneath alert and they’re ready for any eventuality of change in monitor of the cyclone.
“Around 403 cyclone shelters have been identified in the area likely to be affected by the cyclone. Around 105 of such shelters are currently being used as temporary medical camps and quarantine centers for Covid care,” he added.
He stated Covid test of the individuals accommodated in these facilities are being finished expeditiously on precedence in order that individuals with unfavorable report may be despatched for residence quarantine.
As a contingency association, various buildings have additionally been recognized to be used as cyclone shelter, in case of the necessity for extra evacuation, stated the chief secretary.
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