Bhubaneswar: Amid the IMD forecast of a cyclonic storm brewing over the Bay of Bengal, Odisha Government on Friday said it is fully prepared to handle the situation.
Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari said there is no need to panic as the administration has already completed preparations.
“Odisha has vast experience in handling severe weather disasters. We are prepared for the worst-case scenario regardless of the intensity or landfall location. All departments and district administrations are fully prepared,” he said.
He added, “This cyclone will also come and pass. To ensure there is no significant damage, the government has put in place all necessary arrangements.
“According to IMD, a Low Pressure Area has formed over southeast and adjoining eastcentral Bay of Bengal. It is likely to intensify into a depression on October 24, into a deep depression on October 25 and into a cyclonic storm over westcentral Bay of Bengal by October 26 morning.
The system is then expected to move west-northwestwards towards North Andhra Pradesh and adjoining South Odisha coasts in the subsequent two days.
IMD Bhubaneswar Director Manorama Mohanty said the precise track will be clear after formation of depression.
Fishermen have been advised not to venture into sea along and off Odisha coast on October 26 and 27.The intensity of rainfall in coastal Odisha will increase from October 27 evening, with very heavy rainfall expected on October 29. Coastal districts may see rainfall with thunderstorm activity on October 26.
