Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday assigned deputy chief ministers and ministers to eight districts to oversee preparedness measures and monitor the situation ahead of a possible cyclone expected to approach the Odisha-Andhra Pradesh coast on October 28, according to an official statement.
The ministers will remain in their respective districts from October 27 to 29 to coordinate preparedness efforts and ensure timely action in the event of a potential threat from the weather system, the statement issued by the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said.
Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo has been assigned to Koraput, while Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida will oversee preparedness in Rayagada.
Rabi Narayan Naik has been assigned to Kandhamal, Bibhuti Bhushan Jena to Ganjam, Krushna Chandra Patra to Nabarangpur, Nityananda Gond to Malkangiri, Mukesh Mahaling to Kalahandi and Suryabanshi Suraj to Gajapati.
The deployment is aimed at strengthening coordination between the state government and district administrations and ensuring that necessary precautionary measures are taken in advance.
The ministers will monitor the preparedness arrangements in their respective districts and coordinate with local authorities to facilitate a prompt response, if required.
The possible cyclone is expected to approach the Odisha-Andhra Pradesh coast on October 28. The state government has initiated preparedness measures in view of the potential threat.
