Odisha Prepares for Severe Cyclone with Evacuations and Emergency Measures

Odisha has mobilised personnel and ordered evacuations as the state prepares for a very severe cyclonic storm expected to make landfall in Andhra Pradesh on October 28. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that a depression over the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm with winds up to 140 kmph. Five districts in Odisha, including Ganjam and Gajapati, are under a red warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has directed officials to prioritise public safety and emergency response, ensuring zero casualties. Over 60 ODRAF teams and 17 NDRF teams have been deployed, along with 225 Fire Services teams. The IMD has also forecast heavy rainfall and thunderstorms across Odisha from October 27 to 29.

Reporting: Indian Express

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