The months of October and November in Odisha ‘Cyclone period’ It is believed. In such a situation, the state government has started making preparations to deal with the possible disaster. An official said on Friday that Chief Secretary PK Jena chaired a high-level meeting here and during this he directed the District Magistrates and Secretaries of various departments to remain alert for 45 days from October 10. Bhubaneswar Regional Meteorological Center Director HR Biswas informed the state government during the meeting that the south-west monsoon is likely to withdraw by October 10. monsoon Adverse weather conditions are created in the Bay of Bengal in the state within 45 days after its withdrawal. Biswas told the state government that the state needs to remain alert for 45 days after October 10, because in the past most of the cyclones have formed during this period.
10 major cyclones have hit Odisha since 1999
An official of the Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA) said, ‘Odisha has been hit by 10 major cyclones since 1999 and October is the cyclone season for the eastern state. About 10,000 people were killed in a super cyclone in the coastal districts of Jagatsinghpur and Kendrapara on 29 October 1999 and on 11 October 2013. Cyclone ‘Phailin’ Coastal areas were also affected.
Instructions issued for DM of sensitive districts
Development Commissioner, Special Relief Commissioner, 12 department heads, Director of Regional Meteorological Center in Bhubaneswar, Director General (Fire Services) and heads of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and ODRAF attended the meeting held on Thursday. Jena issued instructions to district magistrates of sensitive areas in the wake of past cyclones in the state, stressing the need for cooperation and coordination between departments.
Make all preparations by 10th October
He directed that all preparations should be completed by October 10 and all arrangements should be ensured. Jena said, ‘Departments already have a specific SOP (standard operating procedure) to deal with disasters. Now, department heads have to check and recheck them for emergencies. Officials of departments should also be motivated to work together during the crisis.