Odisha prepares for possible cyclonic strikes in October-November

The coastal state of Odisha is exposed to the vagaries of cyclonic strikes. These usually take place during October-November. Hence, the state government wants to take preemptive measures. It has directed the district officials in vulnerable pockets to remain ready to tackle exigencies arising from the situation. At times, the season of cyclones extend up to December 15. Odisha describes this as the “cyclone season.” Suresh Chandra Mohapatra is the Chief Secretary of the state. While presiding over a state-level cyclone preparedness meeting in Bhubaneswar, he said the geographical position and climate of Odisha is such the state is always prone to floods and storms. However, right now, there is no forecast of any cyclone in the next fortnight. The Regional Centre of the India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) in Bhubaneswar confirms this. Odisha sounds alert for ‘cyclone season’ preparedness.

In view of the situation, the government wants all departments to remain alert and be ready to tackle any situation that arises during the cyclone-season. They have to ensure availability of all necessary equipment and human resources. This should be as per the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). In addition, the government issued instructions to ensure that all the tube-wells are in functioning condition in rural and urban areas. The authorities must also make provisions for an adequate stock of medicines, bleaching powder, halogen tablets, ambulance and doctors’ team in full preparedness. Incidentally, there is an IMD forecast about formation of a fresh cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal. This could likely be in the second half of this month (October 14 to October 20). Due to this, there could be another spell of heavy rain in the state.

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