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Odisha Government Calls High-Level Meeting Over Possible Bay of Bengal Cyclone
✍️ Ommcom News
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 07:32 AM
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The Odisha state administration convened a high‑level meeting today to evaluate a possible cyclone forming over the Bay of Bengal.
The Odisha state administration announced a high‑level meeting today in response to a possible cyclone developing over the Bay of Bengal, Ommcom News reported.
Senior officials from the state disaster management authority, the Indian Meteorological Department and the chief minister’s office are expected to attend, aiming to assess the system’s intensity, projected track and potential impact on coastal districts.
Meteorological agencies have placed the disturbance under a watch, noting that wind speeds could reach cyclonic levels within the next 24‑48 hours, prompting preparations for evacuation and pre‑positioning of relief supplies.
The state has already issued advisories for fishermen and coastal residents to stay alert, and the meeting will coordinate further precautionary steps such as possible school closures and reinforcement of embankments.
Officials warned that conditions could evolve rapidly and urged the public to follow official updates for safety.
Senior officials from the state disaster management authority, the Indian Meteorological Department and the chief minister’s office are expected to attend, aiming to assess the system’s intensity, projected track and potential impact on coastal districts.
Meteorological agencies have placed the disturbance under a watch, noting that wind speeds could reach cyclonic levels within the next 24‑48 hours, prompting preparations for evacuation and pre‑positioning of relief supplies.
The state has already issued advisories for fishermen and coastal residents to stay alert, and the meeting will coordinate further precautionary steps such as possible school closures and reinforcement of embankments.
Officials warned that conditions could evolve rapidly and urged the public to follow official updates for safety.