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Odisha on High Alert as Revenue Minister Heads Review Ahead of Cyclone
✍️ Pragativadi
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 11:16 AM
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The Odisha government placed the state on high alert and the revenue minister chaired a high‑level review meeting to assess preparations for the approaching cyclone.
Odisha's administration has raised the alert level as a cyclonic system moves toward the state's coastline. The decision follows meteorological forecasts indicating the storm could make landfall within the next 48 hours.
State Revenue Minister [Name not specified] convened a high‑level review, bringing together officials from the disaster management authority, police, health services and local administration. The meeting focused on evaluating evacuation plans, shelter readiness, and the deployment of relief resources.
Authorities have urged residents in vulnerable districts to stay vigilant, secure property, and follow instructions from local officials. The state disaster response team is on standby to coordinate rescue operations and provide essential supplies if the cyclone intensifies.
The Indian Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rainfall, strong winds and possible storm surges along the coastal belt, prompting continuous monitoring and periodic updates to the public.
State Revenue Minister [Name not specified] convened a high‑level review, bringing together officials from the disaster management authority, police, health services and local administration. The meeting focused on evaluating evacuation plans, shelter readiness, and the deployment of relief resources.
Authorities have urged residents in vulnerable districts to stay vigilant, secure property, and follow instructions from local officials. The state disaster response team is on standby to coordinate rescue operations and provide essential supplies if the cyclone intensifies.
The Indian Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rainfall, strong winds and possible storm surges along the coastal belt, prompting continuous monitoring and periodic updates to the public.