The Ganjam district administration has stepped up its emergency response mechanisms as a potential cyclone warning looms over the region.
Authorities have issued strict directives to evacuate residents living in landslide-prone zones, specifically focusing on vulnerable hillside hamlets and remote settlements.
Comprehensive Administrative Preparedness
Addressing the media, the Ganjam District Collector Keerthi Vasan V highlighted the proactive measures being undertaken:
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Targeted Evacuations: Recognising the heightened danger in hilly terrains, officials have finalised plans to relocate residents from high-risk landslide zones to safer, designated shelters immediately.
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Shelter Infrastructure: The district has readied over 1,000 temporary cyclone shelters equipped to accommodate displaced populations with essential amenities.
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Continuous Relief Operations: Food security remains a priority. Following the impact of previous weather systems like ‘Arnab’, the administration continues to distribute cooked and dry rations to affected families, with assurances that food distribution will scale up seamlessly if conditions worsen.
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Official Leaves Cancelled: To ensure maximum administrative readiness, leaves for government employees have been officially cancelled for today and tomorrow.
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Water Management: Proactive measures are also underway to monitor and manage water discharge levels across local dams to prevent sudden flooding.
With yellow and orange weather warnings active starting the 18th, the district administration urges residents in vulnerable pockets to cooperate fully with local authorities as rescue and relief teams remain on high alert.
