Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today reviewed the arrangements regarding preparedness for Cyclone Yaas this evening with Chief Secretary and Special Relief Commissioner through a virtual platform linking the state control room and cyclone dashboard.
The Chief Minister said, “Every life is precious thus all possible steps should be taken to protect life, and again sought the cooperation of people in evacuation.” Patnaik also directed the administration to monitor the situation regularly.
Chief Secretary Suresh Mohapatra briefed the Odisha CM about steps taken by the administration regarding evacuation.
SRCÂ PK Jena made a presentation regarding the position of cyclone. He said the latest data suggest that cyclone will make a landfall between Bahanaga and Basudevpur. Â He also briefed on arrangements made for drinking water, special arrangements at covid hospitals, oxygen buffer, power supply communication network, and other arrangements.
“Evacuation is going on in full swing. Over 2.5 lakh have already been evacuated. All will be evacuated from vulnerable places by tonight,” the Odisha SRC added. He assured the Chief Minister about full preparedness. All are ready to face the cyclone with the rescue and restoration plan.
