Directs
departments to remain on high alert; emphasises public safety, timely relief
and swift emergency response
THEBUSINESSBYTES
BUREAU
BHUBANESWAR/RAYAGADA,
OCTOBER 27, 2026
With preparedness
measures being reviewed in anticipation of the possible impact of cyclone
‘Arnab’, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Tuesday chaired a high-level
review meeting at the Rayagada District Collector’s Office, directing all
concerned departments to remain on high alert and ensure coordinated, timely
and effective action to protect lives and minimise potential damage.
Emphasising the State
Government’s ‘Zero Casualty’ goal, Parida called for proactive planning,
constant vigilance and comprehensive preparedness to deal with any eventuality
arising from the possible cyclone. She reviewed the preparedness and response
measures being undertaken by the administration and stressed that all departments
must remain fully equipped to respond promptly to the evolving situation and
address the needs of people in potentially affected areas.
During the meeting,
detailed discussions were held on the State Government’s preparedness strategy,
preventive measures and arrangements to mitigate the possible impact of the
cyclone. The Deputy Chief Minister underscored the need for a coordinated,
people-centric approach, with particular emphasis on safeguarding vulnerable
communities and ensuring that emergency arrangements are in place well in
advance. She directed officials to maintain close coordination and remain
prepared to take immediate action as and when required.
Parida stressed that
public safety must remain the foremost priority in all preparedness and response
activities. She directed the concerned authorities to ensure the timely
distribution of relief materials, uninterrupted availability of safe drinking
water and prompt delivery of essential emergency services. She also emphasised
the need to identify and address potential gaps in preparedness, maintain
effective communication among departments and ensure that assistance reaches
people in need without delay.
Highlighting the
importance of inter-departmental coordination, the Deputy Chief Minister called
for a swift and well-organised response mechanism to minimise the possible
impact of the cyclone on human lives, livelihoods and public infrastructure.
She stressed that all concerned officials must remain vigilant, discharge their
responsibilities efficiently and work in close coordination to ensure that
preventive and relief measures are implemented effectively.
The review meeting was attended by senior administrative officer Sudarshan Chakraborty, Rayagada District Collector Ashutosh Kulkarni, Rayagada Superintendent of Police Raj Prasad, other senior officials and officers from all blocks of the district, who participated through virtual mode.
The meeting reaffirmed the State Government’s emphasis on advance preparedness, coordinated disaster management and a prompt administrative response to the possible cyclone. The administration reiterated its focus on ensuring the safety and well-being of the people through timely preventive action, effective relief arrangements and close coordination among all concerned departments.
