Cyclone Montha / Minimal Impact in Odisha as Montha Moves Inland, Says CM Majhi
·5 months ago·2 min read
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CM Majhi says no major cyclone damage in Odisha districts so far.
17,817 people evacuated; 2,198 pregnant women shifted to health centers.
State aims for zero casualties with coordinated disaster response.
17,817 people evacuated; 2,198 pregnant women shifted to health centers.
State aims for zero casualties with coordinated disaster response.
Bhubaneswar, Oct 28: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday assured that Cyclone Montha has not caused any major damage in Odisha so far, despite earlier warnings of severe impact across eight southern districts.
Addressing the media after visiting the Special Relief Commissioner’s control room at Rajiv Bhawan, Majhi stated that only Gajapati and Ganjam districts received heavy rainfall, measuring around 115 mm, while other regions remained largely unaffected.
The cyclone, currently making landfall along the Andhra coast near Kakinada, is expected to pass through Koraput, Malkangiri, and Nabarangpur on Wednesday. The state government has activated all departments to respond swiftly to any escalation, with a focus on minimizing disruption and ensuring public safety.
Majhi revealed that 17,817 people from vulnerable areas have already been evacuated, and 2,198 pregnant women have been shifted to health centers, with 651 more to follow. He emphasized that further evacuation may not be necessary given the current situation.
In coordination with Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, efforts are underway to resume train services disrupted by the cyclone. The Chief Minister reiterated the government’s commitment to achieving zero casualties, highlighting Odisha’s proactive disaster management approach.
Addressing the media after visiting the Special Relief Commissioner’s control room at Rajiv Bhawan, Majhi stated that only Gajapati and Ganjam districts received heavy rainfall, measuring around 115 mm, while other regions remained largely unaffected.
The cyclone, currently making landfall along the Andhra coast near Kakinada, is expected to pass through Koraput, Malkangiri, and Nabarangpur on Wednesday. The state government has activated all departments to respond swiftly to any escalation, with a focus on minimizing disruption and ensuring public safety.
Majhi revealed that 17,817 people from vulnerable areas have already been evacuated, and 2,198 pregnant women have been shifted to health centers, with 651 more to follow. He emphasized that further evacuation may not be necessary given the current situation.
In coordination with Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, efforts are underway to resume train services disrupted by the cyclone. The Chief Minister reiterated the government’s commitment to achieving zero casualties, highlighting Odisha’s proactive disaster management approach.
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