Bhubaneswar, Oct 28: Chief Minister Mohan Majhi convened a high-level review meeting to assess the state's preparedness for the impending Cyclone 'Montha'.

The meeting brought together key officials and department heads to ensure coordinated disaster management and response strategies.

Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari and Chief Secretary were present alongside senior officials including Development Commissioner Anu Garg, Special Relief Commissioner (SRC), Agriculture Secretary, and Health Secretary. Their discussions focused on readiness across critical sectors such as food supply, healthcare, and emergency services.

Also in attendance were the Secretaries of Panchayati Raj and Energy, Director General of Police (DGP), and Director General of Fire Services. The Chief Minister emphasised proactive measures, interdepartmental coordination, and community-level awareness to minimize potential damage and safeguard lives.

The meeting underscored the importance of swift action, resource mobilization, and real-time monitoring as Cyclone 'Montha' approaches the Odisha coast.

Also read: Cyclone Montha Intensifies Into Severe Cyclonic Storm

Cyclone Montha has intensified into a severe cyclonic storm over the west-central Bay of Bengal and is expected to make landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam near Kakinada by evening or night today, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Authorities in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha have ramped up preparedness, with disaster response teams on alert and evacuation efforts underway in vulnerable coastal areas.

The IMD has issued red alerts for multiple districts, warning of heavy rainfall, strong winds, and potential flooding.