The Nabarangpur district administration has made extensive preparations to deal with possible cyclones and heavy rains. All anganwadi centers and schools closed in Nabarangpur till October 28
Due to possible rains according to the latest Cyclone Arnab update holidays have been declared for all schools and Anganwadi centers in the district on October 27 and 28. 22 high-risk panchayats and 60 villages in the district have been identified, while plans have been made to evacuate 11,000 people.
Six ODRAF teams, 12 fire brigades and 251 vehicles have been kept ready for rescue. 10 permanent and 124 temporary shelters along with relief materials are available.
Out of the 320 pregnant women who have been identified, 83 have been shifted to maternity homes. One power boat and 9 fire boats have been deployed in the Indravati reservoir area.
A 24-hour control room is operational in the district. Emergency contact number 06858-222434. The administration has advised the public to follow official weather information and avoid unnecessary outings.
Schools and Colleges Closed In 5 Other Districts in Odisha
Cyclone Arnab is slated to make landfall near Andhra Pradesh. It is likely to make landfall on the afternoon of the October 28. Cyclone Arnab is expected to affect North Andhra Pradesh and South Odisha. At this time, there will be heavy rain and wind in South Odisha.
Ganjam, Gajapati, Nabarangpur, Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada, Kandhamal, Kalahandi are likely to be severely affected. Keeping this in mind and according to the latest Odisha cyclone update schools and colleges have been closed in Malkangiri, Ganjam, Gajapati, Koraput and Rayagada districts on the October 28 and October 29.
The district collectors of the remaining districts will take a decision on the situation after looking into the severity of the cyclone. However, the state government is fully prepared to deal with the cyclone.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said that ‘zero casualty’ is the main goal of the state government.
