With the met office predicting Cyclone Roanu to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm, Odisha government on Thursday issued an alert in at least 12 districts and has asked authorities to be prepared to face eventualities.
The alert has been issued in 12 districts in coastal, southern and northen regions are keeping an eye on the movement of the cyclone, Chief secretary AP Padhi told reporters after Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik reviewed the cyclone preparedness. “Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has directed all departments to remain alert to face the eventuality likely to be caused due to Cyclone Roanu. The districts have been told to keep food stuff and other essential ready,” Padhi said.