Odisha likely to be hit with another cyclone, collectors ready

Odisha government ordered 12 district collectors in the coastal region to remain prepared as a cyclonic storm ‘Amphan’ is starting over the Bay of Bengal.

Chief secretary Asit Tripathy on Friday held a review meeting to assure that all precautionary measures are intact to face any eventuality that may arise due to the cyclone.

Mr. Tripathy talked extensively with the district collectors of Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Balasore and Bhadrak through video conferencing about the measures to be taken for the possible cyclone.