Bhubaneswar, Oct 28: Odisha Governor Brajmohan Ram on Wednesday emphasised on ensuring zero casualty amid cyclone Arnab.

The Governor took stock of the cyclone situation and the measures being taken to protect the people and property during a meeting with Special Relief Commissioner Rajesh Parabhakar Patil at Lok Bhavan.

 “Shri Rajesh Prabhakar Patil, IAS, Special Relief Commissioner, Odisha called on me at Lok Bhavan today. Discussion was held on cyclone preparedness with emphasis on ensuring zero casualty amid Cyclone Arnab,” the Odisha Governor posted on X.

Patil said very heavy rainfall was being reported in Ganjam district, while Gajapati district had also received heavy rainfall.

Patil said response teams have been deployed and are on alert to deal with emergencies. People living in vulnerable areas have been shifted to multipurpose cyclone shelters as a precautionary measure.

He also informed the Governor that the chief minister and the Revenue and Disaster Management Minister are closely monitoring the situation to ensure prompt action wherever required.

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“Response forces are carrying out tree clearance operations and removing road obstructions in Ganjam and Gajapati districts during Cyclone ‘Arnab’. Efforts are underway on a war footing mode to restore road connectivity and ensure safe movement of people and essential services,” posted the SRC office on X.