​​​​​​​Bhubaneswar, October 25: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has assigned eight ministers, including two Deputy Chief Ministers, to eight districts to oversee preparedness measures and monitor the situation ahead of a possible cyclone expected to approach the Odisha-Andhra Pradesh coast on October 28.

According to an official statement issued by the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) on Sunday, the ministers will stay in their respective districts from October 27 to 29 to coordinate preparedness activities and ensure a swift response to any potential threat posed by the weather system.

Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo has been assigned to Koraput, while Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida will oversee preparedness measures in Rayagada district.

Among the other ministers, Rabi Narayan Naik has been assigned to Kandhamal, Bibhuti Bhushan Jena to Ganjam, Krushna Chandra Patra to Nabarangpur, Nityananda Gond to Malkangiri, Mukesh Mahaling to Kalahandi and Suryabanshi Suraj to Gajapati.

The deployment is aimed at strengthening coordination between the state government and district administrations and ensuring that precautionary measures are implemented well in advance.

The ministers will review preparedness arrangements, coordinate with local authorities and monitor the evolving situation to facilitate timely action, if necessary.

In view of the possible cyclone, the state government has initiated precautionary measures to ensure the safety of residents and strengthen the response mechanism in vulnerable districts.

The weather system is expected to approach the Odisha-Andhra Pradesh coast on October 28. Authorities are monitoring developments and taking necessary steps to remain prepared for any eventuality.