​​​​​​​Bhubaneswar, Oct 24: With the newscast of the IMD predicting back-to-back three low pressure systems over the Bay of Bengal, expected heavier showers and possible cyclone during the development,the Odisha government in collaboration with the Odisha State Disaster Management Authorities(OSDMA) has braced up to face the unforeseen challenges if any.

The Odisha Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari informed press on Friday that all necessary preparations with essential logistics have been readied to deal with potential weather emergencies.

Special instructions have been issued to the key departments, district headquartes to remain prepared for the impending situations ensuring rapid response during emergencies, if any.

The Minister reiterated that the State government is closely coordinating with the Agriculture and Energy departments and has taken all precautionary steps to safeguard the lives and properties, aiming zero- casualty.

In order to safeguarding paddy and other crops that are ready to harvest, the government has issued directions to the district agriculture administations to help and monitor, so that the ripe & harvestable crops are duly reaped and shifted to safer places preferably before the unfavourable inclement weather,the Minister added.