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Odisha Governor stresses zero casualties, crop protection amid Cyclone Arnab threat

Bhubaneswar, Oct 28 (UNI) Odisha Governor Brajmohan Ram on Wednesday emphasised the need to ensure zero casualties, protect standing crops and minimise damage to property as the state remained on alert amid the threat posed by Cyclone Arnab.
The Governor reviewed the cyclone situation during a meeting with Special Relief Commissioner Rajesh Parabhakar Patil at Lok Bhavan. During the meeting, Patil briefed him on the prevailing weather situation and the preparedness measures undertaken by the state government to safeguard lives and property.
According to Patil, several southern districts of Odisha, including Gajapati, Malkangiri and Rayagada, are likely to experience heavy rainfall. Although the cyclone did not directly hit the state, authorities remained vigilant in view of the possibility of intense rainfall and its potential impact on vulnerable areas.
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