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Cyclone Arnab: Odisha Dy CM reviews Energy department’s disaster preparedness

Bhubaneswar, Oct 26 (UNI) With Cyclone Arnab posing a potential threat to southern and coastal Odisha, Deputy Chief Minister K V Singh Deo on Monday reviewed the Energy Department’s disaster preparedness and operational readiness, directing officials to ensure grid resilience, minimise power disruptions and prevent loss of life.
The review meeting, chaired by Singh Deo, focused on the critical preparedness period from October 26 to 29, with particular emphasis on vulnerable areas across southern and coastal Odisha. The Deputy Chief Minister issued a series of directives to strengthen emergency response mechanisms and ensure the timely restoration of electricity supply following the cyclone.
As part of the government’s efforts to ensure effective coordination and real-time monitoring, Singh Deo will be stationed in Koraput to oversee the cyclone’s impact and lead emergency response operations across the southern region.
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