Kotpad, Oct 28 [UDN}: 2026: In view of the approaching Cyclone Arnab and the possibility of heavy rainfall, a preparedness meeting was held at the conference hall of Kotpad Block in Koraput district under the chairmanship of Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Naresh Chandra Sabar.
The meeting was attended by Kotpad Block Development Officer (BDO) Sandhya Rani Samarth, Tahasildar Tinkal Sethi, Additional Tahasildars Parshuram Bhatra and Geetanjali Ganda, Health Officer Biswajit Mallik, and other administrative officials. Representatives of all line departments and employees of Kotpad Block also participated in the meeting.
During the meeting, officials held detailed discussions on disaster preparedness, response plans and coordination among various departments to ensure an effective response to the impending cyclone and heavy rainfall. Emphasis was placed on maintaining close coordination among departments and ensuring that all necessary arrangements were completed in advance to minimise potential damage and protect residents.
The ADM directed all concerned officials to remain alert and prepared to respond promptly to any emergency. Special attention was given to ensuring the availability of cyclone shelters, food supplies, safe drinking water and essential medicines for people who might be affected by the severe weather conditions.
The meeting also discussed weather-related warnings and the need for timely preventive measures in vulnerable areas. Officials reviewed the prevailing situation in view of the alerts issued by the meteorological authorities and stressed the importance of remaining vigilant throughout the period of adverse weather.
Concerns relating to water management were also discussed, including the opening of two gates at the Indravati reservoir, as mentioned in the report. The administration emphasised the importance of monitoring the situation and taking appropriate precautionary steps to deal with possible flooding.
The meeting concluded with a collective emphasis on preparedness, interdepartmental coordination and the timely implementation of emergency response measures. All administrative officials and line departments were urged to remain on high alert to ensure public safety and minimise the impact of the approaching cyclone and heavy rainfall in the Kotpad area.
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