CM orders ‘zero casualty’ approach
In Short
The Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said that Special Relief Commissioner Rajesh Prabhakar Patil briefed the Chief Minister on the depression, the possibility of rainfall, and the measures taken by the government.
Share :
CM orders ‘zero casualty’ approach
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday reviewed the State’s preparedness to handle incessant rainfall triggered by the deep depression over the Bay of Bengal and its impact across southern districts.
The Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said that Special Relief Commissioner Rajesh Prabhakar Patil briefed the Chief Minister on the depression, the possibility of rainfall, and the measures taken by the government. Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari, Chief Secretary Anu Garg and other senior officers were present at the meeting in Bhubaneswar.
“In all natural disasters, our sole policy is ‘zero casualty’. Therefore, all concerned departments of the State government need to coordinate with district administrations and deal with the situation,” Majhi said. He asked authorities to give top priority to the safety of lives and property.
According to the CMO, Majhi directed officials to evacuate people from waterlogged areas to safer locations and provide adequate relief. Although there is no possibility of a cyclone, he advised maintaining the highest level of preparedness with precautionary measures in place. Officials informed the Chief Minister that heavy rainfall is likely on Wednesday and Thursday due to the deep depression, while the situation is expected to improve after September 25.
