Cyclone ‘Hamoon’: Odisha Govt Issues Advisory for District Collectors; Fishermen

Bhubaneswar: As the deep depression over the west-central Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm ‘Hamoon’ soon, the Odisha government on Monday asked the administration in all districts to remain alert.

As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the cyclonic storm is likely to move nearly north-northeastwards and cross the Bangladesh coast between Khepupara and Chittagong around the evening of October 25 as a deep depression, the IMD said on Monday.

Fishermen are advised not to venture into West Central Bay of Bengal till October 25 and along & off Odisha coast and North Bay of Bengal till October 26. Fishermen who are in the deep sea are advised to return to the coast immediately.

Though the cyclone is unlikely to have any direct impact on Odisha, the Special Relief Commission (SRC) has advised the collectors of all districts in the state to stay alert.

Advisory

1. Districts under warning to keep administrative machinery ready to face any eventuality.

2. In urban areas, low-lying areas may have water logging, and roads/drains may be submerged under water.

3. In case of very heavy rain, people in low-lying areas may be shifted to safer locations temporarily.

4. ULBs must keep the drains/stormwater channels de-congested, and adequate de-watering pumps may be deployed as per the requirement.

5. People may be advised to keep watch on the weather and take safe shelter during thunderstorm activity to protect from lightning and follow traffic advisories in urban areas.

6. Heavy to very heavy rainfall recorded may be reported immediately to the office.

7. Submit a report on damage, if occurred due to thunderstorms, whirlwinds, hailstorms, lightning and heavy rainfall immediately for information from the govt.