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SRC Issues Advisory For Likely Cold Wave In Odisha; Know Do’s & Don’ts

Bhubaneswar: In view of the IMD’s forecast that cold wave conditions are very likely to prevail in some districts of Odisha during next two days, the Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) has issued an advisory on Saturday.

The SRC has advised the people of the districts, which are likely to face cold wave, to stay indoors during night and early morning and avoid exposure to cold.

The regional centre of India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Bhubaneswar has forecast that that cold wave conditions are very likely to prevail at one or two places in Jharsuguda, Sundargarh, Deogarh, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Bhadrak, Angul, and Dhenkanal districts till morning of January 8. Similarly, Jharsuguda, Sundargarh, Deogarh, Sambalpur, Sonepur, Boudh, Kandhamal, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Bhadrak, Angul, and Dhenkanal districts are likely to face cold wave till January 9.

The SRC further said, “Movement on two-wheelers and in open cars must be avoided. Necessary safety measures need to be taken while using electrical and gas heating devices or fire.”

The SRC told the collectors of the districts, which are likely to face cold wave, to use school buildings, community halls and other buildings as night shelters for the homeless and needy people. The Commissioner also stressed on public awareness campaigns to protect the people and livestock from the cold wave.

“There is an increased likelihood of cold-related illness among people, which may be aggravated due to prolonged exposure to cold. Livestock may also be affected due to prolonged exposure to cold. Necessary measures need to be taken in this regard,” the advisory said.

OB Bureau

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