The Gajapati district administration has asked all Government officers and agencies to remain alert to tackle the situation arising out of the Cyclone Fani, which is likely to hit the Odisha coast on May 3.
District Collector Anupam Shah held an emergency meeting and directed officers of all departments to remain alert. He cancelled all leave applications of Government officers for the possible cyclonic storm.
A detailed discussion was held for shifting of people to cyclone shelters and supply of foods, drinking waters and medicines during the storm. Meanwhile, people of Gajapati, who had faced ravaging Cyclone Titili seven months back, have now panicked knowing about advancing of Cyclone Fani.
The Collector directed the officers to take all possible measures to provide all support to people during Fani and to remain in contact with control room during the cyclonic storm.