Cyclonic storm is brewing over the Bay of Bengal and is likely to affect the coastal districts of the state. Odisha's Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday directed the officials to ensure that every human life is saved.
The state government predicts that around seven lakh people in 649 villages along the sea coast are likely to be severely affected due to the cyclone Amphan.
According to a tweet by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), cyclone Amphan concentrated into depression near latitude 10.4°N and longitude 87.0°E, about 1100 km south of Paradip (Odisha) and 1250 kms south of Digha in West Bengal.
"IMD has informed that a cyclonic system has formed in the Bay of Bengal. It is likely to affect the Odisha coast during May 18-20. As always, saving of lives is our priority. We should put our best efforts to save every precious human life," said Chief Minister.
"We have faced many very severe cyclones like Phailin, Hudhud, Titli, Foni and Bulbul and managed successfully. I appeal to the people not to panic and cooperate with the administration," he added.
As per the predicted path of the cyclone till now, around seven lakh people in 649 villages along the sea coast are likely to be severely affected. The standing crop in lakhs of hectors particularly, ripe summer paddy, pulses and oil seeds, cashew, mango, coconut and vegetables are likely to be damaged in the heavy rainfall and wind," said the chief secretary.
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