Rayagada: Deputy CM Pravati Parida Reviews Cyclone Preparedness, Inspects Relief Shelters
Rayagada, Odisha: Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Wednesday conducted a comprehensive review of cyclone preparedness measures in Rayagada district amid persistent heavy rainfall affecting parts of southern Odisha.
She inspected relief infrastructure, reviewed evacuation arrangements, and assessed the quality of food being served to displaced residents.
Parida was assigned by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to oversee preparedness measures and monitor the evolving situation in the district.
During her visit, she toured Sarupadu village under Derigam Gram Panchayat in Padmapur block to evaluate the readiness of local authorities and disaster management teams.
The Deputy Chief Minister later visited a temporary cyclone shelter established at Jaipanga village, where she reviewed facilities made available to people evacuated from vulnerable locations.
Officials informed her that more than 50 residents from Mutukuni village, where many houses are kutcha structures, had been relocated to safer shelters as a precautionary measure.
During the inspection, Parida personally tasted the cooked meals being provided to evacuees to ensure food quality and adequate arrangements at the shelter.
She emphasized the importance of maintaining safety, hygiene, and essential services for all displaced residents.
As part of her district review, the Deputy Chief Minister also assessed the situation at the Badanal Reservoir Project in Kenduguda.
Senior district officials, including Collector Ashutosh Kulkarni, Sub-Collector and ITDA Project Administrator Ajay Pradhan, Padmapur BDO Kureshu Jani, and other departmental officers accompanied her during the visit.
The review comes as the Odisha government remains on high alert and continues precautionary measures to safeguard residents in rain-affected and vulnerable regions.
