Bhubaneswar, Oct 23; As a potential cyclonic storm looms over the Bay of Bengal, the Special Relief Commission (SRC) has issued a precautionary advisory to all district Collectors in the state to maintain a state of vigilance.

Citing the recent special bulletin from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the SRC has conveyed that the Deep Depression located in the Westcentral Bay of Bengal is on the verge of strengthening into a cyclonic storm within the next six hours.

In the event of cyclone formation, it will be designated as 'Hamoon.' The forecast indicates a high probability of its path leading almost north-northeastward, with an expected landfall along the Bangladesh coast between Khepupara and Chittagong on the evening of October 25th, albeit as a Deep Depression. 

Advisory

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

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

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

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

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 

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

Submit a report on damage, if occurred due to thunderstorm, whirlwind, hailstorm, lightning and heavy rainfall immediately for information from the govt

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