SANGRAM PAIKARAY, OP
Balugaon: With cyclone ‘Arnab’ posing a potential threat to Odisha’s coastal areas, the Khordha district administration has initiated precautionary measures to deal with any eventuality. A preparatory meeting was held at the Chilika block office under the supervision of block development officer (BDO) Punam Mohapatra and Chilika tehsildar Kahnu Charan Ghadei, where a prohibition was put on fishing activities, passenger boat services and the operation of government launches on Chilika till October 29. Fishermen have been advised to move their boats and fishing nets to safer locations.
Officials from the Fire Services, Agriculture, Water Resources, electricity, Chilika Development Authority (CDA), Fisheries, Balugaon Notified Area Council (NAC), Civil Supplies and Health departments attended the meeting.
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