Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi led a high-level review meeting in Lok Seva Bhavan, Bhubaneswar on October 28 to evaluate the state’s readiness for Cyclone Montha.

As the storm approached the Andhra coast, the government intensified its preparedness efforts.

Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari, Development Commissioner Anu Garg, Chief Secretary, and Special Relief Commissioner joined the meeting. District collectors and department heads participated virtually, sharing updates on local arrangements.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Cyclone Montha intensified into a severe cyclonic storm over the west-central Bay of Bengal. It is moving north-northwest and is expected to cross the Andhra coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam with

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