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- Cuttack schools To remain closed on October 28 due to Cyclone Arnab.
- Evacuation of flood-prone areas: ODRAF teams deployed for safety.
- Hotline centers established; residents advised to stay indoors.
KATAKA School Holiday: The Cuttack Collector has declared a holiday for all educational institutions tomorrow, keeping in view the possible impact of the cyclone, a holiday has been declared. According to the Cuttack (Odisha's 'Millennium City' Cuttack will now be spelt as Kataka) District Collector, the government has announced a no-educational-institution day on October 28 due to the impending risk brought about by Cyclone Arnab and the warning issued by the IMD. The purpose of this announcement is to ensure the safety of students and faculty in the area.
The announcement applies to government and private educational institutions along with colleges and other learning centres. The government has also advised people residing in flood-prone areas to shift to camps set up in various parts of the district.
Evacuation From Low-Lying Areas:
To reduce disaster risks, district authorities have directed the immediate evacuation of residents living in low-lying and flood-prone areas. These families are being shifted to temporary relief centres before the cyclone’s possible impact.
The Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) is on Alert:
In order to be prepared for emergencies, severe preparations have been made. The authorities have deployed three Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) teams to key locations in the district that are vulnerable to disasters.
Hotline Centers and Safety Advice:
The district officials have established two control rooms to monitor weather activity and to respond to emergency calls. The officials recommended people stay indoors and avoid travelling unless absolutely necessary..