CM Majhi outlined the extensive evacuation efforts by the state government, detailing the deployment of security forces, NDRF, and ODRAF to ensure safety and assistance amid the approaching cyclonic storm 'Dana'.
The Eastern Naval Command has activated its disaster response mechanism in coordination with naval officers stationed in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and West Bengal
The cyclone, with wind speeds expected to reach up to 120 kmph (75 mph), is likely to hit between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra Port in Odisha by early Friday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
Harish Rao stated that in other states like Maharashtra, Odisha, and Karnataka, digital surveys are handled by private companies or outsourced staff. "In Telangana, it's unfair to force AEOs into this role, leading to unnecessary harassment," he said.