As a fresh spell of rain is likely to lash Odisha during next three days due to formation of a low pressure area in the Bay of Bengal, the State Government on Monday asked the district collectors to remain on high alert to tackle a possible flood situation.In an advisory issued to the collectors, Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) Bishnupada Sethi has requested them to keep the administrative machinery prepared to meet any situation that may arise in the event of intense rainfall. “Areas vulnerable to flood/waterlogging may be identified in advance and field officials should remain prepared to evacuate people from vulnerable locations to safe shelters if required,” he said.
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The advisory said advance arrangements may be made for providing adequate food, safe drinking water, lighting, health and sanitation facilities at all shelters/relief camps. The SRC has asked the collectors to the intimate requirement of ODRAF team if any.