Cyclone ‘Montha’ threat: Odisha govt on high alert as Deep Depression forms over Bay of Bengal

With a deep depression forming over the Bay of Bengal on Sunday, the Odisha government has gone on high alert amid fears of a possible cyclone.

Chief Minister Mohan Majhi is personally monitoring the situation, while Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra stated that all officials have been instructed to remain vigilant.

According to sources, waterlogging-prone areas are under close watch, and steps have been taken to ensure uninterrupted power supply through generators. The administration has also made arrangements to provide cooked food and drinking water to people likely to be affected.

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“Our government is fully alert to meet any kind of eventuality. The Chief Minister is personally overseeing the preparedness, while the Revenue and Law Ministers will also monitor the situation. All officials have been directed to remain on alert,” Minister Mahapatra said.

He further added, “All official leaves have been cancelled. Waterlogging-prone areas are being monitored to prevent flooding, and drains are being cleaned regularly. People will be moved to cyclone shelters if necessary. Cooked and dry food will be made available, and drinking water will be supplied through tankers. Generators are in place to maintain power supply. The department and the Principal Secretary are closely monitoring the situation to ensure the public does not face any inconvenience.”