Read Correspondent
Sonbhadra/Uttar Pradesh.
Due to the impact of the cyclonic storm 'Arnab' developed in the Bay of Bengal, the district administration has been alerted in view of the possibility of strong winds, thunder, lightning and heavy to very heavy rainfall in eastern Uttar Pradesh including Sonbhadra. On Tuesday, October 27, under the chairmanship of the District Magistrate and Chairman, District Disaster Management Authority, a meeting was held with the officials of the concerned departments through video conferencing to review the pre-disaster preparedness. During this, necessary guidelines were given to ensure the safety of people and property and to deal with possible emergencies.
According to the forecast of the Meteorological Department, on October 28, there is a possibility of winds blowing at a speed of 30 to 40 kilometers per hour along with thunder and lightning and the speed of gusts reaching 50 kilometers per hour. At the same time, on October 29 and 30, there is a possibility of heavy to very heavy rainfall along with strong winds at a speed of 40 to 50 kilometers per hour.
The District Magistrate directed all concerned departments to complete their preparations immediately, maintain vigilance in the area and work with mutual coordination. Also asked to ensure wide dissemination of weather related warnings and safety measures among the general public, so that any possible incident can be dealt with effectively.
Appeal to the residents of the district to remain alert
The district administration has appealed to the citizens to take the warnings of the Meteorological Department seriously and avoid unnecessary travel. It has been advised to stay away from trees, electric poles, hoardings and dilapidated buildings during strong winds and not to go near open fields, fields, rivers, ponds and other water bodies when there is lightning. People have also been asked to avoid taking shelter under trees during lightning.
An appeal has been made to take special precautions in low-lying and water-logged areas and around rivers and streams. Farmers have been advised to keep ripe crops and agricultural products kept in the open safe and make proper arrangements for drainage in the fields.
In case of emergency contact these numbers
The district administration has appealed to the citizens not to pay attention to rumors and rely only on official weather and administrative information. In case of any emergency, it has been asked to give information on the District Disaster Control Room's telephone number 05444-297645 or disaster helpline 1077. The administration has appealed to the people to be alert for the safety of themselves and their families. Be alert, be safe.