Farmers advised to protect crops ahead of possible cyclone in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: The Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment Government of Odisha has warned farmers about a cyclone in Odisha. 

The Secretary of Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment Government of Odisha Arabinda Kumar Padhee has urged the farmers to protect the crops that have bene harvested recently by them.

The crops that have been harvested need to be protected and be kept covered in a place where it will not be affected by the flow of water or rains. But he further clarified that there is nothing to be worried about.

Further it is worth mentioning that the collectors of seven districts have been said to be on high alert due to the impending probable cyclone in Odisha by the Special Relief Commissioner (SRC), said reliable reports.

A cyclonic storm is likely to form over the Bay of Bengal. A low pressure area continues to remain active over the Southern Andaman sea. Forecasts suggest that the system will continue to intensify in the coming days and will advance in the North-Western direction.

The low pressure is likely to intensify into depression over the South-Eastern Bay of Bengal tomorrow. Forecasts predict that the depression will further intensify in the next 48 hours into a cyclonic storm over the South-Western adjoining the South Eastern Bay of Bengal.

On December 1, winds are expected to blow at a speed of 60 kilometre per hour to 70 kilometre per hour. However, the accurate details about the advancement and impact of the cyclone are yet to be ascertained.

As a preventive measure, fishermen have been instructed to refrain from venturing into deep sea. Further detailed information in this regard is awaited.

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