Cyclone Phailin: Patnaik says, Odisha is prepared to face any eventuality
Bhubaneshwar: With a very severe cyclone storm going to hit Odisha coast in the next 24 hours, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today assured people that the government was fully prepared to handle the situation.
The Chief Minister said he has already directed authorities to take strong action against hoarders selling essential items at high price due to the prevailing situation.
The state government is also prepared to start relief and rehabilitation activities as soon as the calamity passes Odisha, Patnaik said.
“We can effectively face the crisis if we work unitedly,” he added.