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President Murmu postpones Odisha visit as cyclone threatens state
President Droupadi Murmu has deferred her scheduled two-day visit to Odisha following forecasts of an intensifying cyclonic storm expected to make landfall on October 28. The meteorological warning has prompted authorities to prioritize disaster preparedness and public safety over the planned presidential engagements.
LSN India ·
President Murmu's tour of Odisha, originally scheduled for the coming days, has been postponed in light of severe weather warnings issued by the India Meteorological Department. A low-pressure system developing over the Bay of Bengal is expected to strengthen into a cyclonic storm, with landfall predicted on the morning of October 28.
The postponement comes as coastal states brace for potential impact from the developing weather system. Authorities in Odisha have begun implementing precautionary measures, including evacuation protocols and the mobilization of disaster response teams, ahead of the anticipated storm.
The decision to defer the presidential visit reflects standard protocol when cyclonic threats emerge, allowing state and national agencies to concentrate resources on disaster management and safeguarding citizens. The timing of Murmu's rescheduled visit to the state is expected to be announced once weather conditions improve and normalcy is restored.
The Bay of Bengal cyclone season typically peaks during the months of May-June and September-October, with Odisha frequently facing the brunt of such systems due to its coastal geography. Residents and officials across the state remain on high alert as monitoring of the developing weather system continues.