Rajasthan on high alert over cyclone warning

JAIPUR: Chief minister Ashok Gehlot has appealed to the people to stay cautious in wake of the Met department’s warning on Tauktae cyclone affecting some of the state districts. Met department has predicted that Jodhpur, Udaipur, Kota, Ajmer, Jaipur and Bharatpur divisions might be affected.
As expected, cyclone can also affect Jamnagar in Gujarat which is the biggest supply source of oxygen for Rajasthan. Hence, the CM in a tweet has instructed officials to make alternate emergency plan to ensure smooth oxygen supply.
“All preparations are being made to ensure smooth disaster management in the state and I appeal to everyone to remain alert,” he added.
Gehlot further said that directions have been given to install generators in hospitals so that power supply is not affected due to the cyclone. Disaster teams have also been directed to stay alert and keep an eye on all situations, he added.
Chief secretary Niranjan Arya has also directed all the district collectors to be vigilant and ensure all necessary preparations to ensure power supply and other emergency services.
He said that all district collectors along with the superintendent of police should make a contingency plan in consultation with the CMHO and civil defence officials so that hospitals do not face any kind of problem related to Covid management.
He also added that oxygen supply should be ensured in all districts and instructed officials to ensure supply and storage of oxygen. He said that if due to any kind of disaster that results in road blocks then medical supply chain should be accorded top priority and repaired immediately.