6 days ago
Odisha Restricts Vehicle Movement Amid Heavy Rain Alert
Odisha is experiencing heavy rain.
This can make some roads dangerous for vehicles.
The state’s transport offices have been told to stay alert.
They will check roads affected by rain.
Cars and other vehicles will not be allowed through places with unsafe flowing water.
Traffic may be stopped for a while when needed.
Vehicles may also be sent along different routes.
Transport officials will work with other authorities to keep people safe.
Odisha’s Regional Transport Offices have been placed on high alert because of heavy rainfall.
The action was ordered under the direction of Commerce and Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena.
Vehicles will not be allowed on stretches where flowing water makes travel unsafe.
Authorities may temporarily stop or divert traffic in affected areas.
The Regional Transport Offices will coordinate necessary measures with competent authorities.
- Who
- Odisha’s Regional Transport Offices, under the direction of Commerce and Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena.
- What
- Vehicle movement is being regulated, stopped, or diverted on roads made unsafe by heavy rain.
- Where
- Rain-affected stretches of roads in Odisha.
- When
- During the ongoing heavy rain alert; no specific date is provided.
- Why
- To prevent travel through areas where flowing water or other rain-related conditions make roads unsafe.
Key facts
- State
- Odisha
- Weather condition
- Heavy rainfall
- Responsible offices
- Regional Transport Offices
- Minister named
- Bibhuti Bhushan Jena, Commerce and Transport Minister
- Safety measure
- Vehicle movement prohibited through unsafe stretches
- Traffic response
- Vehicles may be temporarily stopped or diverted
- Coordination
- Regional Transport Offices will work with competent authorities
Sources
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