PATNA: In view of the Met issuing a yellow code warning for rainfall and lightning as a result of cyclone Yaas, the Patna district administration has released a set of 24×7 helpline numbers. One can call on 0612-2210118/2219810/2219234/2219199 to report any damage to life and property. While light rainfall occurred in the state capital during the daytime, Patnaites witnessed heavy rain on Wednesday evening. District magistrate (DM) Chandrashekhar Singh urged the residents to remain alert over the next 48 hours and take precautions. “In the wake of the India Meteorological Department’s alert, I request everyone to stay indoors and step out only in case of an emergency,” he said. Later, the DM conducted a meeting with the officials of the Patna Municipal Corporation as well as the health, energy, and disaster management departments for analysing the situation. Patna civil surgeon Dr Vibha Kumari pointed out that special guidelines had been issued to all the hospitals. “They are prepared for tackling emergency situations,” she added. Patna Electric Supply Undertaking’s general manager Dilip Kumar told this reporter that nearly 1,700 employees were on duty, but additional staff had been roped in. He added, “We have trimmed several trees, which could possibly be dangerous.” A Patna-based entrepreneur, Narayan Darolia, who runs an online retail shop, said, “Due to the possibility of heavy rainfall, I have granted leave to all my delivery agents. I cannot risk their lives.”
Yaas Cyclone: Stay home, DM urges Patnaites
