Odisha Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari yesterday, advised the tourists and pilgrims to leave Puri before October 23 and not to visit the Pilgrim City on October 24-25 in view of the possible cyclone 'Dana' in the State.
While speaking to the media persons after attending a review meeting chaired by the Chief Minister, Pujari said that as per the prediction of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Puri is one among the many districts which are expected to be affected by cyclone Dana, therefore, the tourists and pilgrims have been asked to leave Puri before October 23 as part of their safety.
However, those who will stay back will be shifted to safer location, he added.
He further requested people not to visit Puri on October 24 and 25 as the weather condition is predicted to be extremely bad if the cyclone makes landfall in the area.
Speaking about the safety of the habishyali women, who have gathered in Puri City in view of the Kartika month, the Minister said that the State government will make special arrangement for their safety.