Orange Alert Across Chhattisgarh on Oct 28–29: Kawardha Administration on Standby
The India Meteorological Department (IMD Raipur) has issued a statewide Orange Alert for October 28 and 29, 2026, forecasting widespread heavy rainfall and 50–60 kmph gusty winds across all Chhattisgarh districts due to a Bay of Bengal cyclone. In Kabirdham, Collector Tulika Prajapati has activated 24x7 control rooms, positioned SDRF rescue teams, and directed round-the-clock monitoring of Saroda and Sutiyapat reservoirs while advising farmers to pause paddy harvesting.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD Raipur) has issued a statewide Orange Alert for October 28 and 29, 2026, forecasting widespread heavy rainfall and 50–60 kmph gusty winds across all Chhattisgarh districts due to a Bay of Bengal cyclone. In Kabirdham, Collector Tulika Prajapati has activated 24x7 control rooms, positioned SDRF rescue teams, and directed round-the-clock monitoring of Saroda and Sutiyapat reservoirs while advising farmers to pause paddy harvesting.
In view of an intensifying cyclonic circulation in the Bay of Bengal advancing towards landfall on the northern Andhra Pradesh coastline, the India Meteorological Department (IMD Raipur) has issued a comprehensive Statewide Orange Alert across Chhattisgarh for October 28 and 29, 2026.
According to the meteorological bulletin, the weather disturbance will make its initial entry into southern Bastar districts (Sukma, Bijapur, and Dantewada) on October 27, before rain bands spread extensively across all 33 districts of Chhattisgarh on October 28 and 29. The entire state—spanning Durg, Raipur, Bilaspur, Bastar, and Surguja divisions—is forecast to experience widespread moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by lightning, thunder, and gusty winds ranging between 50 and 60 kmph.
Responding to the statewide advisory, Kabirdham Collector Smt. Tulika Prajapati convened an urgent disaster coordination review, issuing stringent directives to all district departments to stay on round-the-clock emergency alert and ensure proactive public safety measures.
Official Meteorological Advisory: Statewide Orange Alert issued by IMD RaipurGeographic Reach: Entire State of Chhattisgarh (All 33 Districts)Key Impact Window: October 28 & October 29, 2026 (Commencing in South CG on Oct 27)Anticipated Weather: Heavy rain bands, frequent thunderstorms, lightning, and 50–60 kmph squallsPrimary Directives: 24x7 control rooms activated, reservoir sluice gate monitoring, SDRF deployment, and urgent agro advisories for Kharif paddy protection.
Key Preparedness Measures in Kabirdham District
Following Collector Tulika Prajapati's orders, Kabirdham district has mobilized multi-agency ground readiness across Kawardha, Pandariya, Bodla, Sahaspur Lohara, and Rengakhar blocks:
| Operational Area | Responsible Agency | Strategic Measures & Directives |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Control Rooms | District Collectorate & Tehsil Desks | 24x7 round-the-clock monitoring of rain gauge metrics, public distress calls, and localized waterlogging alerts |
| Rescue Teams on Standby | SDRF & Home Guard Contingents | Stationed with motorized inflatable boats, life-saving jackets, emergency lights, and tree-cutting saws |
| Reservoirs & Dams | Water Resources / Irrigation Dept | Continuous surveillance of reservoir inflows at Saroda Dam, Sutiyapat Dam, and Chhirpani Reservoir; advance warning protocol prior to sluice gate water discharges |
| Drainage & Urban Clearance | Kawardha Nagar Palika & Panchayats | Deployment of diesel dewatering pumps and rapid-action sanitation crews along natural nullahs and low-lying town localities |
| Power Infrastructure | Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution (CSPDCL) | Quick-response breakdown teams prepared to restore broken overhead lines, cleared transformers, and fallen roadside branches |
Critical Advisory for Farmers: Pause Paddy Harvesting Immediately
With Kharif paddy crops currently standing at maturity or undergoing initial harvest across the Maikal plains, agricultural scientists at Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (IGKV) and the District Agriculture Department have issued an urgent advisory:
- Postpone Field Harvesting*: Farmers are strongly advised to halt paddy harvesting operations for the next 2 to 3 days until the cyclonic system dissipates.
- Safeguard Stored Produce: Sheaves of harvested paddy currently lying in open threshing grounds (khalihaan*) must be stacked on elevated ground and securely draped under heavy-duty waterproof tarpaulins to avoid moisture discoloration and premature sprouting.
- Field Outlets & Drainage: Maintain open bund channels (paani nikaas*) in agricultural fields to enable excess rainwater runoff and protect standing crop roots from prolonged submergence.
Essential Public Safety Guidelines
District authorities have appealed to all citizens across Kabirdham and adjoining areas to maintain vigilance during the active alert window:
- Avoid Tree & Pole Shelter: Never take shelter under large trees, dilapidated mud structures, or high-tension electricity poles during squalls or thunderous lightning.
- Respect Swollen Causeways: Do not attempt to cross flooded causeways, bridges (raptas), or surging streams along the Sakri and Half river basins on two-wheelers or on foot.
- Emergency Assistance: In case of localized flooding, fallen trees blocking highways, or medical emergencies, residents should immediately contact the nearest Tehsil Control Room or Dial 112.
हिंदी समाचार सारांश: पूरे छत्तीसगढ़ में 28-29 अक्टूबर को बारिश का ऑरेंज अलर्ट
बंगाल की खाड़ी में बने चक्रवाती तूफान के प्रभाव से मौसम विज्ञान केंद्र रायपुर ने आगामी 28 और 29 अक्टूबर 2026 को संपूर्ण छत्तीसगढ़ के लिए ऑरेंज अलर्ट जारी किया है। मौसम वैज्ञानिकों के अनुसार 27 अक्टूबर को सुकमा और दंतेवाड़ा में शुरुआत के बाद 28 व 29 को प्रदेश के सभी जिलों में 50-60 किमी/घंटा की तेज हवाओं और गरज-चमक के साथ बारिश होगी।
- कवर्धा में प्रशासनिक मुस्तैदी: कलेक्टर श्रीमती तुलिका प्रजापति ने कलेक्ट्रेट एवं सभी तहसीलों में 24x7 कंट्रोल रूम सक्रिय कर दिए हैं।
- बांधों पर पैनी नजर: सरोदा, सुतियापाट और क्षीरपानी जलाशयों के जलस्तर की सतत निगरानी के निर्देश दिए गए हैं।
- किसानों को सलाह: धान की कटाई तुरंत रोकें और खलिहानों में रखी फसल को तिरपाल से सुरक्षित ढंकें।
- रेस्क्यू टीमें तैयार: SDRF और होमगार्ड के जवान मोटर बोट व लाइफ जैकेट्स के साथ अलर्ट मोड पर हैं।
