Nabarangpur, 7th Aug 2025: To protect people from lightning-related disasters and raise public awareness, a Lightning Awareness Campaign Vehicle was launched in Nabarangpur district. The campaign was flagged off by District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain from the District Collectorate premises.
The Collector stated that timely and proper precautions during lightning can significantly reduce fatalities. The awareness vehicle will tour all villages, panchayats, and blocks of the district, spreading information about life-saving measures and safety protocols.
The awareness vehicle will disseminate the following information:
- What to do and what not to do during a lightning storm
- Enhancing disaster awareness at the grassroots level
- Appropriate safety options for public protection
- Information on mobile apps and alert systems
- The launch event was attended by:
- Biswajit Jitchandra Barman (Additional District Magistrate, Revenue)
- Biranchiyan Darban (Chief Executive Officer, Zilla Parishad)
- Dr. Sunil Khara, Himanshu Sekhar Patnaik, Manoj Behera, and other officials
District administration and various volunteer organizations are also supporting this initiative. Through this awareness vehicle, the campaign aims to reach a larger population this year and significantly reduce lightning-related deaths.