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Odisha Deputy CM Pravati Parida Reviews Cyclone Arnab Preparedness as NDRF Deploys 31 Teams
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🗓 28 Oct 2026, 09:35 AM
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Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida chaired a meeting with district officials and disaster agencies to tighten Cyclone Arnab preparations, while the NDRF has dispatched 31 teams across five states and Yanam for evacuation and relief.
Odisha's Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida convened a high‑level meeting with district‑level officials and representatives of disaster response agencies on Thursday, focusing on the state's readiness for the approaching Cyclone Arnab. The gathering reviewed evacuation plans, shelter capacities, and coordination mechanisms to ensure swift action once the cyclone makes landfall.
In parallel, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) announced the deployment of 31 specialised teams across five states—Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala—as well as the Union Territory of Yanam. These units are tasked with supporting local authorities in evacuations, rescue operations, and post‑storm relief.
Authorities emphasized that the combined efforts aim to minimise loss of life and property, urging residents in vulnerable coastal districts to follow official advisories and move to designated shelters promptly.
In parallel, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) announced the deployment of 31 specialised teams across five states—Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala—as well as the Union Territory of Yanam. These units are tasked with supporting local authorities in evacuations, rescue operations, and post‑storm relief.
Authorities emphasized that the combined efforts aim to minimise loss of life and property, urging residents in vulnerable coastal districts to follow official advisories and move to designated shelters promptly.