Odisha readies 225 teams, shuts schools amid Cyclone Arnab threat

Times of India · india

Odisha has mobilized 225 teams and shut schools and colleges in five southern districts on October 28-29 in preparation for Cyclone Arnab. The India Meteorological Department forecasts the cyclone to make landfall between south Odisha and north Andhra Pradesh. Districts like Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Koraput, and Malkangiri are expected to be most affected. Authorities are evacuating residents from vulnerable areas, activating control rooms, and ensuring essential services are ready. Fishing has been prohibited, and tourists are restricted from sensitive locations.