Bhubaneswar: Emergency response teams are operating across eastern coastal belts and adjoining areas following the impact of Cyclone Arnab, with the Union government preparing to send specialized inspection teams to assess regional damage.Inter-Ministerial Central Teams (IMCTs) will travel to Odisha and other impacted territories in the coming days. Their mandate will cover on-site reviews of agricultural losses, structural destruction, and infrastructure damage, establishing the framework for subsequent financial and material assistance.Personnel from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) remain active on the ground, carrying out rescue missions and clearing operations alongside local emergency shelters established for displaced families.The ground mobilization coincides with high-level coordination between federal and state administrations. Union Home Minister Amit Shah conducted telephonic assessments on October 29, 2026, speaking with Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi alongside the Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and the Union Territory of Puducherry. Shah conveyed New Delhi’s pledge of complete logistical and administrative backing to help mitigate public distress caused by the storm.
October 30, 2026
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