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Cyclone Arnab Intensifies: Odisha Receives Red & Orange Alerts, 225 Fire Teams Deployed
✍️ Latestly
🗓 28 Oct 2026, 09:35 AM
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The Indian Meteorological Department has issued red and orange warnings for heavy rainfall in Odisha as Cyclone Arnab strengthens into a very severe cyclonic storm, with 225 fire service teams and NDRF units on standby.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red and orange alerts for heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across Odisha as Cyclone Arnab strengthens into a very severe cyclonic storm.
The cyclone is expected to intensify further before making landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast near Yanam on the forenoon of October 28.
In response, 225 fire service teams and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel have been deployed to key locations in Odisha to support preparedness and potential rescue operations.
Officials are urging residents in vulnerable districts to remain indoors, secure property, and follow evacuation orders if issued.
The cyclone is expected to intensify further before making landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast near Yanam on the forenoon of October 28.
In response, 225 fire service teams and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel have been deployed to key locations in Odisha to support preparedness and potential rescue operations.
Officials are urging residents in vulnerable districts to remain indoors, secure property, and follow evacuation orders if issued.