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Odisha readies for Cyclone Murasu as 160,000 people evacuated
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 05:32 AM
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The state of Odisha has begun evacuating around 160,000 residents as Cyclone Murasu approaches, prompting authorities to brace for severe weather impacts.
Odisha’s disaster management teams have activated emergency protocols as Cyclone Murasu, classified as a severe cyclonic storm, moves toward the state’s coastline. Forecasts predict heavy rainfall, strong winds and a storm surge that could affect large parts of the coastal districts.
State officials have set up temporary shelters in schools, community halls and government buildings, and have coordinated the movement of roughly 160,000 people to these safe zones. The evacuation drive, carried out by police, the National Disaster Response Force and local volunteers, is aimed at minimizing loss of life.
Meteorological agencies warn that the cyclone could intensify before landfall, urging residents to remain vigilant and follow instructions from authorities. Power cuts and road disruptions are expected, and relief supplies are being pre‑positioned to support affected communities.
State officials have set up temporary shelters in schools, community halls and government buildings, and have coordinated the movement of roughly 160,000 people to these safe zones. The evacuation drive, carried out by police, the National Disaster Response Force and local volunteers, is aimed at minimizing loss of life.
Meteorological agencies warn that the cyclone could intensify before landfall, urging residents to remain vigilant and follow instructions from authorities. Power cuts and road disruptions are expected, and relief supplies are being pre‑positioned to support affected communities.