Andhra braces for very severe cyclonic storm; Odisha activates disaster mitigation machinery | LIVE
Authorities in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha are preparing for a severe cyclonic storm expected to make landfall between October 28 and 29. The India Meteorological Department has issued red alerts for several districts in Tamil Nadu due to anticipated heavy rainfall.
Why it matters
Proactive disaster management and early warnings are critical for minimizing casualties and infrastructure damage during extreme weather events in coastal India.
With a well-marked low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal likely to intensify into a deep depression on Sunday (October 25, 2026) before possibly developing into a cyclone, the Odisha government on Saturday (October 24, 2026) stepped up preparedness as part of its efforts to ensure zero casualties with disaster response teams on high alert.
Educational institutions in five Odisha districts will be closed on October 28 and 29 while fishermen along the Andhra Pradesh and Odisha coast have been warned not to venture into the sea as per standard advisory.
Southern Odisha districts are expected to be impacted with heavy rain under influence of the cyclone as per disaster management authorities.
IMD: Bay of Bengal system intensifies to cyclonic storm, landfall likely Oct 28 between north Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha coasts.
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