Odisha bans fishing, tourist entry in 6 districts amid cyclone alert
The Odisha government has banned fishing and tourist access to vulnerable areas in six districts in preparation for the approaching Cyclone Arnab. Disaster response teams have been pre-positioned to manage potential impacts as the storm nears the coast.
Why it matters
Proactive disaster management is essential for minimizing loss of life and property during severe weather events in coastal regions.
Odisha bans fishing, tourist entry in 6 districts amid cyclone alert left Odisha Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari chairs a high-level meeting on preparedness for Cyclone Arnab, in Bhubaneswar on October 25, 2026. ANI ANI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/ra24r8/article71625889.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/20261025485L.jpg ANI Bhubaneswar, Oct 25 (ANI): Odisha Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari chairs a high-level meeting on preparedness for Cyclone Arnab, in Bhubaneswar on Sunday. (ANI Photo) The government has mobilised its resources in Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Malkangiri, Koraput and Nabarangpur, the identified vulnerable districts of the southern region Bhubaneswar The Odisha government has prohibited fishing activities in the sea and banned entry of tourists in the hills, waterfalls and dams in six districts as it has stepped up precautionary measures in view of a cyclonic storm that is likely to make landfall in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh within 48 hours, officials said on Monday (October 26, 2026).
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