Odisha steps up preparedness, evacuation plans as severe cyclonic storm nears Andhra coast
- On Sunday, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced widespread preparations as a severe cyclonic storm is expected to hit the neighboring Andhra Pradesh coast on October 28.
- The General Administration Department canceled leave for all district collectors and magistrates, ordering them to return to headquarters immediately to ensure administrative readiness.
- "Around 60 ODRAF teams and 17 NDRF teams have been deployed, while 225 Fire Services teams are on high alert," Majhi said, positioning rescue units in vulnerable districts.
- Majhi ordered closure of all schools, colleges, and Anganwadi centers in Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Koraput, and Malkangiri on October 28 and 29, while officials readied 100 cyclone shelters and 1,000 temporary locations.
- The India Meteorological Department expects landfall between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam with wind gusts up to 140 kmph, as a Red Warning remains in effect from October 28 to 29.
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