With reference to Cyclone Arnab and the associated disaster management, consider the following statements: 1. The NDRF has been deployed for relief operations in the affected regions. 2. A total of Rs 50 crore has been allocated for relief funds. 3. The cyclone is expected to produce wind speeds of up to 140 kmph. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Cyclone Arnab to hit Andhra Pradesh and Yanam with winds up to 140 kmph

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Climate change & international agreements· Prelims· 27 October 2026

Disaster management and climate resilience: a GS3 case study on multi-state coordination and relief operations.

Why in news

The IMD predicted Cyclone Arnab will hit Andhra Pradesh and Yanam on October 28, 2026, prompting state-level coordination for disaster relief.

Background

Cyclone Arnab is expected to produce wind speeds of up to 140 kmph. The IMD warned of heavy rains across Odisha, Telangana, Chhattisgarh, Puducherry, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal.

Facts for Prelims

FactCyclone Arnab wind speeds: up to 140 kmph
PlaceImpacted regions: Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, Odisha, Telangana, Chhattisgarh, Puducherry, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal
BodyNDRF: deployed for relief operations in the affected regions
FactRelief funds allocated: Rs 27 crore

Prelims practice question

With reference to Cyclone Arnab and the associated disaster management, consider the following statements:

The NDRF has been deployed for relief operations in the affected regions.
A total of Rs 50 crore has been allocated for relief funds.
The cyclone is expected to produce wind speeds of up to 140 kmph.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)3 only
(b)1 and 3 only
(c)2 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3

Show answer

Answer: (b) 1 and 3 only — Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: The note states that Rs 27 crore has been allocated.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the institutional framework for disaster management in India and the challenges in coordinating multi-state relief efforts during extreme weather events.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Inter-state coordination: Complexity of managing relief across multiple states like Odisha, Telangana, and Chhattisgarh simultaneously
Resource mobilization: Balancing immediate fund allocation with long-term infrastructure resilience in coastal Andhra Pradesh

Keywords: Disaster Management · Climate Resilience · Inter-state Coordination · Early Warning Systems

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