Andhra Pradesh evacuates 84,396 people as cyclone Arnab nears coastal districts
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Disaster management and coastal vulnerability: a GS3 case study on emergency response and evacuation.
Why in news
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced the evacuation of over 84,000 people as Cyclone Arnab approached the coastal districts.
Background
The cyclone is expected to affect coastal districts from Srikakulam to Krishna. Authorities secured over 30,000 fishing boats and mobilized 8,400 personnel to manage flooding and power pole collapses.
Facts for Prelims
- Fact84,396 people were evacuated into 290 shelters in Andhra Pradesh.
- FactCyclone Arnab predicted to bring 30 cm rain in Srikakulam, 28 cm in West Godavari, and 23 cm in Visakhapatnam.
- FactOver 30,000 fishing boats were secured by authorities.
Prelims practice question
How many fishing boats were secured by authorities in Andhra Pradesh during Cyclone Arnab?
- (a)Over 30,000
- (b)Over 10,000
- (c)Over 50,000
- (d)Over 100,000
Show answer
Answer: (a) Over 30,000 — Authorities secured over 30,000 fishing boats to manage the impact of the cyclone.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges in coastal disaster management in India and suggest measures to enhance community resilience against intensifying cyclonic events.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Infrastructure gap: Vulnerability of power grids and coastal settlements to high-velocity winds
- Logistical bottleneck: Real-time evacuation of large populations in remote coastal fishing villages
Keywords: disaster mitigation · cyclonic activity · coastal vulnerability · emergency response
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