With reference to Cyclone Arnab and its impact in Odisha, consider the following statements: 1. The India Meteorological Centre reported wind speeds exceeding 100 kmph. 2. Gajapati was identified as the worst-hit district by the cyclone. 3. The cyclone affected a total of 17 districts in the state. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Cyclone Arnab hits 17 Odisha districts; Gajapati worst-hit as 43,827 people evacuated

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Climate change & international agreements· Prelims· 29 October 2026

Disaster management and climate resilience: a GS3 case study on inter-agency coordination and evacuation.

Why in news

Cyclone Arnab hit 17 districts in Odisha, with Gajapati being the worst-hit district, leading to the evacuation of 43,827 people.

Background

Cyclone Arnab recorded wind speeds up to 80 kmph as reported by the India Meteorological Centre. The government deployed 313 response teams, including ODRAF and NDRF, to manage the situation and evacuate people to 634 relief camps.

Facts for Prelims

FactCyclone Arnab affected 17 districts in Odisha.
FactGajapati was identified as the worst-hit district by Cyclone Arnab.
FactIndia Meteorological Centre reported wind speeds up to 80 kmph during the cyclone.
BodyODRAF and NDRF were deployed as part of 313 response teams.
BodyCentral Water Commission issued warnings regarding flooding in several rivers.

Prelims practice question

With reference to Cyclone Arnab and its impact in Odisha, consider the following statements:

The India Meteorological Centre reported wind speeds exceeding 100 kmph.
Gajapati was identified as the worst-hit district by the cyclone.
The cyclone affected a total of 17 districts in the state.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Show answer

Answer: (d) 2 and 3 only — Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: The India Meteorological Centre reported wind speeds up to 80 kmph.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the institutional framework for disaster management in India, focusing on the coordination between central and state agencies during extreme weather events.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Inter-agency coordination: Seamless integration between NDRF, ODRAF, and state-level disaster management authorities
Early warning systems: Effectiveness of India Meteorological Centre and Central Water Commission in flood and cyclone forecasting

Keywords: Disaster Management · Climate Resilience · Early Warning Systems · Inter-agency Coordination · Relief and Rehabilitation

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