With reference to Cyclone Arnab and its impact, consider the following statements: 1. A total of 400 villages in Ganjam were reported as affected by the cyclone. 2. The cyclone made landfall in Andhra Pradesh and the Yanam coast. 3. The Indian Coast Guard initiated airlifts for the affected areas. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Cyclone Arnab turns into deep depression, causing heavy floods in Odisha

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Climate change & international agreements· Prelims· 30 October 2026

Disaster management and coastal vulnerability: a GS3 case study on cyclonic impacts and emergency response.

Why in news

Cyclone Arnab transitioned into a deep depression after making landfall in Andhra Pradesh and the Yanam coast, causing heavy floods in Odisha.

Background

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued alerts as temperatures dropped, with Safdarjung recording 25.4 degrees Celsius. In Jharkhand, schools were closed in four districts due to the weather conditions.

Facts for Prelims

FactSafdarjung temperature recorded at 25.4 degrees Celsius during the cyclone event
PlaceCyclone Arnab made landfall in Andhra Pradesh and the Yanam coast
Fact300 villages in Ganjam were reported as affected by the cyclone
BodyIndian Coast Guard initiated airlifts for affected areas

Prelims practice question

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

A total of 400 villages in Ganjam were reported as affected by the cyclone.
The cyclone made landfall in Andhra Pradesh and the Yanam coast.
The Indian Coast Guard initiated airlifts for the affected areas.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)2 only
(b)3 only
(c)1 and 2 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 note states 300 villages in Ganjam were affected.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the challenges in disaster management and early warning systems for coastal states facing frequent cyclonic disturbances in the Bay of Bengal.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Infrastructure gap: Inadequate drainage systems in coastal Odisha leading to prolonged flood inundation
Logistical bottleneck: Difficulty in executing rapid airlifts and evacuation in remote coastal villages

Keywords: cyclonic activity · disaster mitigation · early warning systems · coastal vulnerability

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