With reference to the recent weather reports and disaster assessment, consider the following statements: 1. A total of 383 mandals were identified as severely affected by drought and Cyclone Arnab damage. 2. The IMD warned of a low-pressure area potentially intensifying into a depression over the southeast Bay of Bengal. 3. Temperatures in Anantapur were reported to reach 37°C during heavy rains. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The India Meteorological Department warned a low-pressure area may become a depression

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Nuclear & new energy technology· Prelims· 31 October 2026

Climate change and disaster management: a GS3 case study on coastal vulnerability and drought.

Why in news

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a warning regarding a low-pressure area potentially intensifying into a depression over the southeast Bay of Bengal.

Background

The IMD warned of a potential depression over the southeast Bay of Bengal as of October 31. Reports indicated heavy rains and temperatures reaching 37°C in Anantapur, while teams were deployed to assess Cyclone Arnab damage and drought in 283 mandals.

Facts for Prelims

Fact283 mandals were identified as severely affected by drought and Cyclone Arnab damage.

Prelims practice question

With reference to the recent weather reports and disaster assessment, consider the following statements:

A total of 383 mandals were identified as severely affected by drought and Cyclone Arnab damage.
The IMD warned of a low-pressure area potentially intensifying into a depression over the southeast Bay of Bengal.
Temperatures in Anantapur were reported to reach 37°C during heavy rains.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)3 only
(b)1 and 2 only
(c)1 and 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 note states 283 mandals were identified as severely affected.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the challenges faced by coastal states in managing the dual impact of cyclonic storms and prolonged droughts in the face of climate change.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Infrastructure gap: Inadequate drainage and coastal embankments leading to prolonged waterlogging in rural mandals
Data-driven response: Need for real-time hydrological modeling to manage simultaneous drought and flood risks

Keywords: Climate Resilience · Disaster Mitigation · Hydrological Modeling · Coastal Vulnerability

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