With reference to the storm Murasu and the state's response, consider the following statements: 1. The storm was reported to have wind speeds of 100-110 kmph. 2. The storm was predicted to make landfall in Odisha. 3. Over 300 rescue teams were pre-positioned in southern Odisha. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Odisha government expedites evacuations as Murasu intensifies into severe cyclonic storm

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Natural disasters & response· Prelims· 2 November 2026

Disaster Management: A case study on state-led evacuation and pre-positioning of rescue teams.

Why in news

The Odisha government expedited evacuations as the storm Murasu intensified into a severe cyclonic storm, highlighting the state's disaster management protocols.

Background

The India Meteorological Department reported that Murasu was expected to make landfall in Andhra Pradesh with wind speeds of 100-110 kmph. Over 300 rescue teams were pre-positioned in southern Odisha districts.

Facts for Prelims

FactMurasu: A severe cyclonic storm with wind speeds of 100-110 kmph.
PlaceAndhra Pradesh: Predicted landfall location for the storm.
BodyIndia Meteorological Department (IMD): Agency responsible for reporting storm intensity and landfall.
Fact300+ rescue teams: Number of teams pre-positioned in southern Odisha.

Prelims practice question

With reference to the storm Murasu and the state's response, consider the following statements:

The storm was reported to have wind speeds of 100-110 kmph.
The storm was predicted to make landfall in Odisha.
Over 300 rescue teams were pre-positioned in southern Odisha.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Show answer

Answer: (d) 1 and 3 only — Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: The note states the predicted landfall location was Andhra Pradesh.

For Mains

Q. Evaluate the effectiveness of the state-led disaster management framework in Odisha in mitigating the impact of intensifying cyclonic storms in the Bay of Bengal.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Early Warning Systems: Integration of IMD data with local-level evacuation protocols
Logistical Coordination: Challenges in pre-positioning rescue teams across geographically diverse districts
Community Resilience: Vulnerability of coastal populations to high-velocity wind speeds

Keywords: Disaster Mitigation · Early Warning Systems · Coastal Vulnerability · Emergency Response · Climate Resilience

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