IMCT led by Chittaranjan Das to assess Cyclone Murasu damage in 4 Andhra districts
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Natural disasters & response· Prelims·
Disaster Management: Understanding the role of IMCT in central-state coordination for damage assessment.
Why in news
An Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT) led by Chittaranjan Das is visiting four districts in Andhra Pradesh to assess damage caused by Cyclone Murasu.
Background
The seven-member IMCT is inspecting Palnadu, Bapatla, Eluru, and East Godavari districts in Andhra Pradesh. The team was previously deputed to evaluate losses caused by Cyclone Arnab.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyIMCT: Inter-Ministerial Central Team is a body used to assess disaster damage.
- PlacePalnadu, Bapatla, Eluru, and East Godavari are districts in Andhra Pradesh.
Prelims practice question
Which of the following districts in Andhra Pradesh is being inspected by the IMCT for Cyclone Murasu damage?
- (a)Visakhapatnam
- (b)East Godavari
- (c)Guntur
- (d)Nellore
Show answer
Answer: (b) East Godavari — The note specifies that the IMCT is inspecting Palnadu, Bapatla, Eluru, and East Godavari districts.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the institutional framework for disaster management in India and the role of central-state coordination in assessing and mitigating cyclone-induced damages.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Coordination bottleneck: Delays in damage assessment affecting the timely release of NDRF/SDRF funds
- Data asymmetry: Challenges in real-time damage reporting from remote coastal districts to central authorities
Keywords: Disaster Management · Inter-Ministerial Coordination · Cyclone Mitigation · State-Centre Relations
More Disaster Management notes
- Cyclone Murasu hits eastern coast; authorities plan to move 30,000 people to safety · 3 November 2026
- K. Pawan Kalyan orders evacuation as cyclone Murasu brings extremely heavy rain · 2 November 2026
- NDRF deploys 14 teams to Andhra Pradesh and Telangana for Cyclone Murasu · 2 November 2026
- Naidu orders 7,000 personnel and 400 machines for power restoration amid impending cyclone · 31 October 2026
- IMD issues yellow alerts as low-pressure area threatens to become cyclonic storm · 31 October 2026
- Odisha deploys 4 helicopters to airdrop 4,500 kg grain packets in flood-hit Ganjam · 30 October 2026
Something wrong, or something missing?
Spotted a mistake in a note, or want a topic, format or PDF that would help your preparation? Write to us. We read every mail and fix errors fast.
This note is generated automatically from SatyaDheesh's news feed and mapped to the UPSC CSE syllabus. Check facts against the original report or PIB before using them in an answer.