Cyclone Arnab hits 17 Odisha districts; Gajapati worst-hit as 43,827 people evacuated
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.
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.
Prelims pointers (5)
- 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.
Mains angle
Q. Discuss the institutional framework for disaster management in India, focusing on the coordination between central and state agencies during extreme weather events.
- 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