NDRF deploys 11 teams across three states to tackle Cyclone ‘Arnab’

26 Oct 2026, 06:17 by Sunita · KalingaTV

Bhubaneswar: Cyclonic storm ‘Arnab’ has formed over the Bay of Bengal on Monday. To tackle the impending cyclone ‘Arnab’, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have deployed an additional seven teams to vulnerable areas. A contingent of 240 personnel has set out for Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.

As part of its preparedness and pre-positioning measures for the cyclone, the NDRF has deployed a total of 11 teams comprising 360 personnel across vulnerable areas in Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Andhra Pradesh.

On Sunday, four teams consisting of 120 personnel were deployed to various areas in the Gajapati, Rayagada, Malkangiri, and Koraput districts of Odisha.

This morning, three teams comprising 100 personnel were deployed to the Bastar, Sukma, and Bijapur districts of Chhattisgarh. Similarly, four teams comprising 140 personnel have been deployed to Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh.

The overall operation is being supervised under the direct command of Commandant Nagendra Sharma.

These teams are prepared to carry out search and rescue, evacuation, and relief operations in coordination with the respective district administrations and others.

The NDRF aims to ensure a swift and effective response to any emergency situation arising from Cyclone ‘Arnab’, and to safeguard lives and property in vulnerable areas.

NDRF deploys 11 teams across three states to tackle Cyclone ‘Arnab’

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