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Odisha Mobilizes NDRF as Severe Cyclone Threatens October 28

By Drooid · Oct 25, 2026, 4:08 PM UTC · How we work

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India Meteorological Department warned a severe cyclonic storm may strike Andhra Pradesh on October 28.
Odisha cancelled official leaves, closed schools in five districts and mobilised response teams.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi ordered public safety, evacuations and a zero-casualty goal.
IMD issued red warnings for Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Koraput and Malkangiri, forecasting rain over 20 cm.
Odisha deployed about 60 ODRAF, 17 NDRF and 225 fire-service teams; nine ports raised signals.

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India Meteorological Department warned a severe cyclonic storm may strike Andhra Pradesh on October 28.
Odisha cancelled official leaves, closed schools in five districts and mobilised response teams.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi ordered public safety, evacuations and a zero-casualty goal.
IMD issued red warnings for Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Koraput and Malkangiri, forecasting rain over 20 cm.
Odisha deployed about 60 ODRAF, 17 NDRF and 225 fire-service teams; nine ports raised signals.