Bhubaneswar, Oct. 26 -- Odisha is "fully prepared" for the incoming cyclone Arnab, with constant inter-departmental meetings and discussions being held, including with officials from the Indian Meteorological Department. Cyclone Arnab is expected to make landfall along the Andhra Pradesh-Odisha coast around October 27th or 28th.

"Given the projected high intensity of this cyclone, high-level meetings have been held, including discussions between our officials and those from the IMD. It has been confirmed that a major cyclone is expected; however, the positive aspect is that Odisha is fully prepared. Our state and district administrations, in coordination with the police and our specialised response force, ODRAF, are completely ready," Od...