Bhubaneswar, Oct. 26 -- Odisha has alerted district collectors and stepped up preparations as Cyclone 'Arnab' moves towards the Andhra Pradesh coast. Southern districts are expected to face a greater impact. Chief Secretary Anu Garg said that the state is coordinating with the Centre and neighbouring Chhattisgarh to prepare for possible heavy rainfall and the release of water from reservoirs.

The Chief Secretary shared the preparedness measures after holding discussions with the Union Cabinet Secretary. The deep depression over the Bay of Bengal intensified into a cyclonic storm on Monday.

The Chief Secretary said that Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada and Malkangiri are among the districts likely to be more affected. District collectors have ...