Bhubaneswar, Oct. 26 -- As Cyclone Arnab approaches the coast, residents of Pentha village under Rajnagar block in Odisha's Kendrapara district have raised concerns over the condition of their cyclone shelter, saying it lacks basic facilities needed to accommodate people during an emergency.

The shelter is in a dilapidated state, with broken doors and windows, no electricity, no proper washroom and no water connection. Residents said they were worried about taking refuge there during the approaching cyclone.

A local resident said villagers had repeatedly asked officials to look into the condition of the shelter, but no action had been taken so far.

"People of Pentha village depend on this shelter during a cyclone, but the doors and win...