In light of Cyclone Arnab impacting the eastern coast and nearby regions, Union Home Minister Amit Shah engaged in comprehensive phone discussions with Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to evaluate the situation in the state.

Shah assured state officials of all necessary assistance from the Central Government to alleviate the difficulties faced by residents.

In addition to Odisha, Amit Shah also contacted the Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and the Union Territory of Puducherry to assess the overall effects of the cyclone across the impacted areas.

In line with national disaster management protocols, Amit Shah announced that Inter-Ministerial Central Teams (IMCTs) would be dispatched soon to Odisha and other affected locations to determine the extent of damage to infrastructure, agriculture, and structures. Meanwhile, disaster response teams, including the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), are actively involved in rescue operations and relief efforts on an urgent basis.

Expressing his sincere appreciation for the timely support, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi emphasized the importance of coordination between the central and state governments.

With response teams fully mobilized and emergency shelters in operation, both the Union and State administrations are committed to providing prompt relief and recovery for those impacted.