Bapatla district prepares 174 relief centres to combat Cyclone Arnab

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District Collector V. Vinod Kumar reviews the preparedness plan for Cyclone Arnab with officials at the Collectorate in Bapatla on Tuesday.

The Bapatla district administration has stepped up precautionary measures to tackle Cyclone Arnab, with Collector V. Vinod Kumar directing officials of all departments to remain alert and coordinate efforts to prevent loss of life and property.

The Collector reviewed the preparedness measures through video conferences with district and mandal-level officials on Tuesday. He also participated in a review meeting chaired by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu from the State Secretariat in Amaravati.

The Collector said there was no rainfall or strong winds in Bapatla district as of 2 p.m. on Tuesday. Control rooms were established at the Collectorate, Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO) and mandal offices to respond to emergencies. As many as 174 relief centres were set up, with arrangements made to provide food through members of self-help groups (SHGs).

Originally published by The Hindu on Oct 27, 2026 Read the full article at thehindu.com

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