ECoR activates Disaster Management Cell as Cyclone Arnab threatens Odisha coast

Bhubaneswar, Oct 27 (UNI) East Coast Railway (ECoR) has stepped up its preparedness to deal with the possible impact of Cyclone 'Arnab', which is likely to affect Odisha and Andhra Pradesh between October 27 and 29. Five districts of Odisha ,Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Koraput and Malkangiri, are likely to be affected by the developing weather system. Railway sections falling under the Rayagada Division have been identified as particularly vulnerable, prompting the railway authorities to intensify precautionary measures. As part of its preparedness plan, ECoR has activated a Disaster Management Cell at Rail Sadan in Bhubaneswar. Round-the-clock war rooms have also…