Andhra Pradesh disaster force rescues hundreds and clears roads after Cyclone Arnab

The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Response Force safely shifted 341 people, rescued eight, and retrieved one body during Cyclone Arnab.

Operations

Eleven special teams with 328 officers and personnel worked across the State from October 27 to November 1. These rescue and relief operations covered Bapatla, Konaseema, Kakinada, Srikakulam, Alluri Sitharama Raju, West Godavari, East Godavari, Polavaram, and Anakapalli districts. The teams cleared 728 fallen trees, opened roads at 58 locations, and removed 31 fallen electricity poles to help emergency vehicles move.

Control Room

The Dial 112 State Control Room handled 369 cyclone emergency calls from 17 districts over three days. Working with this control room, the disaster force rescued 40 passengers from a bus stuck in floodwaters in Srikakulam and helped save eight fishermen in danger.

Official Recognition

Inspector General of Police Ch. Srikanth and senior officers met Director General of Police Harish Kumar Gupta at the Police Headquarters in Mangalagiri on Monday to share details of the work. The Director General praised the courage and dedication of the personnel and gave rewards to those who showed bravery.

Context

Cyclones often bring heavy rain, strong winds, and floods to coastal states like Andhra Pradesh, causing damage to trees, power lines, and roads. Quick rescue operations and helpline numbers are vital to protect lives and clear blocked routes for emergency services during such severe weather events.