The Congress on Friday, October 30, 2026, urged the Centre to lead coordinated relief efforts for Cyclone Arnab victims using the PMCARES fund. Mallikarjun Kharge said, "Deeply distressed by the loss of lives in Andhra Pradesh and the massive disruption to people's lives in Odisha caused by Cyclone Arnab."
Rahul Gandhi urged the governments to ensure swift relief and rehabilitation for every affected family, while Mallikarjun Kharge urged party workers to extend all possible help to those in distress
In the wake of the devastation caused by Cyclone Arnab, the Congress on Friday (October 30, 2026) called on the Centre to lead coordinated relief and rehabilitation efforts with State Governments, ensuring timely assistance through the PMCARES fund to all the affected families.
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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge also urged party workers to extend all possible help to those in distress.
"Deeply distressed by the loss of lives in Andhra Pradesh and the massive disruption to people's lives in Odisha caused by Cyclone Arnab. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families," he said on X.
Low pressure forms in Andaman Sea after Cyclone Arnab, may affect Andhra Pradesh
Low pressure forms in Andaman Sea after Cyclone Arnab, may affect Andhra Pradesh
The system is likely to intensify into a depression by October 31, the IMD says
Cyclone Arnab: Andhra Pradesh puts estimated loss at ₹4,600 crore
Cyclone Arnab: Andhra Pradesh puts estimated loss at ₹4,600 crore
Central team to arrive in Andhra Pradesh to assess cyclone damage October 30; A.P. urges Telangana to deploy 1,000 personnel for power restoration work in the Godavari region
The Union Government must lead coordinated relief and rehabilitation efforts with State Governments, ensuring timely assistance through the PMCARES fund to all the affected families, Mr. Kharge said.
Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also urged party workers to help out with relief efforts.
"My thoughts are with the people of Andhra Pradesh facing the devastation caused by Cyclone Arnab and those in Odisha affected by heavy rainfall and flooding. I pray for everyone's safety and urge Congress workers to extend every possible help to those affected and support relief and rescue efforts," she said.
On Thursday (October 29, 2026) night, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi had expressed deep concern over the devastation caused by Cyclone Arnab in Andhra Pradesh and the heavy rainfall and flooding in Odisha, and urged the governments to ensure swift relief and rehabilitation for every affected family.
In a post on X, Mr. Gandhi said, "Deeply concerned by the devastation caused by Cyclone Arnab in Andhra Pradesh and the heavy rainfall and flooding in Odisha".
Cyclone Arnab: Odisha prepares to airlift people stranded by floodwater
Cyclone Arnab: Odisha prepares to airlift people stranded by floodwater
Two rain gauge stations at Patrapur and Sorada in Odisha's Ganjam district received rainfall above 50 cm in 24 hours
Post-Arnab cyclone, heavy rain wreaks havoc in Odisha's Ganjam, Gajapati districts
Post-Arnab cyclone, heavy rain wreaks havoc in Odisha's Ganjam, Gajapati districts
More than 200 villages in 22 blocks across Ganjam and Gajapati districts severely affected; roads washed away, villages marooned and three rivers are in spate
"My heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones. My thoughts are with everyone affected, those who have lost their homes, livelihoods and a sense of security," the former Congress chief said.
Mr. Gandhi urged the governments to ensure swift relief and rehabilitation for every affected family during this difficult time.
Cyclone Arnab batters east coast: 5 dead in Andhra Pradesh, 17 Odisha districts affected Cyclone Arnab batters east coast: 5 dead in Andhra Pradesh, 17 Odisha districts affected Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Arnab crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast early Wednesday, claiming five lives in north Andhra Pradesh and leaving 17 districts in Odisha battered by torrential rain, widespread crop damage, and extensive flooding. People were evacuated to relief camps, and the two states are amping up for more rain expected on October 29. Cyclone Arnab batters east coast: 5 dead in Andhra Pradesh, 17 Odisha districts affected video 1 Low pressure forms in Andaman Sea after Cyclone Arnab, may affect Andhra Pradesh Low pressure forms in Andaman Sea after Cyclone Arnab, may affect Andhra Pradesh The system is likely to intensify into a depression by October 31, the IMD says Low pressure forms in Andaman Sea after Cyclone Arnab, may affect Andhra Pradesh storyline 1 Cyclone Arnab: Andhra Pradesh puts estimated loss at ₹4,600 crore Cyclone Arnab: Andhra Pradesh puts estimated loss at ₹4,600 crore Central team to arrive in Andhra Pradesh to assess cyclone damage October 30; A.P. urges Telangana to deploy 1,000 personnel for power restoration work in the Godavari region Cyclone Arnab: Andhra Pradesh puts estimated loss at ₹4,600 crore storyline 1 Cyclone Arnab: Odisha prepares to airlift people stranded by floodwater Cyclone Arnab: Odisha prepares to airlift people stranded by floodwater Two rain gauge stations at Patrapur and Sorada in Odisha's Ganjam district received rainfall above 50 cm in 24 hours Cyclone Arnab: Odisha prepares to airlift people stranded by floodwater storyline 1 Post-Arnab cyclone, heavy rain wreaks havoc in Odisha's Ganjam, Gajapati districts Post-Arnab cyclone, heavy rain wreaks havoc in Odisha's Ganjam, Gajapati districts More than 200 villages in 22 blocks across Ganjam and Gajapati districts severely affected; roads washed away, villages marooned and three rivers are in spate Post-Arnab cyclone, heavy rain wreaks havoc in Odisha's Ganjam, Gajapati districts storyline 1