NDRF deploys nine teams in AP and Yanam for cyclone response

Coastal patrols have been beefed up and marine police have been put on alert in view of the cyclone, officials say | Photo credit: Representative image

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has deployed seven teams in Andhra Pradesh and two in Yanam to carry out rescue and relief operations during the cyclone, NDRF 10th Battalion Commander VVN Prasanna Kumar said.

He told The Hindu on Monday that five teams have been kept in reserve and others will be deployed if required depending on the situation. Instructions have been issued to coordinate with officials of the Disaster Management, Revenue and Police Departments. One team was on standby at the Regional Response Center in Visakhapatnam, he said.

Beaches across the state have been closed and the public has been advised not to dare take selfies near seashores and rivers. Coastal patrols have been stepped up and maritime police have been put on alert in view of the cyclone, officials said.

The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) has also deployed eight teams at various locations across the state to assist in rescue and relief operations in the next three days.

Meanwhile, the Education Department has declared holidays for schools and colleges on October 27 and 28 in view of the forecast of heavy rain.

Eluru District Collector K. Vetriselvi said holidays have been declared for all schools and Anganwadi centers in the district. In Krishna and NTR districts, holidays have been declared for all schools and colleges for the next two days.

Published – 26 Oct 2026 20:54 IST