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.
“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. 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. 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. 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. In a post on X, Mr.
Earlier reporting noted: Cyclone Arnab LIVE: Cyclone wreaks havoc in Odisha, over 55,000 evacuated across 9 districts Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday (October 29) 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. Earlier reporting noted: The Odisha Government on Thursday (October 29) deployed over 300 teams from different disaster response agencies for rescue operations in flood-hit Ganjam and eight other districts, as cyclone ‘Arnab’ left a trail of destruction in several parts of the state, officials said.
My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families,” he said on X. Kharge said. 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. Gandhi said, “Deeply concerned by the devastation caused by Cyclone Arnab in Andhra Pradesh and the heavy rainfall and flooding in Odisha”.
Earlier reporting noted: In a post on X, Mr.
