Three North Andhra districts bolster cyclone prep with 24/7 control rooms, relief centres, and evacuation plans ahead of IMD forecast. The Odisha government on Sunday stepped up preparations, mobilising personnel and equipment in vulnerable areas, as a severe cyclonic storm is likely to hit the neighbouring Andhra Pradesh coast. Cyclone alert in Godavari region prompts fishing ban, relief preparations, and safety measures across Kakinada and East Godavari districts.