Odisha plans to airlift 120 stranded in Ganjam amid Cyclone Arnab aftermath

Odisha authorities have announced plans to airlift <b>120</b> stranded residents from <b>Ganjam</b> after the devastating impact of <b>Cyclone Arnab</b>. Yet, the delay in mobilizing rescue assets reveals a systemic failure: bureaucratic red tape, slow coordination, and a lack of pre‑planned evacuation protocols that left thousands scrambling for help. The airlift will lift the immediate burden, but the broader crisis underscores the need for robust disaster readiness and accountability. Residents now await the helicopter's arrival, hoping for swift relief.