Odisha cyclone guide¶
Odisha has a long Bay of Bengal coast and a delta where several large rivers meet the sea, and it is one of the Indian states most often struck by cyclones. The Special Relief Commissioner runs the State Emergency Operations Centre in Bhubaneswar, and the Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA) builds shelters and runs early warning systems. Coastal districts face cyclone wind, storm surge, and flooding. Follow warnings from the India Meteorological Department and instructions from the state and district collectors.
Checked on October 10, 2026
Every phone number and web address on this page was checked against official sources on that date. Details can change, especially during a storm. Always follow instructions from Special Relief Commissioner and Odisha State Disaster Management Authority. In an emergency, call 112.
What to know in Odisha¶
- OSDMA reports that it has created 929 multipurpose shelters and covers 480 km of coastline with its early warning dissemination system.
Emergency and information numbers¶
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| State Emergency Operations Centre (Special Relief Commissioner) | +91-674-253-4177 | State Emergency Operations Centre, Rajiv Bhawan, Bhubaneswar. The page prints the number without the country code. |
| Odisha State Disaster Management Authority | +91-674-239-5398 | Office line, Rajiv Bhawan, Bhubaneswar. The contact page also lists 0674-2395531. Not for emergencies. |
Official alerts and information¶
- Satark: Early warning and weather alert platform linked from the OSDMA website as Satark. Website.
- OSDMA shelter locations: Search shelter locations by district and block. Website.
- Special Relief Commissioner, Odisha: State relief office with weather warnings, situation reports, and pages on past cyclones. Website.
- IMD Met Centre, Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department centre that serves Odisha, with state forecasts and warnings. Website.
- India Meteorological Department cyclone warnings: The India Meteorological Department's regional cyclone warning centre in New Delhi publishes cyclone bulletins and warnings. Use its own stage names (depression, cyclonic storm, severe cyclonic storm and higher). Website.
Evacuation centers¶
Open only when announced
Evacuation centers open only when officials announce them, and not every center opens for every storm. Check the official list of open centers before you leave home. Bring your own bedding, food, water, and medicines.
OSDMA runs a shelter locations page where you can search multipurpose cyclone and flood shelters by district and block. Shelters are open only when officials announce it. Learn your nearest shelter and the route before a storm, and follow instructions from your district collector and local officials.
Official list of open evacuation centers
Related guides¶
- Should I evacuate?
- What to expect at a cyclone shelter
- Cyclone supply list
- After a cyclone: the first 24 hours
- Insurance claims and disaster aid
Sources¶
Checked on October 10, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.