Andhra Pradesh set up 2,131 shelters, 1,087 medical teams, 8,281 emergency beds, and 1,274 ambulances.
Odisha prepared 135 permanent and about 1,600 temporary shelters, deploying 294 rescue teams.
More than 30,000 people have been moved to shelters in Odisha, targeting 48,000.
Wind speeds are expected to reach 125‑135 kilometers per hour, with gusts up to 150 kilometers per hour.
Heavy rain warnings were also issued for neighboring states, including West Bengal and Jharkhand.
Authorities have opened over 4,000 cyclone shelters and relocated thousands of residents.
Medical teams, ambulances, and emergency beds have been positioned for rapid response.
Railways and airlines have cancelled dozens of services to prevent travel during the storm.
Officials aim for zero casualties by coordinating rescue teams and issuing alerts to millions.
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