# President Murmu’s Odisha visit postponed due to cyclone warning

2026-10-24T08:26:17+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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President Droupadi Murmu’s two-day visit to Mayurbhanj district in Odisha, originally scheduled for October 28 and 29, has been postponed by a week due to a cyclonic storm brewing over the Bay of Bengal. Rashtrapati Bhavan and local administration confirmed the itinerary has been rescheduled as a safety precaution. Mayurbhanj Collector Hema Kanta Say stated the President will now visit on November 4 and 5. The tentative programme includes stops at her hometown Rairangpur, Maa Kichakeshwari Temple at Bahalda, and Gorumahisani, along with developmental and cultural engagements.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

The postponement places the safety of the President and her entourage ahead of a fixed schedule, reflecting standard protocol during cyclone warnings. The new dates fall after the expected landfall period, leaving room for the administration to reassess conditions. The visit’s rescheduling means local preparations in Mayurbhanj will now be aligned with the revised November 4 and 5 itinerary.

## Coverage

- odishabytes.com <https://odishabytes.com/president-droupadi-murmus-odisha-itinerary-rescheduled-amid-cyclone-warning/>
  Straight factual report on itinerary change, no framing beyond official confirmation

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