Cyclone Arnab to Make Landfall Near Visakhapatnam on October 28
• Cyclone Arnab is advancing over the Bay of Bengal and is expected to make landfall between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam, near Yanam, on the morning of October
• The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for 16 districts in Andhra Pradesh, with Visakhapatnam under an orange alert. Winds are forecasted to reach speeds of 125–135 km/h, with gusts up to 150 km/h. Heavy rainfall is expected in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh. Coastal areas are on high alert, and schools in Odisha and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands have been closed as a precautionary measure.
Impact & Risks
The cyclone poses significant risks, including power outages, communication disruptions, crop damage, and flooding in affected areas. Coastal regions may experience waves as high as 14 metres, potentially causing damage to infrastructure and endangering lives. Heavy rainfall could lead to waterlogging and landslides in vulnerable regions, particularly in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.
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