The cyclone poses a significant risk to coastal areas in Andhra Pradesh and southern Odisha, with heavy rainfall and strong winds expected to cause flooding and damage to infrastructure. Farmers in Ganjam, Kandhamal, and Gajapati districts are particularly vulnerable, as their crops have already been damaged by recent rains. Flight cancellations in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu have disrupted travel, and schools in affected areas have been closed. The storm's impact is expected to exacerbate the challenges faced by communities still recovering from Cyclone Arnab.