Cyclone Arnab to cross Andhra coast by October 28; rains continue in Tamil Nadu | LIVE
Odisha stepped up preparations, mobilising personnel and equipment, while Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi deputed eight ministers to vulnerable districts
Coastal regions in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha are bracing for a severe cyclonic storm, Cyclone Arnab, set to make landfall on October 28. The storm is forecasted to bring winds of 115 kmph to 125 kmph, with gusts up to 140 kmph. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that a depression over the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a deep depression and is moving southwestwards.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, N Chandrababu Naidu, has ordered round-the-clock vigilance and comprehensive preparedness to mitigate the cyclone's impact and prevent loss of life. Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu continues to experience heavy rains from the northeast monsoon, with the IMD predicting more showers until October 27. Odisha has also ramped up preparations, mobilizing personnel and equipment, and Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has deputed eight ministers to vulnerable districts, emphasizing zero casualty as the State's objective.
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