Cyclone Arnab To Hit Andhra Coast As Very Severe Storm, Centre Directs States To Ensure Zero Casualties
New Delhi : Cabinet Secretary T V Somanathan on Monday directed agencies to ensure zero loss of life and minimal damage to property and infrastructure as cyclone 'Arnab' looms over Bay of Bengal. Chairing a meeting of the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) to review preparedness ahead of the cyclone's landfall, he directed that, in event of any damage, essential services be restored at…
A very severe cyclone named 'Arnab' is expected to make landfall near Yanam-Kakinada, with the Andhra Pradesh government issuing a red alert for seven districts. Weather experts monitor the cyclone's movement and intensity at the State Emergency Operations Centre in Guntur district. The cyclone is expected to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by Wednesday, crossing the coast between Visakhapatnam and Bapatla.
Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is anticipated from Monday night under its influence, while isolated extremely heavy rainfall is likely in certain districts. The government urges citizens to remain alert and take necessary precautions, as gale winds with speeds of 90-100 kmph and strong winds of up to 50 kmph are expected along the coast. Fishermen are advised not to venture into the sea.
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