Very severe cyclonic storm ‘Arnab’ begins landfall near Narsapur; Vizag battered by rain
IMD experts said the landfall process may go on for a long time, and they can indicate the tentative landfall point only after the process is over
Very severe cyclonic storm 'Arnab' made landfall near Narsapur in West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh early Wednesday morning. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported wind speeds of 125-135 km/h, with gusts reaching up to 150 km/h. However, the exact location of the landfall remains uncertain as the storm continues to make its way inland.
Cyclone 'Arnab' is expected to cause a high storm surge of 1.5 to 2.5 meters, posing a threat to low-lying areas. Sea conditions near Kakinada, initially thought to be the likely landfall point, remained relatively calm before the storm's impact.
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