Cyclone Arnab landfall continues along Andhra Pradesh coast | LIVE
Traffic on Ennore Expressway and other coastal roads in north Chennai and Tiruvallur districts of Tamil Nadu witnessed high waves lashing onto the land as a result of the cyclone
The landfall process of cyclonic storm Arnab continues along the coast of Andhra Pradesh, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The northern spiral band of the cyclone has entered the land, and the landfall process is expected to persist for the next three hours. The landfall began near Narsapur town in West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, around 1.30 a.m. on Wednesday.
Experts from the IMD noted that it is premature to pinpoint the exact location of the landfall, stating that the process may continue for an extended period and they can only provide an approximate location once it concludes. Cyclone Arnab is forecast to strengthen into a very severe cyclone, with wind speeds ranging from 125-135 km/h, as it makes landfall on the Andhra Pradesh coast on Wednesday.
The cyclone remains stationary near the Andhra Pradesh coast, with heavy rains falling across the state, prompting police to rescue stranded individuals in several districts. The Civil Aviation Ministry convened a review meeting on Tuesday to ensure the safety of flight operations amidst the impending cyclone. The Vijayawada airport canceled all flights on Wednesday, while traffic on Ennore Expressway and coastal roads in north Chennai and Tiruvallur districts of Tamil Nadu experienced high waves due to cyclone Arnab's impact on Tuesday evening.
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