Cyclone Arnab Landfall To Continue For 3 More Hours Along Andhra Pradesh Coast; 150 Kmph Winds, Torrential Rain & Storm Surge Threaten Coastal Areas | Video
New Delhi: Cyclone Arnab began its landfall process early Wednesday along the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts, bringing torrential downpours in the area, said the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Cyclone Arnab is very likely to continue to move northwestwards and cross Andhra Pradesh & Yanam coasts between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam, close to south of Yanam as a very severe cyclonic storm…
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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