Cyclone Arnab nears Andhra coast as 1.5 lakh people evacuated
The storm is forecast to make landfall between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam early Wednesday, with wind speeds reaching 125 kmph and gusts up to 140 kmph.
Cyclone Arnab, a very severe cyclonic storm, is moving towards the coast of Andhra Pradesh, India, and nearly 150,000 people have been evacuated to shelters. The cyclone is forecast to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam between 2 am and 4 am on Wednesday. The Indian Meteorological Department warned of extremely heavy rainfall and strong winds along the coast, with winds potentially reaching speeds of 115-125 kmph and gusts up to 140 kmph.
Rescue teams and disaster response forces, both from India and neighboring nations, have been deployed to assist in the evacuation and relief efforts. Officials warned residents to remain alert, avoid unnecessary travel, and stay indoors in safe locations. The Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, and Indian Coast Guard have also prepared rescue and relief teams, ships, and aircraft for deployment.
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