Six killed in cyclone off India's eastern coast
BHUBANESWAR: At least six people were killed and power supply in several areas along India’s eastern coast remained disrupted on Thursday, one day after Cyclone Arnab barrelled through the region, bringing heavy rain and gusty winds, officials said. The Times of India newspaper, citing local officials, put the death toll at nine, caused by electrocution as well as tree and house collapses. The…
On Wednesday, Cyclone Arnab, classified as a very severe cyclonic storm, made landfall in Andhra Pradesh, India, bringing heavy rain and strong winds. At least six people lost their lives, according to the Andhra Pradesh state government, with power supply disrupted in several areas along the eastern coast. The death toll, as cited by The Times of India, reached nine due to electrocution, tree collapses, and house destruction.
Power restoration was ongoing, with most districts back online except Konaseem and West Godavari, as per the state Chief Minister. The government's advanced technology helped identify high-risk areas to minimize casualties and damage. Twenty crew members aboard a Marshall Island-flagged cargo vessel remained stranded due to rough seas near Andhra Pradesh.
Over 180,000 people had been evacuated from Andhra Pradesh and Odisha prior to the cyclone's arrival. Some schools were closed, and train and flight services were affected. Cyclone Arnab originated over the Bay of Bengal, a region prone to deadly tropical cyclones.
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Also reported by 3 other outlets
- Six killed in cyclone off India's eastern coast nst.com.my
- Six killed in cyclone off India's eastern coast hindustantimes.com
- Six killed in cyclone off India's eastern coast channelnewsasia.com
