{
  "id": 16836053,
  "title": "India evacuates tens of thousands as Cyclone Arnab makes landfall",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/india-evacuates-tens-of-thousands-as-cyclone-arnab-makes-landfall-16836053",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-28T01:33:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
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    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2026/10/28/india-evacuates-tens-of-thousands-as-cyclone-arnab-makes-landfall"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Cyclone Arnab made landfall on India's southeastern coast, prompting the evacuation of nearly 100,000 people in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. The storm, classified as a very severe cyclonic storm with winds of 125-135kph and gusts up to 150kph, brought ferocious winds and torrential rain to the region. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu emphasized the priority of protecting lives as the storm approached the coast. Residents in Kakinada reported devastating impacts, with some never experiencing such intense flooding before. Authorities warned of total destruction of thatched homes, power and communications pole uprooting, and widespread damage to crops. Nepal also issued warnings of heavy rainfall, snowfall, and avalanche risks, advising tourists to avoid high mountain areas.",
  "summary": "Neighbouring Sri Lanka closed schools over flash flood and mudslide risks, while Nepal warned of avalanches as the storm moves towards the Himalayas.",
  "key_points": [],
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Le Monde English",
        "title": "India evacuates tens of thousands as Cyclone Arnab makes landfall",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/india-evacuates-tens-of-thousands-as-cyclone-arnab-makes-landfall-16835349",
        "published": "2026-10-28T01:49:23.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Euronews",
        "title": "India evacuates tens of thousands as Cyclone Arnab makes landfall",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/india-evacuates-tens-of-thousands-as-cyclone-arnab-makes-landfall-16846111",
        "published": "2026-10-28T04:23:20.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "DW English (Top Stories)",
        "title": "India news: Cyclone Arnab brings heavy rain, disruption",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/india-news-cyclone-arnab-brings-heavy-rain-disruption",
        "published": "2026-10-28T04:30:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hindu",
        "title": "Cyclone Arnab: 609 Andhra schools turn into relief shelters",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/cyclone-arnab-609-andhra-schools-turn-into-relief-shelters",
        "published": "2026-10-28T06:04:37.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}