Cyclone Arnab makes landfall in India’s Andhra Pradesh
Summary
Cyclone Arnab made landfall in India’s Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday, bringing heavy rain and winds of up to 135 kph. The storm damaged roads and disrupted power, flights, and train services; officials reported no casualties so far.Key Facts
- At least 180,000 people were evacuated from Andhra Pradesh and Odisha before the storm arrived.
- Authorities said more than 12 million people live in the cyclone’s expected path.
- India’s Meteorological Department warned that a storm surge of up to 1.5 meters could flood low-lying areas.
- Arnab was classified as a “very severe cyclonic storm” at landfall and later downgraded to “severe” as it moved inland.
- Fallen trees damaged vehicles and blocked highways, while power supplies were disrupted.
- Nepal suspended trekking permits for three days and warned tourists about possible heavy rain, snowstorms, and avalanches.
- Sri Lanka closed schools and warned of possible flash floods and landslides.
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