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Cyclone Arnab Forces Mass Evacuations on India's Coast
28 Oct
Summary
- Cyclone Arnab made landfall with wind speeds up to 135kph.
- 180,000 people evacuated from affected Indian states.
- Flights and train services were cancelled due to the storm.
Severe cyclonic storm Arnab made landfall on India's east coast, bringing heavy rainfall and wind speeds up to 135kph. This resulted in widespread damage, including fallen trees on highways and disrupted power supplies in Andhra Pradesh.
As a precautionary measure, authorities evacuated at least 180,000 people from Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. The cyclone's impact led to the cancellation of flights and train services, and some schools were forced to close. Over 12 million people reside in the storm's projected path.
While no casualties have been reported as of the report, a storm surge of up to 1.5m was forecast for low-lying areas. Meanwhile, neighboring Nepal and Sri Lanka have also issued warnings and taken measures due to the storm's potential to cause adverse weather conditions.
