India to evacuate thousands as Cyclone Arnab nears eastern coast
Summary
India’s eastern coast is preparing for evacuations as Cyclone Arnab approaches Andhra Pradesh with winds of up to 140 kph and heavy rain expected across coastal districts and southern Odisha. Schools and colleges are being shut in parts of Odisha, while officials in Andhra Pradesh have identified 570,000 vulnerable people and begun evacuation plans.
Key Points
- Two Indian states on the eastern coast are preparing to evacuate thousands of people ahead of Cyclone Arnab.
- The cyclone is expected to make landfall in Andhra Pradesh by Wednesday morning with gusts of up to 140 kph.
- Andhra Pradesh has identified 570,000 vulnerable people and ordered boats at sea to return ashore.
- Odisha is closing schools and colleges in five districts and moving residents from low-lying areas to cyclone shelters.
