Cyclone Arnab begins making landfall in India’s Andhra Pradesh state
Summary
Cyclone Arnab is making landfall in India’s Andhra Pradesh state, bringing winds of up to 135 kph, heavy rain and a storm surge that could inundate low-lying areas. Thousands have been evacuated along the eastern coast as train and flight services were cancelled ahead of the storm.
Key Points
- Cyclone Arnab began making landfall in Andhra Pradesh in the early hours of Wednesday with high-speed winds and heavy rain.
- Authorities evacuated thousands of people and cancelled some train and flight services ahead of the cyclone’s arrival.
- The India Meteorological Department forecast wind speeds of 125-135 kph, gusting to 150 kph, over the landfall area.
- No deaths had been reported so far, though trees were uprooted and power supply was disrupted in several places.
