Cyclone Arnab Nears East Coast: Andhra & Odisha On Red Alert, Landfall Likely TomorrowCyclone Arnab has intensified into a very severe cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal, putting Andhra Pradesh and Odisha on high alert ahead of an expected landfall between Visakhapatnam and Bapatla. The India Meteorological Department has warned of sustained wind speeds reaching 115 to 125 km/h, gusting up to 140 km/h, alongside storm surges and heavy rainfall.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu reviewed preparedness and released 27 crore rupees for cyclone response, directing officials to issue regular alerts and secure reservoirs. Precautionary measures are also underway in Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Telangana, and Puducherry.
Disaster management forces, including the National Disaster Response Force, State Disaster Response Force, Navy, and Coast Guard, have been deployed and placed on standby. Police have cordoned off coastal stretches like Kakinada beach, while schools and colleges in several districts have been closed ahead of landfall.