Six Killed as Cyclone Arnab Hits India’s Eastern Coast
Very severe cyclonic storm brings heavy rain, strong winds
and widespread infrastructure damage.
Cyclone Arnab has caused widespread disruption along India’s
eastern coast after making landfall in Andhra Pradesh.
The storm brought heavy rainfall and powerful winds across
affected areas.
more than 180,000 people had been evacuated from vulnerable
areas in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.
Official deaths reported
People evacuated
Electricity poles damaged
Cyclone Makes Landfall
Cyclone Arnab was classified by the India Meteorological
Department as a very severe cyclonic storm. It made landfall
in Andhra Pradesh early Wednesday after developing over the
Bay of Bengal.
Major Infrastructure Damage
The cyclone damaged thousands of electricity poles and
disrupted power supplies across several districts. Authorities
worked to restore electricity and clear roads affected by
fallen trees and debris.
Large-Scale Evacuations
More than 180,000 people were evacuated from Andhra Pradesh
and Odisha before the cyclone reached the coast. Schools were
closed in some areas, while some train and flight services
were cancelled because of dangerous weather conditions.
The official death toll reported by Andhra Pradesh authorities
was six. Reuters noted that another local media report cited
a higher figure of nine.
