A.P. braces for very severe cyclone, to evacuate people in coastal districts
Andhra Pradesh is preparing for a very severe cyclonic storm expected to make landfall between Machilipatnam and Visakhapatnam on October 28. Authorities are mobilizing disaster response forces and planning evacuations for coastal districts to mitigate potential damage from 140 kmph winds.
Why it matters
The cyclone poses a significant threat to life and infrastructure in coastal Andhra Pradesh, necessitating urgent disaster management efforts.
A.P. braces for very severe cyclone, to evacuate people in coastal districts left Rough sea conditions prevail along the Visakhapatnam coast on Sunday as people gather along the rocky shoreline despite warnings of an approaching cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal. K.R. DEEPAK The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/75y82d/article71623872.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/050HighTide.jpg KR DEEPAK Visakhapatnam : Andhra Pradesh : 25/10/2026 : Rough sea conditions prevail along the Visakhapatnam coast on Sunday as people visit the rocky shoreline amid warnings of an approaching cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal. Photo : K R Deepak APSDMA Managing Director Prakhar Jain says landfall is likely between Machilipatnam and Visakhapatnam on October 28, with wind speeds expected to reach 140 kmph VIJAYAWADA The impact of the ‘Very Severe Cyclonic Storm’ is likely to be felt in coastal districts from Bapatla to Vizianagaram, and the State is prepared to deal with any contingency, said A.P.
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