Very severe cyclone ‘Arnab’ to make landfall near Yanam-Kakinada; red alert issued for seven districts
The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for seven districts in Andhra Pradesh as Cyclone Arnab approaches the coast. The storm is expected to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm, bringing extremely heavy rainfall to the region.
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Severe weather events pose significant risks to life, infrastructure, and agriculture in coastal regions, necessitating urgent disaster management responses.
Very severe cyclone ‘Arnab’ to make landfall near Yanam-Kakinada; red alert issued for seven districts left Weather experts monitor the movement and intensity of cyclone Arnab at the State Emergency Operations Centre of the Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority at Tadepalli in Guntur district on Monday. G.N. RAO G.N. RAO https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/vobk1l/article71627279.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/IMG_20261026_124624.jpg RAO GN Weather experts monitor the movement and intensity of Cyclone Arnab at the State Emergency Operations Centre of the Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority in Tadepalli, Guntur district, on Monday. The Andhra Pradesh government has warned that the cyclone is likely to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by Wednesday and cross the coast between Visakhapatnam and Bapatla. Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is likely from Monday night under its influence. The government has urged people to remain alert and take necessary precautions. PHOTO: G N RAO / THE HINDU Kakinada, East Godavari, Dr. B.R.
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