Cyclone ‘Arnab’ is moving rapidly towards Andhra Pradesh; winds expected to reach 100 km/h; schools to remain closed.

Cyclone ‘Arnab’ is moving rapidly towards Andhra Pradesh; winds expected to reach 100 km/h; schools to remain closed.

Cyclone ‘Arnab’ is advancing quickly from the Bay of Bengal towards the coast of Andhra Pradesh. In light of the threat posed by the storm, an alert has been issued across 16 districts in the state. The cyclone is expected to make landfall between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam, near Yanam, on the morning of October 28. Coastal areas are likely to experience strong winds reaching speeds of 90 to 100 km/h, accompanied by heavy rainfall. An ‘orange alert’ has been issued for Visakhapatnam. Meanwhile, in the districts of Malkangiri and Rayagada in Odisha, the administration has ramped up rescue and relief preparations. Teams from the NDRF and ODRAF have been placed on high alert.