Cyclone hits Andhra Pradesh coast with 135 kmph winds; heavy rains cause widespread destruction; alerts issued for several states

Cyclone hits Andhra Pradesh coast with 135 kmph winds; heavy rains cause widespread destruction; alerts issued for several states

Cyclone ‘Arnab’ has wreaked havoc upon striking the coast of Andhra Pradesh. With wind speeds reaching 125 to 135 kmph accompanied by torrential rain, the cyclone has severely disrupted daily life in the coastal regions. Roads have been submerged, and strong winds have uprooted large trees. In many areas, floodwaters have entered homes. Thousands of people in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha have been relocated to safer areas. The cyclone has also impacted train services and flights. Farmers are distressed as paddy crops have suffered damage. Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department has issued rainfall alerts for several states, including Telangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh.