Very severe cyclonic storm Arnab LIVE: Landfall likely tomorrow at Andhra coast; schools shut, trains cancelled

Very severe cyclonic storm Arnab LIVE: Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority Managing Director Prakhar Jain on Cyclone Arnab preparedness said,1,763 cyclone shelters have been identified ahead of the storm’s expected landfall on October 28.

The cyclone is expected to bring heavy rainfall and strong winds to coastal districts.

Very severe cyclonic storm Arnab LIVE: Cyclonic storm Arnab, which is now moving towards Andhra Pradesh and is expected to make landfall on October 28, will result in widespread unseasonal rainfall in most parts of Eastern Uttar Pradesh from October 28 to 30.

The Weatherman has forecast rainfall and inclement weather on October 29 (Thursday) and October 30 (Friday), in Lucknow as a result of the cyclone.

The IMD has issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall in several districts on Thursday and Friday, while a yellow alert has been issued for Wednesday.

Cyclone Arnab LIVE: The Andhra Pradesh government has released ₹27 crore to 20 districts to carry out cyclone relief and response operations. Of this, ₹2 crore each has been allocated to Bapatla, Krishna, Konaseema, East Godavari, West Godavari, Kakinada and Anakapalli districts, according to a statement by the Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority.

Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu reviewed preparedness measures with officials, directing them to alert residents based on the cyclone’s anticipated impact and take all necessary steps to minimise damage.

Educational institutions in cyclone-hit areas have been ordered to close. Beaches have also been shut to the public, while vehicular movement on coastal roads is set to be suspended from Tuesday afternoon as a precautionary measure.

(With PTI inputs)

Cyclone Arnab LIVE: Odisha is bracing for the impact of Cyclone Arnab, which is likely to make landfall tomorrow along the Andhra Pradesh coast. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said that although the cyclone is not expected to make landfall in Odisha, the state is likely to be heavily impacted, with very heavy rainfall and winds gusting up to 80 kmph.

Rescue teams comprising personnel from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF), Fire and Emergency Services, and the police have been pre-positioned in vulnerable areas.

Schools in the affected districts will remain closed on October 28 and 29.

The Agriculture Department has advised farmers to harvest and safely store crops that are 80–85 per cent mature. Dedicated agricultural helplines have also been set up to assist farmers, the minister said.

(With inputs from PTI)

Cyclone Arnab LIVE: Ahead of likely landfall of Cyclone Arnab, Odisha government ordered the closure of schools, colleges, and Anganwadi centres in six southern districts of Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Malkangiri, Koraput and Nabarangpur on October 28 and 29.

In Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the government has ordered the closure of all schools till Tuesday, October 27.

(With inputs from PTI)

Cyclone Arnab LIVE: Rainfall is forecast in several areas in Uttar Pradesh, including Chitrakoot, Kaushambi, Prayagraj, Fatehpur, Pratapgarh, Rae Bareli, Amethi and Sultanpur.

On October 30, heavy rain and strong winds are also likely in Bareilly, Pilibhit and Shahjahanpur, along with several districts of Purvanchal, Awadh, and the Terai region. As a result, daytime temperatures may fall by 5 to 8 degrees Celsius, news agency PTI reported.

Cyclone Arnab LIVE: Unseasonal rain, thunderstorms and strong winds are likely in Uttar Pradesh between October 28 and 31.

According to the forecast, winds are likely to blow at 30 to 40 kilometres per hour on October 28 in Sonbhadra, Mirzapur, Chandauli, Varanasi, Bhadohi, Ghazipur, and Ballia, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a yellow alert for these districts.

An orange alert has been issued for October 29 due to the possibility of heavy rainfall and strong winds in several districts.

(With inputs from PTI)

Cyclone Arnab LIVE: IMD has issued a red alert for the following districts in Andhra Pradesh as Cyclone Arnab turns ‘very severe’: Eluru, NTR, Krishna, Konaseema, Kakinada, East Godavari, West Godavari, Guntur, Alluri Sitharama Raju, Anakapalli, Vishakhapatnam

Cyclone Arnab LIVE: The Disaster Management Authority has also announced that people can seek a faster response to cyclone-related problems through the Mana Mitra WhatsApp number: 9552300009.

With the cyclone approaching the coast, the administration is focusing on preparedness, emergency response and the prevention of loss of life and property. People have been advised to avoid unnecessary movement during periods of intense rain and strong winds and to follow instructions issued by local authorities.

Cyclone Arnab LIVE: South Coast Railway has announced the cancellation of 53 train services on October 27 and/or 28 as a precautionary measure. Passengers have been advised to check train-wise cancellation details, confirm their journey dates and verify train status before heading to stations.

The railway said passenger safety remains its priority and regretted the inconvenience caused.

Cyclone Arnab LIVE: The Andhra Pradesh government on Monday night released ₹27 crore for cyclone-related preparedness and relief operations.

Under the allocation, seven districts in the north coastal Andhra will receive ₹2 crore each, while 13 other districts will be provided ₹1 crore each. The funds are intended to support precautionary measures and emergency-response activities in the affected areas.

The authorities are expected to use the available resources to address local requirements, including rescue operations and other immediate relief measures arising from the cyclone.

Cyclone Arnab LIVE: The State government has mobilised disaster-response resources in anticipation of the cyclone’s impact. Eight State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams and seven National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams have been kept ready in the cyclone-affected districts. An additional three SDRF teams and five NDRF teams are also available for deployment, if required.

In addition, 115 teams for removing fallen trees and rescue teams equipped with 13 boats have been prepared to respond to emergencies, including road blockages, flooding and the need to evacuate people from vulnerable locations.

The arrangements are intended to facilitate rapid response and minimise disruption to essential services during and after the cyclone’s passage.

(Inputs from Srinivasa Rao Apparasu)

Cyclone Arnab LIVE: Extremely heavy rainfall is forecast in Kakinada, Konaseema, East Godavari, West Godavari and Eluru districts on Tuesday. Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is likely at several places in Srikakulam, Manyam, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, Alluri Sitarama Raju, Polavaram, Anakapalli, NTR, Krishna, Guntur and Bapatla districts.

Heavy rainfall is also likely in Palnadu, Prakasam, Markapuram and Nellore districts.

(Inputs from Srinivasa Rao Apparasu)

Cyclone Arnab LIVE: The impact of the extremely severe cyclonic storm Arnab began early Tuesday, with gusty winds reported along coastal districts and heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds is expected to intensify in north coastal Andhra Pradesh over the next few hours, state disaster management authority managing director Prakhar Jain said.

Jain, who has been monitoring the movement of the cyclonic storm all through the night, said in a morning bulletin that the cyclone had moved at a speed of 25 kmph during the past six hours.

(Inputs from Srinivasa Rao Apparasu)

Cyclone Arnab LIVE: As of the latest assessment cited by the authority, the storm was centred approximately 300 km from Visakhapatnam, 360 km from Kakinada, 460 km from Machilipatnam and 530 km from Bapatla, he said.

The cyclone is expected to continue moving west-northwestwards until the evening before turning northwestwards. It is likely to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam, near Yanam, by Wednesday morning.

Cyclone Arnab LIVE: Cyclone Arnab has intensified into a very severe cyclonic storm over the west-central Bay of Bengal and is likely to move northwestwards before crossing the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam, near Yanam, by the forenoon of October 28, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.