Cyclone Arnab Nears Andhra Pradesh, Odisha on High Alert for Heavy Rain and Gusty Winds

Severe Cyclone Arnab is moving closer to the Andhra Pradesh coast, with landfall forecast for Wednesday morning. The approaching storm is expected to trigger intense rainfall and powerful winds across several districts of southern Odisha, prompting authorities to step up precautionary measures.

The state administration has strengthened its disaster response arrangements, keeping rescue personnel on standby and cyclone shelters prepared to accommodate people from vulnerable areas.

Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada, Gajapati and Ganjam are among the districts likely to face the most significant impact from the adverse weather conditions.

According to the latest update, the Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Arnab is currently positioned over the west-central Bay of Bengal. The system has travelled at an average speed of around 20 kilometres per hour over the past six hours as it continues its northward approach towards the Andhra Pradesh coastline.