Odisha, Andhra Pradesh On Alert As Severe Cyclonic Storm Arnab Approaches

What happened: Severe Cyclonic Storm Arnab is approaching the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts, with landfall expected between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam. Key numbers: Winds of 115-125 kmph, gusting up to 140 kmph, by the forenoon of October 28. Why it matters: Odisha and Andhra Pradesh are on alert as the storm is expected to cross the coast as a very severe cyclonic storm.

Severe cyclonic storm Arnab triggers alerts in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.

Severe cyclonic storm Arnab triggers alerts in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. — impact context not separately stored; see What changed.