Three killed in Andhra Pradesh as Cyclone Arnab makes landfall
The storm caused damage to 31 houses and uprooted trees and electricity poles in Yanam and Andhra Pradesh.
Three people died and 31 houses were damaged in Andhra Pradesh after Cyclone Arnab made landfall on Wednesday, according to a National Disaster Response Force officer quoted by Scroll.
The India Meteorological Department stated that the very severe cyclonic storm weakened into a severe cyclone after landfall. The storm remained practically stationary for three hours about 30 km east of Narsapur in Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday morning.
Between 2 am and 8 am, the cyclone crossed the coasts of Andhra Pradesh and Yanam in Puducherry, with wind speeds ranging from 125 kmph to 135 kmph. Heavy to very heavy rain was reported in coastal Andhra Pradesh, with some areas recording over 200 mm of rainfall.
In Yanam, strong winds uprooted trees and electricity poles, according to ANI. National Disaster Response Force teams worked to remove debris, while stranded persons were rescued in Andhra Pradesh, as reported by The Indian Express.
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu directed officials to restore power and clear uprooted trees once conditions improve. IndiGo and Air India reported that flight operations to and from Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam may be impacted by the weather.
At least 64 trains scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday were cancelled. Affected routes include Vijayawada-Rajahmundry, Vijayawada-Narasapur, Vijayawada-Machilipatnam, Visakhapatnam-Parvatipuram, Machilipatnam-Gudivada, Kakinada Port-Visakhapatnam and Guntur-Repalle.