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Cyclone Arnab Slams Andhra Pradesh; Tens of Thousands Evacuated
✍️ AP News
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 03:37 PM
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Cyclone Arnab has made landfall in Andhra Pradesh, prompting the evacuation of tens of thousands of residents to safety shelters.
Cyclone Arnab has struck the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, triggering a massive evacuation drive as authorities moved tens of thousands of residents to safety. The storm system brought severe weather conditions to the coastal regions, necessitating urgent preventive measures to protect civilian lives.
Local administration and relief teams coordinated the movement of vulnerable populations, ensuring that families were shifted away from high-risk zones. The scale of the evacuation reflects the intensity of the cyclone and the proactive steps taken by state officials to mitigate potential damage.
As the cyclone continues its path, residents in affected areas are being advised to remain in designated shelters until the situation stabilizes. Emergency services are on high alert to handle any immediate aftermath, including potential flooding or structural damage caused by strong winds and heavy rainfall.
Local administration and relief teams coordinated the movement of vulnerable populations, ensuring that families were shifted away from high-risk zones. The scale of the evacuation reflects the intensity of the cyclone and the proactive steps taken by state officials to mitigate potential damage.
As the cyclone continues its path, residents in affected areas are being advised to remain in designated shelters until the situation stabilizes. Emergency services are on high alert to handle any immediate aftermath, including potential flooding or structural damage caused by strong winds and heavy rainfall.