IMD Warns of Severe Cyclone Arnab Bringing Heavy Rains to Andhra and Telangana

The India Meteorological Department issued an advisory stating that a very severe cyclone, designated as Arnab, is expected to make landfall on Wednesday morning. Ahead of and during the landfall, isolated extremely heavy rainfall is predicted to lash Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, and Telangana.

The meteorological system is anticipated to trigger a peak storm surge along the Kakinada-Yanam coastal belt, posing severe inundation risks. These weather conditions necessitate immediate precautions from local administrations and residents in the path of the cyclone.

District authorities and disaster response teams are on high alert to handle emergencies, rescue operations, and relief distribution. Residents in affected areas should follow official meteorological bulletins and avoid unnecessary travel until conditions stabilize.