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Cyclone Arnab lashes Andhra Pradesh coast, 84,000 evacuated to shelters
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 12:54 AM
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Cyclone Arnab made landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coastline, prompting authorities to shift more than 84,000 residents into emergency shelters.
A powerful low‑pressure system named Cyclone Arnab struck the coastal belt of Andhra Pradesh early today, bringing heavy rain and strong winds. The meteorological department had issued warnings ahead of landfall, and state disaster officials activated evacuation protocols.
In response, over 84,000 people from vulnerable villages and towns were moved to government‑run shelters across the affected districts. Temporary accommodation, food supplies and medical kits were provided to the evacuees as the cyclone continued to batter the shoreline.
Local authorities are monitoring the situation closely, urging residents to stay indoors and avoid non‑essential travel until the storm weakens. Relief teams stand ready to assist with post‑storm recovery once the cyclone moves inland.
Preliminary assessments indicate no major structural damage yet, but officials caution that flooding and landslides could arise in low‑lying areas. The state government has pledged additional support for any communities that may suffer losses.
In response, over 84,000 people from vulnerable villages and towns were moved to government‑run shelters across the affected districts. Temporary accommodation, food supplies and medical kits were provided to the evacuees as the cyclone continued to batter the shoreline.
Local authorities are monitoring the situation closely, urging residents to stay indoors and avoid non‑essential travel until the storm weakens. Relief teams stand ready to assist with post‑storm recovery once the cyclone moves inland.
Preliminary assessments indicate no major structural damage yet, but officials caution that flooding and landslides could arise in low‑lying areas. The state government has pledged additional support for any communities that may suffer losses.