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Cyclone Arnab's Landfall Continues, 150 Kmph Winds Lash Andhra Coast
Sentiment: NeutralHigh Priority
What Happened?
Cyclone Arnab is making landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast with winds reaching 150 kmph. The IMD warns of flooding and heavy rain in the region.
Key points
- Cyclone Arnab is making landfall between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam.
- Winds are expected to continue at 125 to 135 kmph with gusts up to 150 kmph.
- A storm surge of 1.5 to 2.5 meters is expected to flood low-lying areas.
- Heavy rainfall exceeding 200 mm has been reported in Anakapalli and Visakhapatnam districts.
- Odisha is on alert for heavy to extremely heavy rainfall.
Key insights
- The cyclone may lead to significant damage to infrastructure in coastal areas.
- Residents in low-lying regions should prepare for possible evacuations due to flooding.
- The heavy rainfall could exacerbate existing waterlogging issues in urban areas.
Why it matters
The cyclone's impact could disrupt daily life and infrastructure in affected areas.
Entities
Cyclone Arnab· EventAndhra Pradesh· StateVisakhapatnam· CityKakinada· CityOdisha· StateAnakapalli· CityIMD· Organization
Source
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