Cyclone Arnab Lashes Parts Of Andhra Pradesh
\n\nHeavy rain and gusty winds have begun battering parts of coastal Andhra Pradesh as Severe Cyclonic Storm Arnab continues to move over the west-central Bay of Bengal, prompting authorities to step up preparedness and relief measures across the state.
\n\nVisuals from Uppada in Kakinada district show rough weather conditions along the coast, while Srikakulam district is also experiencing heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds. The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) has warned that more heavy rainfall is likely across North Andhra districts in the coming hours. Residents have been urged to remain alert, avoid visiting coastal areas and strictly follow official safety advisories.
\n\nThe cyclone is currently centred around 215 km from Visakhapatnam and is likely to make landfall near Yanam on Wednesday morning, according to the latest preparedness updates. Rough sea conditions have been reported along the coast, with waves likely to rise by 1–2 metres. Extremely heavy rainfall has also been forecast for North Andhra and other coastal districts.
\n\nChief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, IT and HRD Minister Nara Lokesh, and Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha are continuously reviewing the state's preparedness as the storm approaches.
\n\nThe state government has…
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