Cyclone Arnab began making landfall along the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts early Wednesday, bringing heavy rain and strong winds, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. With the severe storm approaching the coast, more than 100 train services have been cancelled, while flight operations have also been disrupted.
\n\nThe cyclone has sustained wind speeds of 125-135 kmph, with gusts reaching 150 kmph. It moved northwestwards at 3 kmph over the three hours before the IMD's update. The weather agency said the storm would initially continue moving slowly northwestwards before turning north-northwestwards.
\n\nThe Civil Aviation Ministry held a review meeting on Tuesday to assess the situation and ensure passenger safety as the cyclone approached the coast.
\n\nThe Ministry of Railways has cancelled more than 100 train services due to Cyclone Arnab. The cancellations include the 18107 Rourkela-Jagdalpur Express, the 12704 Secunderabad-Howrah Express and the 18005 Howrah-Jagdalpur Express, among others.
\n\nPassengers have been advised to check the National Train Enquiry System (NTES) or the official Indian Railways website for the latest updates before starting their journey.
\n\nFlight services have also been affected as Cyclone Arnab makes landfall. The Civil Aviation Ministry said flights to and from coastal Andhra Pradesh and southern Odisha…
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