The impending cyclonic storm “Arnab” is likely to trigger heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across several states, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
“It is likely to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam, near Yanam, with winds of 115–125 km/h, gusting to 140 km/h. Odisha may experience heavy to extremely heavy rainfall from the evening of October 27, particularly in Puri, Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada and Koraput,” the official added. The weather department has advised fishermen not to venture into the sea as the cyclone approaches, news agency ANI reported.
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Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi said that the state government had reviewed the possible impact of the cyclone and assigned specific responsibilities to departments to ensure preparedness, the report added.
Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu directed the authorities to remain on high alert and ensure maximum preparedness at every level to minimise the impact of the cyclone, ANI further reported.
