Cyclone Arnab Completes Landfall, Weakens To Severe Cyclonic Storm
What Happened
Cyclone Arnab completed its landfall across the Andhra Pradesh-Yanam coast on October 28 after crossing as a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm. It subsequently weakened into a Severe Cyclonic Storm, according to IMD updates reported by Indian Express. Odisha has evacuated more than 30,000 people, with southern districts on high alert and Malkangiri expected to face the strongest impact in the state.
Key Takeaways
Although Arnab has weakened after landfall, the threat is not over, with heavy rain and strong winds continuing as the system moves inland and Odisha maintains precautionary evacuations.