Cyclone ‘Arnab’ May Bring Flooding Rains to Three States
What Happened
A weather system over the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a deep depression and is moving toward the Odisha-Andhra Pradesh coast. Authorities have warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall, strong winds and possible flooding in parts of Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal. The next cyclonic storm, if the system strengthens further, would be named“Arnab.”
Key Takeaways
While the system had not yet been officially classified as a cyclone in the latest reports, eastern coastal states are on alert for intense rainfall, rough seas and localized flooding. Odisha and Andhra Pradesh are expected to face the greatest impact as the system approaches the coast.