The India Meteorological Department issued a heavy rainfall alert for Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and West Bengal due to Cyclone Arnab. The storm will make landfall near Yanam on October 28. Officials warned that the cyclone could damage trees and crops, so residents should stay indoors and monitor local weather updates.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a very heavy rainfall alert in several states, including Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and West Bengal, in the wake of Cyclone Arnab.
Moving at a speed of 25 km/h over the past six hours, Severe Cyclonic Storm 'Arnab' is projected to make landfall near Yanam, Andhra Pradesh -- between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam -- by Wednesday morning (October 28), bringing dangerous winds and extremely heavy rainfall.
Here's what the IMD has predicted in different states:
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The IMD forecast says Cyclone Arnab is expected to cross the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam on the morning of October 28.
The main article reports alerts in parts of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and West Bengal. It says Telangana, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Keralam had no major warning, while very heavy rain was expected in Bihar and East Uttar Pradesh on October 29-30.
In Andhra Pradesh, the article lists a yellow alert for several districts and a red alert in some areas on October 28. Odisha has orange and yellow alerts for districts including Ganjam, Gajapati, Malkangiri, Koraput and Puri.
The article warns of damage to trees, crops and vulnerable structures, as well as flooding, waterlogging and possible localised landslides. Road and rail traffic, visibility, boats and helicopter services may also be affected.
Monitor weather updates and be ready to move to a safer place if conditions worsen. Take shelter away from trees, unplug electrical appliances if lightning is expected, and avoid water bodies.
A yellow alert has been issued in several districts if ANdhra Pradesh including" West Godavari Krishna, NTR, Anakapalli, Eluru, Kakinada, East Godavari, Prakasam, SPSR Nellore, and Srikakulam.
A red alert has been issued in some parts on October 28 -- on the day of the lanfall.
A yellow alert was issued in Nabarangapur, Nuapara, Balangir, Kalahandim, Kandhamal, Bauda, Nayagarh, KHordha, Cuttack, Jagat Singh Pur, Baleshwar, Kendujhar, Mayurbhanj, Kendraparha and Jajapur.
5. West Bengal
The IMD issued a yellow alert in Jhargram, Paschim Medinipur, Purba Medinipur and South Parganas. No alert was issued in the remaining districts on Tuesday.
damage plantation, horticulture and standing crops.
❖ Partial damage to vulnerable structures due to strong winds and rain.
❖ Minor damage to kutcha houses/walls, huts and roads due to heavy rain.
❖ Loose objects may fly.
❖ Small ships, trawlers and boats may be affected.
❖ Road and rail traffic may be affected due to heavy rain and squally winds.
❖ There could be localised landslides, mudslides, landslips, water logging, inundation and flooding over low lying
areas.
❖ Occasional reduction in visibility due to heavy rainfall.
❖ Helicopter services may get affected.
❖ Take safe shelters; do not take shelter under trees, as there could be lightning.
❖ In case of expected lightning, unplug electrical/ electronic appliances, immediately, get out of water bodies and keep away from all the objects that conduct electricity.
❖ Tourism and recreational activities to be regulated.
❖ Onshore and offshore activities to be judiciously regulated.