Cyclone Arnab is intensifying over the Bay of Bengal and will hit the Andhra Pradesh coast on Wednesday. The IMD warned of heavy rainfall across coastal districts on Tuesday and Wednesday. Managing Director Prakhar Jain said, "People to remain alert and follow safety precautions in view of the cyclone's impact."

Amaravati: As Cyclone Arnab intensified over the Bay of Bengal and is expected to strengthen further before making landfall on the Andhra Pradesh coast on Wednesday. The IMD has forecast heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in several coastal districts on Tuesday and Wednesday, and has cautioned that sea levels could rise in low-lying areas.

According to the Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA), Managing Director Prakhar Jain urged people to remain alert and follow safety precautions in view of the cyclone's impact