Authorities in India have ordered and carried out the evacuation of tens of thousands of residents as a major storm approaches the country's eastern shores. Cyclone Arnab, categorized as a very severe cyclonic storm, is tracking toward the coast of Andhra Pradesh state, prompting widespread emergency preparations.
Ahead of the anticipated landfall, regional impacts have intensified. Heavy rainfall and strong winds have brought normal activity to a standstill in parts of Visakhapatnam, while civil agencies and disaster management teams remain on high alert. Authorities in neighboring Odisha have also initiated precautions, with local energy departments mobilizing thousands of personnel to manage potential disruptions. Schools have been closed, and transit services face cancellations as the region braces for the severe weather system.
