Cyclone Arnab Intensifies..Flash Flood Alerts Issued for Andhra Pradesh Districts

Cyclone Arnab has intensified into a very severe cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal, according to the India Meteorological Department’s bulletin. As per the information provided, the storm is moving at around 25 kmph and is centred approximately 300 km from Visakhapatnam, 560 km from Kakinada and 530 km from Bapatla. It is expected to cross the coast between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam, near Yanam, on the morning of October 28. Wind speeds of 115–125 kmph are possible at landfall, prompting reports of second-stage warning signals at all ports. Flash flood warnings have also been indicated for Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam, with several districts, including Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli, Kakinada, East Godavari, Konaseema, West Godavari, Eluru, Krishna, Guntur, Bapatla, NTR and Alluri Sitharama Raju, placed on alert.

With heavy rainfall and strong winds expected in Coastal and North Andhra, schools in several districts have reportedly been closed for today and tomorrow as a precaution. The districts mentioned include Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli, Parvathipuram Manyam, Alluri Sitharama Raju, Kakinada, Konaseema, East Godavari, West Godavari, Polavaram, Eluru, Krishna, NTR and Guntur. Parents and students should confirm holiday dates with their respective district administrations and educational institutions, as closures may vary by location. Residents in coastal and low-lying areas are advised to follow official weather bulletins and local emergency instructions.