Cyclone Wreaks Havoc in Andhra Pradesh as CM Reviews Relief Measures

Severe Cyclone Arnab has reportedly affected several parts of Andhra Pradesh, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds that have disrupted normal life. According to the information provided, the storm made landfall near Narasapuram, south of Yanam, with the process of crossing the coast continuing at the time of the report. Several districts, including Krishna, NTR, Eluru, East Godavari and West Godavari, experienced heavy rain, while strong winds and rain affected Polavaram, Kakinada and Konaseema. Trees and electricity poles fell in several locations, and waterlogged roads disrupted traffic. The India Meteorological Department reportedly issued weather alerts for multiple districts, warning of continued heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in some areas over the following two days.

Rainfall figures in the supplied report indicate extremely heavy rainfall at 36 locations, very heavy rainfall at 143 locations and heavy rainfall at 205 locations across the state. Anakapalli, Vizianagaram and Visakhapatnam were among the districts reporting significant rainfall. In Eluru district, a large tree reportedly fell on a bus, damaging its front section. Around 30 passengers were said to be on board at the time, and the driver sustained injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment. No further details about injuries to passengers were provided in the report. In Konaseema district, strong winds and rain flooded low-lying areas and uprooted numerous coconut trees. Power supply was disrupted in several places, with electricity reportedly switched off in some areas as a precaution.

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu reviewed the cyclone situation and relief measures with district collectors and RTGS officials through teleconferences. According to the report, he reviewed the situation until 1:30 a.m. and held another teleconference at 6:15 a.m. Officials briefed him on fallen trees, damaged electricity infrastructure and local conditions. The Chief Minister directed officials to remove fallen trees promptly, clear blocked roads and restore electricity as soon as weather conditions permitted. He also asked the administration to speed up relief work and remain alert until normal conditions return. Authorities urged residents to avoid unnecessary travel, stay away from fallen power lines and damaged electrical poles, and follow official instructions. People living in low-lying areas were advised to move to safer locations when directed.

People affected by the cyclone can use the government’s Mana Mitra WhatsApp Governance service to report problems and seek assistance. The WhatsApp number provided in the report is 95523 00009. The listed disaster-management and emergency helpline numbers are 1070, 112 and 1800 425 0101. Residents are encouraged to share cyclone-related problems through the available channels and follow updates from local authorities. As the storm’s effects may continue, people should treat fallen trees, damaged power infrastructure and flooded roa