Amravati
The very severe cyclonic storm Arnab over the Bay of Bengal crosses the Andhra Pradesh coast, bringing strong winds and torrential rain to several coastal districts.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had warned that the storm would cross the coast between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam, south of Yanam, with maximum sustained wind speeds of 125 to 135 kmph and gusts reaching 150 kmph.
The cyclone’s impact was evident in the rainfall recorded across several parts of Andhra Pradesh. Several locations across Andhra Pradesh’s coastal districts received more than 20 cm of rain, highlighting the intensity of the weather system. Heavy rainfall lashed several places in the Anakapalli, Visakhapatnam, Kakinada and Konaseema districts under the influence of the cyclone. District collectors in Visakhapatnam, Kakinada, Konaseema and West Godavari also reported heavy rain and strong winds in their respective areas. Officials said trees had been uprooted at several places due to the impact of the storm.
The IMD had warned of sustained winds of 125 to 135 kmph, with gusts reaching 150 kmph, during the cyclone’s landfall.