Cyclone Arnab Nears Andhra Pradesh Coast, red alert issued
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The Meteorological Department said the cyclone’s centre could reach the coast near Yanam at about 11.30am. It may then move back out to sea before making full landfall at U. Kothapalli in Kakinada district.
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Cyclone Arnab Nears Andhra Pradesh Coast, red alert issued
Severe cyclone Arnab remains close to the coast, centred about 30km east of Narsapur and 45km from Yanam. It is moving slowly at around 3km/h, with the landfall process expected to continue for the next four to five hours.
The Meteorological Department said the cyclone’s centre could reach the coast near Yanam at about 11.30am. It may then move back out to sea before making full landfall at U. Kothapalli in Kakinada district.
Winds could reach 150km/h. Officials have warned of a possible storm surge in the Kakinada and Yanam areas, where waves may rise up to 2.5 metres above normal levels.
Heavy to extremely heavy rain is affecting several parts of Andhra Pradesh. A red alert has been issued for strong winds and heavy downpours, and the public has been urged to remain on high alert.
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