Cyclone Arnab Strengthens in Bay of Bengal, Poses Heavy Rainfall Threat to Odisha
Cyclone Arnab is intensifying over the Bay of Bengal and is expected to become a very severe cyclonic storm before making landfall on the Andhra Pradesh coast on Wednesday. The India Meteorological Department has issued warnings for extremely heavy rainfall in five southern districts of Odisha, including Ganjam and Gajapati, with significant impacts anticipated from Wednesday. In response, the Odisha state government has deployed ministers and rescue teams to prepare for the storm, while railway services have been disrupted, including the cancellation of eight trains. Heavy rain and strong winds may lead to flooding, landslides, and damage to infrastructure in the affected areas.
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