Cyclone Arnab Strikes Andhra, Odisha: Seawater Floods Homes, Trees Uprooted, Trains & Flights Hit

Cyclone Arnab has battered Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, bringing heavy rainfall, powerful winds, flooding and rough seas along the eastern coast. The India Meteorological Department reported wind speeds of up to 150 kmph as the storm’s landfall process continued. Kakinada and Yanam were among the worst-hit areas, with seawater inundating residential localities and trees uprooted across several districts. Police rescued four people stranded in floodwaters in Kakinada. Kannuripalem in Anakapalli recorded 261.5 mm of rainfall. The cyclone also disrupted transport, with 91 trains and 21 flights cancelled. Authorities evacuated people from vulnerable areas, while Odisha closed schools in 16 districts and deployed rescue teams. Both states have strengthened precautionary measures as rescue operations continue.