Cyclone Arnab made landfall along the Andhra Pradesh-Yanam coast, killing at least three
Cyclone Arnab made landfall along the Andhra Pradesh-Yanam coast early Wednesday, killing at least three people. The New Indian Express reported more than 87,000 evacuees across Odisha and Andhra Pradesh; The Economic Times reported at least 89,000. Reuters reported damaged houses and destroyed crops.
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Cyclone Arnab came ashore early Wednesday, October 28, along the Andhra Pradesh-Yanam coast, killing at least three people and prompting mass evacuations. The New Indian Express reported that more than 87,000 people had been evacuated across Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, while The Economic Times put the figure at at least 89,000 people moved from vulnerable areas before landfall. The Economic Times reported winds of up to 185 kmph and a risk of storm surges and flash floods. Reuters reported that dozens of houses were damaged and crops destroyed. The storm weakened after landfall but brought heavy to extremely heavy rain to southern Odisha, where the India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for six. Flight operations were suspended at Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada and Rajahmundry airports, and several airlines announced cancellations.
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- The Economic Times — Cyclone Arnab tracker: Storm makes landfall in Andhra Pradesh with winds up to 185 kmph, thousands evacuated; airline advisory issued - The Economic Times
- Reuters — Three killed, thousands evacuated as Cyclone Arnab hits eastern India
- newindianexpress.com — Cyclone Arnab kills three, over 87,000 evacuated in Odisha, Andhra Pradesh as heavy rain looms
Verifier’s note
The Economic Times reports that Arnab crossed Andhra Pradesh’s coast and that at least 89,000 people had been evacuated; Reuters reports the cyclone making landfall and thousands evacuated, and The New Indian Express reports landfall alongside more than 87,000 evacuated. These reports support the event’s central claims.