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100,000 evacuated in India as Cyclone Arnab makes landfall on southeast coast

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India evacuated 100,000 people as Cyclone Arnab made landfall on the southeast coast in Andhra Pradesh. The India Meteorological Department warned of widespread damage with wind gusts reaching up to 150 km/h and a storm surge of 1.5 to 2.5 meters above normal tide expected to inundate low-lying areas.

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As of October 28, Cyclone Arnab made landfall on India's southeastern coast, primarily affecting Andhra Pradesh, with wind speeds reaching up to 135 km/h (84 mph) and gusts of 150 km/h. The storm led to the evacuation of over 180,000 people in both Andhra Pradesh and neighboring Odisha states. By October 29, at least three deaths were reported due to the cyclone's impact, which also caused extensive damage including downed trees and power outages. Torrential rains up to 30 centimeters (12 inches) were recorded, posing a risk of flash floods in low-lying coastal areas. The India Meteorological Department warned of potential widespread destruction and advised residents to remain vigilant as the storm weakened but continued to affect inland regions.

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100,000 evacuated in India as Cyclone Arnab makes landfall on southeast coast India’s weather bureau warns of ‘widespread damage’ as the severe storm hit Andhra Pradesh with gusts reaching 150km/h Arnab hit Andhra Pradesh as a “very severe cyclonic storm”, with winds of 125-135km/h (78-84 mph) and gusts reaching 150km/h, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

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Department → evacuate → km/h

A storm surge of 1.5 to 2.5 metres (5-8 feet) above normal tide is very likely to inundate low-lying areas of the state over the next six hours, according to the IMD. uncertain

surge → inundate → IMD