Cyclone Update / Cyclone Arnab Intensifies, Moves Towards Andhra Coast At 20 Kmph; Kakinada Sees Rough Seas
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Very severe cyclonic storm Arnab is moving west-northwestwards at 20 kmph over the west-central Bay of Bengal, with landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast near Yanam expected by the forenoon of Wednesday, October 28, per the IMD.
Bhubaneswar, Oct 27: Very severe cyclonic storm Arnab is moving west-northwestwards at 20 kmph over the west-central Bay of Bengal, with landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast near Yanam expected by the forenoon of Wednesday, October 28, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Tuesday.
The cyclone is likely to cross the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam, close to Yanam, with maximum sustained wind speeds of 125-135 kmph and gusts reaching 150 kmph, according to the IMD's Regional Centre in Bhubaneswar.
In its 8:30 am bulletin on Tuesday, the weather agency said the storm was centred over the west-central Bay of Bengal, around 220 km south-southeast of Visakhapatnam, 240 km east-southeast of Kakinada and 370 km south of Gopalpur in Odisha.
The system is expected to continue moving west-northwestwards until Tuesday evening before turning northwestwards towards the coast.
The cyclone is likely to cross the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam, close to Yanam, with maximum sustained wind speeds of 125-135 kmph and gusts reaching 150 kmph, according to the IMD's Regional Centre in Bhubaneswar.
In its 8:30 am bulletin on Tuesday, the weather agency said the storm was centred over the west-central Bay of Bengal, around 220 km south-southeast of Visakhapatnam, 240 km east-southeast of Kakinada and 370 km south of Gopalpur in Odisha.
The system is expected to continue moving west-northwestwards until Tuesday evening before turning northwestwards towards the coast.
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Kakinada Sees Rough Seas, Coastal Road Damaged
Meanwhile, rough sea conditions have been reported in Kakinada, where powerful waves have crossed the shoreline and damaged a nearby asphalt road.
With wind speeds gradually increasing and large waves surging towards the coast, the local administration has prohibited people from going near the seashore as a precautionary measure.
Also Read: Cyclone Arnab Live Updates: Schools Shut In 10 Odisha Districts, Closures Extend Till Oct 29 In Five
Rain Begins In Parts Of Odisha
Rainfall associated with the outer bands of Cyclone Arnab has already begun in parts of Puri, Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada and Khordha districts, the IMD said.
With the cyclone approaching the Andhra Pradesh coast, authorities in Odisha are monitoring weather conditions and preparing for the possibility of worsening conditions. Residents have been advised to follow official weather bulletins and local administration advisories.
Meanwhile, rough sea conditions have been reported in Kakinada, where powerful waves have crossed the shoreline and damaged a nearby asphalt road.
With wind speeds gradually increasing and large waves surging towards the coast, the local administration has prohibited people from going near the seashore as a precautionary measure.
Also Read: Cyclone Arnab Live Updates: Schools Shut In 10 Odisha Districts, Closures Extend Till Oct 29 In Five
Rain Begins In Parts Of Odisha
Rainfall associated with the outer bands of Cyclone Arnab has already begun in parts of Puri, Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada and Khordha districts, the IMD said.
With the cyclone approaching the Andhra Pradesh coast, authorities in Odisha are monitoring weather conditions and preparing for the possibility of worsening conditions. Residents have been advised to follow official weather bulletins and local administration advisories.
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