Cyclone Arnab weakens after hitting Andhra Pradesh coast, killing five

Cyclone Arnab weakened from a very severe cyclonic storm into a severe cyclonic storm after crossing the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts between 2 am and 8 am on Wednesday.

The cyclone caused five deaths in Andhra Pradesh due to electrocution and falling trees, with one fatality reported each in Visakhapatnam, Anakapalle, Kakinada, Konaseema, and West Godavari.

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reviewed the ground situation as minor disruptions from tree falls across 10 locations were promptly cleared to maintain safe train operations.