Kathmandu: Cyclone Arnab, a powerful storm that struck India’s eastern coastal region, has killed three people in Andhra Pradesh and caused significant damage to 31 houses. The storm is reportedly moving toward Nepal, where weather conditions have also become severe.
According to Indian media reports, wind speeds reached 125–135 km/h when the cyclone made landfall. Hundreds of trees and electricity poles were uprooted, while air services were also disrupted.
More than 30,000 people have been evacuated to safer locations in Odisha due to the potential risks. Heavy rainfall and strong winds have affected various districts of Odisha and Jharkhand. Rescue teams have been deployed in the affected areas as the risks of flooding, landslides, and strong winds remain despite the cyclone gradually weakening.
