For this cyclone, the Air Force assisted in transporting teams; yesterday, they airlifted four teams. In terms of preparedness, our priority is to ensure the safety of vulnerable groups—the elderly, pregnant women, and children. Pregnant women, in particular, are shifted to hospitals or dispensaries in anticipation of the event. Furthermore, all boats are either brought back to the shore and anchored securely or moved to a safe area...People living in low-lying areas, identified based on historical records, are also moved to safer locations. Through our warning system, local agencies and authorities conduct outreach at the community level to raise awareness, ensuring that necessary safety precautions are taken
Cyclone Arnab: Over 50 trains, several flights cancelled; Andhra, Odisha worst-hit
Cyclone Arnab crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast, causing fatalities due to electrocution in separate incidents. Heavy rainfall exceeding 200 mm was recorded in several districts, with trees and electric poles uprooted. Flight operations were disrupted as services were cancelled or suspended across airports in coastal Andhra Pradesh. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu directed officials to restore normalcy and provide aid for the affected areas.
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