Three people were killed on Wednesday due to Cyclone Arnab, which hit coastal areas in southeastern India accompanied by strong winds and heavy rains, before it began to weaken, according to Indian authorities.
The Indian Meteorological Department stated that the cyclone hit Andhra Pradesh and was classified as a very severe cyclonic storm, with wind speeds ranging between 125 and 135 kilometers per hour, and gusts reaching 150 kilometers per hour during the early hours of Wednesday morning.
The department noted that accumulated rainfall reached about 30 centimeters in some areas of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, predicting that the cyclone would weaken and turn into a severe low-pressure system during the afternoon.
Damage and Field Facts
Narendra Singh Bundela, Inspector General of the National Disaster Response Force, told journalists that the cyclone resulted in three deaths and damaged 31 homes. The coastal city of Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh experienced heavy rains on Tuesday, while rough waves hit its shores, before residents went out on Wednesday to inspect the waterlogged streets and assess the damage.
Regional Warnings
A resident of Kakinada said the situation was "extremely dangerous" during the night of Tuesday, noting that early warnings helped residents prepare for the storm, with many leaving their homes for safer places. Earlier, authorities in Nepal and Sri Lanka issued weather warnings in anticipation of the storm's repercussions.
Geographic Background
The Nepal Disaster Management Authority warned that the storm was heading inland toward the Himalayas, accompanied by heavy rains, snowstorms, and the possibility of snow avalanches. South Asian regions are frequently exposed to tropical cyclones, especially coastal areas bordering the Bay of Bengal, where strong winds and heavy rains cause floods and damage to infrastructure and housing.
Source: Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)
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