Cyclone Arnab to hit east coast on October 28, IMD warns of winds up to 140 kmph; Andhra identifies 5.7 lakh people for evacuation, Odisha shuts schools

Cyclone Arnab is likely to intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm and cross the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam on October 28, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Monday. The storm is expected to bring maximum sustained winds of 115-125 kmph, gusting to 140 kmph, prompting authorities in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha to step up preparedness measures.

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