Cyclone Arnab hits Andhra near Narsapur; no deaths reported
The storm crossed the coast with winds of up to 150 kmph and has weakened; Chief Minister Naidu told officials to clear roads within two hours and restore power once winds ease.
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Very severe cyclonic storm Arnab crossed the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coast near Narsapur early on Wednesday and has weakened into a severe cyclonic storm, the IMD said.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said no loss of life had been reported so far, and ordered roads cleared within two hours.
609 schools are serving as relief shelters, and schools in 16 coastal districts are closed.