State authorities across Andhra Pradesh and Odisha initiated comprehensive disaster response measures as Cyclone Arnab intensified over the Bay of Bengal and moved steadily toward the eastern coastline. In anticipation of severe gale-force winds and torrential rainfall, South Coast Railway announced the precautionary cancellation of at least 53 passenger and express trains traversing coastal corridors to safeguard commuter safety. Concurrently, district collectors in vulnerable coastal zones and authorities across Andaman and Nicobar ordered the immediate closure of all primary and secondary schools.
Emergency relief squads from the National Disaster Response Force and state civil protection units were positioned across sensitive coastal districts to facilitate timely evacuations and clear potential roadway debris. Maritime authorities issued strict warnings advising fishermen against venturing into rough offshore waters, while port administrators hoisted high-level danger signals along the eastern seaboard. Government disaster management control rooms have been placed on round-the-clock alert to oversee shelter provisioning, medical preparedness, and uninterrupted emergency communication as the severe cyclonic system approaches landfall.
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https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/cyclone-arnab-schools-shut-trains-cancelled-andhra-pradesh-odisha-brace-for-landfall/article71630334.ece