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Cyclone Arnab Expected to Hit India's East Coast on October 28

A very severe cyclonic storm named Arnab is forecast to make landfall along the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts on the morning of October 28.

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Key Points

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Cyclone Arnab will likely cross the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts on October 28.

Wind speeds may reach up to 125 kilometers per hour, with gusts up to 140 kilometers per hour.

Emergency shelters and disaster response forces are prepared in the affected states.

Fishermen have been advised to stay on land until the storm passes.

Authorities aim to protect lives and reduce damage to property and infrastructure.

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The storm is projected to have maximum sustained winds of 115 to 125 kilometers per hour, with gusts reaching 140 kilometers per hour.

National and state authorities have activated emergency shelters, deployed disaster response teams, and warned fishermen to remain ashore.

The primary objective is to prevent loss of life and minimise damage to homes, infrastructure, and essential services.

Coordinated monitoring continues across several ministries and the India Meteorological Department.

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9 words

cyclone

a large, rotating storm system with very strong winds, formed over warm ocean waters

landfall

the moment when a storm moves from the sea onto land

sustained

continuously maintained, as in wind speed that lasts for a period of time

gust

a brief, sudden increase in wind speed

infrastructure

the basic physical systems needed for a community, such as roads, bridges, and power lines

evacuation

the organized movement of people from a dangerous area to a safer place

monitoring

watching and checking something closely over time

coordination

the act of organizing different groups to work together effectively

precautionary

taken in advance to prevent possible problems or danger

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