Cyclone Arnab is forecast to reach the coast with winds of 115‑125 kilometers per hour.
School closures and fishing bans are precautionary actions taken by Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.
National disaster response agencies, including the army, navy, air force and coast guard, are ready to assist.
Shelters are set up for pregnant women, the elderly, children, and people with disabilities.
The government has allocated financial assistance to support relief and recovery efforts.
States of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh have closed schools and prohibited fishing to protect residents.
Rescue and relief teams from the army, navy, air force and coast guard are on standby, and shelters have been prepared for vulnerable groups.
Farmers have been advised to harvest mature crops and store them safely, and relief funds have been released for affected districts.
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