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Air India Issues Travel Advisory as Cyclone Arnab Approaches

Air India has issued a travel advisory because Cyclone Arnab may disrupt flights to Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada.

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Key Points

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Cyclone Arnab is centered about 300 km from Visakhapatnam and moving west‑northwest.

Air India urges travelers to monitor flight status and plan for possible delays.

The Andhra Pradesh government has readied over 1,700 shelters and thousands of disaster response officers.

Strong winds and heavy rain could also affect road travel in the region.

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The storm is expected to bring sustained winds of 115‑125 km per hour with gusts up to 140 km per hour and heavy rainfall.

Passengers are advised to check the airline’s official website for flight updates and allow extra time for travel.

State authorities have prepared thousands of shelters, control rooms, and rescue teams to respond to the cyclone.

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7 words

advisory

a notice that tells people to be careful

cyclone

a large, rotating storm with very strong winds

sustained

continuing for a long time without stopping

gust

a short, sudden increase in wind speed

evacuation

moving people away from danger to a safer place

disaster management

planning and actions to protect people during emergencies

meteorological department

the government agency that studies and forecasts weather

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