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Key Points

4 points
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Eleven scheduled train services were cancelled on October 27‑28.

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Cyclone Arnab is forecast to hit between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam on the morning of October 28.

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The railway is prepared with additional patrols, sandbags, boulders, and emergency medical equipment.

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Travelers should stay informed about possible further cancellations or diversions.

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Summary

The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for heavy rainfall and strong winds in multiple districts.

Railway officials are monitoring bridges, water levels, and have positioned emergency equipment such as sandbags and relief trains.

Passengers are advised to check for updates via SMS and plan travel accordingly.

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New Words to Learn

12 words
cyclone
a huge spinning storm with strong winds and rain
precautionary
done to keep people safe before something bad happens
meteorological
related to weather
red alert
a serious warning about dangerous weather
diversion
sending a train on a different route
infrastructure
the important buildings and tracks that trains use
boulder
a big rock
sandbag
a bag filled with sand used to stop water
ballast
stones placed under train tracks to keep them steady
relief
help given after an emergency
patrol
workers who watch and protect a place
emergency medical equipment
special tools and supplies used to treat injuries quickly
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