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Severe Cyclone Arnab Expected to Hit Andhra Pradesh Coast Early Wednesday

The Meteorological Department warns that Cyclone Arnab will make landfall on the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts between 2 am and 4 am on Wednesday.

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Key Points

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Cyclone Arnab: very severe cyclonic storm

Landfall expected: early Wednesday, 2 am‑4 am

Wind speeds: sustained 125‑135 km/h, gusts up to 150 km/h

Affected coast: Bapatla to Visakhapatnam, including Yanam

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The storm is moving west‑northwest at about 18 km per hour and carries sustained winds of 125‑135 km per hour with gusts up to 150 km per hour.

Its outer spiral band has already reached land, prompting safety alerts for areas from Bapatla to Visakhapatnam.

Residents are advised to stay indoors, secure belongings, and follow official instructions.

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7 words

cyclone

a large rotating storm with strong winds

landfall

the moment a storm reaches land

meteorological

relating to the study of weather

sustained

steady and continuous

gusting

short, sudden increases in wind speed

spiral band

a curved part of a storm that moves outward

west‑northwestwards

moving toward the west‑north‑west direction

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