Landfall process expected to last about three hours, moving between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam.
Maximum sustained winds 125‑135 km/h; gusts up to 150 km/h.
Heavy rainfall over 200 mm recorded in several districts.
Infrastructure damage includes uprooted trees and snapped power lines.
Storm surge of 1.5‑2.5 metres could inundate coastal regions; warnings issued for Andhra Pradesh and parts of Odisha.
Wind speeds are expected to decrease as the cyclone moves inland.
The India Meteorological Department reported wind speeds of 125‑135 kilometers per hour, with gusts up to 150 kilometers per hour.
Rainfall exceeded 200 millimetres in parts of Anakapalli and Visakhapatnam, causing trees to fall and power lines to break.
A storm surge of up to 2.5 metres was forecast for low‑lying coastal areas, prompting officials to advise residents to stay indoors and take safety measures.
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