Arnab crossed the Andhra coast between 2 am and 8 am on Wednesday.
Wind speeds reached 125‑135 km/h with gusts up to 150 km/h.
The system weakened after moving over land and is expected to become a depression within two days.
Over 30,000 people in Odisha were evacuated to safe shelters.
Authorities closed schools, restored power where possible, and positioned emergency response teams.
Maximum sustained winds were recorded at 125‑135 kilometers per hour with gusts up to 150 kilometers per hour.
After moving inland, the storm weakened to a severe cyclonic storm and continued north‑northwest.
More than 30,000 residents of Odisha were moved to cyclone shelters as a precaution.
Power lines were down, schools were closed, and emergency teams were deployed, but no major damage or injuries were reported.
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