Cyclone Arnab threat: Naidu orders evacuations, puts Andhra Pradesh on high alert
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has ordered evacuations and placed the state on high alert as Cyclone Arnab approaches. Forecasts predict heavy to extremely heavy rain across 13 districts on Oct 28‑29. Authorities are moving 4,711 pregnant women to hospitals, deploying 15 NDRF and SDRF teams, and preparing road‑safety crews to restore traffic quickly.