Cyclone Arnab: heavy rain brings Vizag to standstill; civic agencies on high alert
Cyclone Arnab has caused heavy rainfall in Visakhapatnam, halting traffic and services. The city saw 147.9 mm of rain between 8:30 a.m. and 9 p.m., leading to fallen trees, waterlogged roads, and power outages. Bus routes were cancelled and beaches closed as civic authorities remain on high alert. The storm has also disrupted electricity supply, causing frequent outages across the district, and prompted authorities to evacuate vulnerable areas.