Rivers in spate in north Andhra after Cyclone Arnab; flood water enters Ichchapuram
Heavy rains from Cyclone Arnab have swollen rivers across northern Andhra Pradesh, causing floodwaters to reach the coastal town of Ichchapuram. In Vizianagaram district, a junior electricity lineman was killed when he fell from a pole while repairing damage caused by the storm. Authorities are monitoring the rising water levels and conducting ongoing rescue efforts.