India evacuates tens of thousands as Cyclone Arnab makes landfall

Cyclone Arnab intensified into a severe storm, impacting India's southeastern coast with strong winds and heavy rainfall. Nearly 100,000 residents were evacuated in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha as the storm made landfall. The cyclone brought winds of up to 150 kph, prompting authorities to prioritize safety and set up over 2,000 shelters. Warnings of significant damage to infrastructure and crops were issued, affecting over 12 million people in the region. Emergency services, including medical teams and secured fishing boats, were mobilized to assist those in need.