Cyclone Arnab to move north-northwestwards over next 24 hours, weaken further by midnight: IMD

Cyclone Arnab kills 5 in Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister announces Rs 5 lakh ex gratia

New Delhi, Oct 28: Five people were killed in Andhra Pradesh due to Cyclone Arnab, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said on Wednesday, announcing an ex gratia of ₹5 lakh each for the families of the deceased. The Chief Minister said two deaths were reported in the Visakhapatnam region, while the other fatalities occurred in Bhimavaram, Anakapalli district and Sakretipalli. The victims died in incidents involving falling trees, a collapsed elec…

Bulker Grounds as Severe Cyclone Comes Ashore in India

Indian officials are beginning to tally the damage after a severe cyclone came ashore early on Wednesday, interrupting most services and leading to mu...

Cyclone Arnab to move north-northwestwards over next 24 hours, weaken further by midnight: IMD

Cyclonic Storm Arnab has weakened to a cyclonic storm while moving north-northwest over coastal Andhra Pradesh. The India Meteorological Department forecasts further weakening into a deep depression by midnight. Over 55,000 people have been evacuated from affected areas, with three casualties reported. The National Disaster Response Force has deployed 39 teams to assist with rescue operations. Andhra Pradesh's Chief Minister is coordinating reli…

Cyclone Arnab Toll Rises To 6 in Andhra; CM Naidu Announces Relief Aid

Cyclone Arnab has caused widespread damage in coastal Andhra Pradesh, with the death toll rising to six. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu confirmed the casualties and announced an ex gratia compensation of five lakh rupees for the families of the deceased. Financial assistance of ten thousand rupees for partially damaged houses and twenty-five thousand rupees for destroyed shops has also been announced, along with relief for farmers facing exten…

Cyclone Arnab's impact in Bengal to last till October 31, heavy rain alert in 10 districts

Cyclone 'Arnab' has prompted the IMD to issue a heavy rainfall alert for several West Bengal districts until October 31. Kolkata, Medinipur and Kanthi have recorded rainfall, while coastal destinations have seen fewer visitors.

Cyclone Arnab: Several flights cancelled, trains suspended between October 28 and November 4

The Railway Department said that passengers are advised to check these updates while planning their journey and can get the latest information on the National on Railways website.