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Cyclone Arnab leaves trail of destruction across Andhra Pradesh
Cyclone Arnab has swept through India's eastern Andhra Pradesh state, claiming at least three lives and leaving widespread damage to residential areas and agricultural land. Local authorities are assessing the full extent of the damage as cleanup efforts continue.
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The severe cyclonic storm made landfall in Andhra Pradesh, bringing destructive winds and heavy rainfall that battered coastal and inland regions. The death toll currently stands at three, though officials cautioned that the figure could rise as rescue and recovery operations progress in affected areas.
Residential properties sustained significant structural damage, with roofs torn off homes and walls collapsed in multiple locations. The agricultural sector bore considerable losses, with crops and farmland across the state severely impacted by the storm's intensity.
State disaster management authorities mobilized emergency response teams to assist affected communities and coordinate rescue operations. Power outages were reported across multiple districts as infrastructure sustained damage from high-speed winds accompanying the cyclone.
Andhra Pradesh has faced increased tropical cyclone activity in recent years, prompting state and national authorities to strengthen early warning systems and disaster preparedness measures. The Indian Meteorological Department is continuing to monitor atmospheric conditions as the system moves inland.