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Mass evacuation underway as Cyclone Arnab approaches India's eastern shore
Tens of thousands of residents have been ordered to evacuate from India's eastern coastal regions as Tropical Cyclone Arnab advances towards landfall. Neighbouring Nepal has simultaneously issued warnings to tourists over risks of severe weather in mountainous areas.
LSN Malaysia ·
Authorities in India's eastern states have initiated a large-scale evacuation operation as Cyclone Arnab tracks towards the coast, with officials urging residents in vulnerable areas to move to designated shelters and safer locations inland. The cyclone poses significant risks of storm surge, heavy rainfall, and destructive winds that could impact densely populated coastal communities.
State disaster management agencies have activated emergency response protocols and pre-positioned relief supplies, medical teams, and rescue personnel in anticipation of the storm's arrival. Fishing communities have been advised to cease operations and secure their vessels, while transport services in coastal areas face potential disruption.
In a parallel development, Nepali authorities have warned tourists to avoid high-altitude regions as the weather system's moisture-laden winds are expected to bring heavy precipitation to mountainous areas. Trekking and mountaineering activities have been flagged as particularly hazardous due to risks of avalanches, landslides, and whiteout conditions from sudden snowfall.
Regional weather services continue to monitor Cyclone Arnab's trajectory and intensity, with updated forecasts issued regularly to guide evacuation decisions and emergency preparedness measures across affected areas.