Cyclone Arnab Turns 'Very Severe' as Andhra and Odisha Brace for Oct 28 Landfall
Schools are closed and Odisha is planning to move 48,000 people as the storm nears the coast, with trains cancelled in Bengal.
Cyclone Arnab has intensified into a 'very severe' storm, and authorities in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha are preparing for its landfall on October 28. Schools in the affected coastal zones have been shut, and officials are moving people out of harm's way.
Odisha plans to evacuate about 48,000 people as the cyclone closes in on the Andhra coast. Andhra Pradesh has issued a red alert, the highest warning level, signaling that conditions could turn dangerous quickly once the storm arrives on land.
The impact is spreading beyond the coastline. Trains have been cancelled in West Bengal, and strong winds are expected to reach Uttar Pradesh, hundreds of kilometres inland. For commuters and families far from the shore, that means possible travel disruption and a day spent watching the forecast.
Why it matters: cyclones on India's east coast can flood low-lying villages, damage homes and power lines, and disrupt food and water supplies for days. Early evacuations and school closures are designed to keep children and families safe during the most dangerous hours, when wind and storm surge peak.
What should residents do? Follow instructions from district administrations, keep phones charged, avoid travelling during the storm window unless ordered to evacuate, and stay away from flooded roads and damaged electrical wires. Stay indoors and away from windows once winds pick up.
This story was drawn from a daily school assembly news roundup that highlights major national and international developments. Read the original school assembly headlines here.
