In Brief
- Over 8,000 people evacuated as cyclone Arnab lashes Odisha with heavy rain.
- IMD warns of squally weather with winds up to 70 kmph along the coast.
- Fishermen advised not to venture into the sea until September 25 morning.
- Ministers have rushed to affected districts to oversee relief efforts.
Cyclone Arnab has brought heavy rainfall to Odisha, leading to the evacuation of over 8,000 residents from vulnerable areas. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reported squally weather prevailing along the Odisha coast, with wind speeds reaching up to 70 kmph.
Authorities have issued advisories urging fishermen to avoid venturing into the sea until the morning of September 25 due to unsafe sea conditions caused by the cyclone. The storm’s impact has prompted government ministers to visit the affected districts, aiming to coordinate and supervise relief and rescue operations.
The IMD’s warnings and government actions highlight the seriousness of cyclone Arnab as it affects the eastern coast, emphasizing precautionary measures to safeguard lives and property in the region.
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