GUWAHATI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday, October 29, reported that Cyclone Arnab had weakened into a depression over south Chhattisgarh and adjoining south Odisha.
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According to the IMD bulletin, the system was centred around 40 km north-northwest of Jagdalpur in Chhattisgarh at 8:30 am and was moving northwards. It is expected to weaken further into a well-marked low-pressure area over north Chhattisgarh and adjoining northwestern Odisha by Thursday evening.
Meanwhile, at least three people have died in cyclone-related incidents in Andhra Pradesh, with the fatalities reportedly linked to falling trees and live electric wires. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has sought assistance from the Centre to assess the damage caused to crops, houses, roads and electricity infrastructure.
More than 28,000 people have been relocated to rehabilitation centres as part of precautionary measures. Teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) remain deployed to carry out relief operations and assist in restoring essential services.
The cyclone also damaged the Uppada coastal road near Kakinada, disrupting connectivity in the area. Authorities are currently working to restore road access and other essential services as recovery efforts continue.
