Six killed in cyclone off India's eastern coast
· India · Hindustan Times, Reuters
At least six people were killed as Cyclone Arnab made landfall in Andhra Pradesh early on Wednesday, bringing heavy rain and gusty winds. The official death toll of six was confirmed by an Andhra Pradesh state government official, while The Times of India cited local officials putting the toll at nine, caused by electrocution and structural collapses. Over 15,000 electricity poles were damaged, leaving power supply disrupted in Konaseem and West Godavari districts. More than 180,000 people were evacuated across Andhra Pradesh and Odisha ahead of the storm. A cargo vessel with 20 crew members remains stalled offshore due to rough seas.
Why it matters
The cyclone has caused significant loss of life and widespread power disruption along India's eastern coast, directly affecting thousands of evacuated residents and leaving critical infrastructure damaged in Andhra Pradesh.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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