Cyclone Arnab makes landfall in India's Andhra Pradesh

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Cyclone Arnab began making landfall in India's Andhra Pradesh state on the eastern coast, after thousands of people were evacuated along the coast this week. Authorities had moved residents to safety ahead of the storm's arrival. Further details on damage and casualties were not immediately available.

Why it matters：Cyclones on India's east coast can cause mass displacement and damage to crops and infrastructure, and early evacuation is a test of the region's disaster preparedness.

Key points

  • The cyclone made landfall in Andhra Pradesh.
  • Thousands were evacuated along the coast this week.

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