Odisha cyclone update: Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi reviews the preparedness for Cyclone Arnab. He said that a review meeting was held regarding the impact of cyclone Arnab and the measures to tackle it.
According to the Meteorological Department, the cyclone is expected to make landfall on the afternoon of October 28 somewhere between northern Andhra Pradesh and southern Odisha.
The Government has received reports indicating that this will lead to heavy rainfall across various districts in these states. Specific responsibilities have been assigned to each department, ensuring they are fully prepared in advance.
The state government is completely ready to handle this situation. As always, our primary objective remains the same that is Zero casualties.
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Meanwhile, according to the estimates of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), this weather system may take the form of a cyclone in the west-central Bay of Bengal by the morning of the October 26.
After that, it is likely to reach the coast of north Andhra Pradesh and adjacent south Odisha by the morning of the October 28.
Under the influence of the cyclone, winds may blow at a speed of 70 to 80 kilometers per hour in the west-central Bay of Bengal from the October 26. The gusty wind speed may reach 90 kilometers per hour. There is also a possibility of the cyclone strengthening further as it approaches the coast.
Very heavy rainfall is likely to occur in some parts of North Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, especially on the October 28. More than 20 cm of rainfall is expected in some areas in 24 hours. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into dangerous sea areas from October 28 to October 29 as the sea is likely to remain rough.
However, the exact landfall location of the cyclone and its intensity when it hits the land are still not clear. The high pressure area to the north of the cyclone is affecting its path.
Current model estimates indicate possible impacts from Visakhapatnam to Kakinada and Machilipatnam coasts. On the other hand, winds and heavy rainfall may also affect South Odisha.
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