Cyclone Arnab: Odisha evacuates 48,000 in eight districts as storm nears

Odisha's Special Relief Commissioner announced evacuation of 48,000 people across eight districts ahead of Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Arnab, moving at 22 kmph and expected to impact Malkangiri district as it crosses Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts. The storm's exact landfall timing and intensity remain uncertain, but the proactive evacuation signals high risk to coastal and inland areas.

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