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Cyclone Arnab hits Odisha: 55,000 evacuated, ₹4,600 cr loss in AP
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 04:01 PM
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Very severe cyclonic storm Arnab has caused massive displacement in Odisha and significant financial damage in Andhra Pradesh, with losses estimated at ₹4,600 crore.
The very severe cyclonic storm Arnab has wreaked havoc across the eastern coast of India, triggering a massive evacuation drive in Odisha. Authorities have reported that over 55,000 residents have been shifted to safety across nine districts as the storm intensified its impact on the region.
The cyclone has also inflicted severe economic damage in neighboring Andhra Pradesh. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu stated that the state has suffered a loss of at least ₹4,600 crore due to the storm's destructive force. The figure underscores the scale of infrastructure and agricultural damage sustained by the state.
As the storm continues to affect the region, relief operations are being prioritized to ensure the safety of displaced populations. The coordinated response involves multiple agencies working to manage the aftermath of the cyclone in both Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.
The cyclone has also inflicted severe economic damage in neighboring Andhra Pradesh. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu stated that the state has suffered a loss of at least ₹4,600 crore due to the storm's destructive force. The figure underscores the scale of infrastructure and agricultural damage sustained by the state.
As the storm continues to affect the region, relief operations are being prioritized to ensure the safety of displaced populations. The coordinated response involves multiple agencies working to manage the aftermath of the cyclone in both Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.