Andhra Pradesh Weather: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has informed that Cyclone Arnab began its landfall process in the early hours of Wednesday along the coastal regions of Andhra Pradesh. As per the weather department, the cyclone will lead to heavy to very heavy rainfall in these regions over the next two days. Along with rainfall, the coastal districts are also set to witness gusty winds and thunderstorms.

Heavy Rain In Coastal Regions

The weather department has issued a red alert for heavy rainfall in several districts, including Visakhapatnam, ASR, Anakapalli, Kakinada, Konaseema, East Godavari, West Godavari, Eluru, NTR, Krishna, and Guntur. It further stated that Puducherry's Yanam will also witness similar weather conditions.

Apart from this, an orange alert has been issued for other districts, such as Srikakulam, Parvathipuram, Manyam, Vizianagaram, and Bapatla. The IMD has issued a yellow alert for the Palnadu, Prakasam, and Nellore districts. The heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are likely to cause waterlogging in the lower regions, leading to inconveniences to the commuters.

ALSO READ: Cyclone Arnab LIVE: Trees Uprooted, Houses And Roads Inundated In Heavy Rains, Severe Winds As Landfall Continues

Schools Closed, Trains Cancelled

As a precautionary measure, the authorities stated that the schools will remain closed in 10 districts of Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday amid the alert of heavy rainfall. Apart from this, Anakapalli district administration has announced that the schools will remain closed in the district till Thursday.

Earlier on Tuesday, the South Coast Railway (SCoR) cancelled 57 trains and rescheduled multiple trains to Andhra Pradesh. Several key trains, including Vande Bharat, Ratnachal, UDAY, Garib Rath, Godavari, and Falaknuma Express, will remain cancelled.

Airlines Issue Advisory

Amid the challenging weather conditions, the key airlines, including IndiGo and Air India, issued travel advisories for the flight passengers. All the flight services were suspended on Tuesday at Vijayawada and Rajahmundry. Apart from this, the Delhi–Bhogapuram–Delhi service will also remain cancelled on Wednesday. The airlines have advised the passengers to follow the guidelines and plan their travel accordingly to avoid inconveniences.

ALSO READ: Flavio Bolsonaro Defies Brazilian SC, Flees Country After Presidential Elections; Lula Reacts