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Cyclone Arnab: Andhra Pradesh on alert, schools may close
The Story in Brief
Andhra Pradesh has been put on alert as Cyclone 'Arnab' forms over the Bay of Bengal, with the administration bracing for heavy rain from 27 to 29 October. Visakhapatnam District Collector M. Abhishek Kishore said the administration is taking necessary steps considering the cyclone's severity. Coastal villagers have been warned, and the Indian Navy, Coast Guard, and rescue teams have been alerted.
Ten NDRF teams have been deployed across Andhra Pradesh, with 16 more on standby nationally. In Visakhapatnam district, one NDRF and one SDRF team are currently stationed. Control rooms have been opened in Visakhapatnam to handle complaints and aid. A decision on closing schools and other institutions will be taken on 28 October based on weather conditions.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The alert covers the three-day window from 27 to 29 October, but the administration has not yet ordered school closures, deferring that decision to 28 October. This leaves families and institutions in uncertainty as the cyclone approaches. The deployment of 10 NDRF teams statewide and the activation of control rooms signal a preparedness posture, but the actual impact will depend on the storm's intensity and track.
Source: aajtak.in
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