Andhra Pradesh

Telangana has sent electricity restoration teams to cyclone-hit Andhra Pradesh following a request from Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. The teams will repair damaged poles and power lines as the neighbouring State faces widespread outages and infrastructure damage.

Two elephant calves died after being hit by a train in Andhra Pradesh’s Anantapur district on Thursday. Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan directed forest and railway officials to coordinate on safety measures, including speed controls, track monitoring and wildlife protection.

The Indian Coast Guard rescued 13 people from the Singapore-bound cargo ship Sigma Pearl, stranded near Antarvedi off Andhra Pradesh, after an engine failure. Seven others remained aboard as rescue operations continued amid the aftermath of severe cyclonic storm Arnab

Heavy rain triggered flooding in the Vamsadhara and Nagavali rivers in north coastal Andhra Pradesh after a cyclonic storm crossed Odisha. Red alerts were issued for three districts amid forecasts of rainfall and flash flood risks, while officials reviewed preparedness

The Indian Coast Guard has launched a rescue operation for six crew members aboard the stranded bulk carrier Sigma Pearl near the Ravva oilfield off Andhra Pradesh's Kakinada coast. The Marshall Islands-flagged vessel reportedly suffered engine failure amid the impact of Cyclone Arnab.

YSRCP spokesperson Karumuri Venkata Reddy accused the Andhra Pradesh government of prioritising publicity over relief measures for people affected by Cyclone Arnab, alleging failures in evacuation, damage assessment and farmer assistance. He demanded immediate relief, compensation and restoration of essential services.

Cyclone Arnab has killed three people and damaged 31 houses in Andhra Pradesh, according to the NDRF. About 57,000 people have been moved to relief camps, while rescue teams remain deployed as rainfall continues across affected areas

Andhra Pradesh has moved MPTC and ZPTC polling from November 3 to November 5 to avoid a clash with urban local body vote counting. Repolling is scheduled for November 6 and counting of rural local body votes for November 7

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to send a Central team to assess Cyclone Arnab damage. More than 28,000 people were shifted to rehabilitation centres, while 27 NDRF and SDRF teams were deployed

Hyderabad has experienced cloudy skies and cool breezes as Cyclone Arnab influences weather conditions across Telangana. The IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in parts of the eastern districts, while the city is expected to receive less rain.

Cyclone Arnab crossed the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts, uprooting trees and power poles, damaging roads and disrupting electricity. Two people died from electrocution, while over 10,000 residents were evacuated. Authorities launched relief and restoration operations across affected districts

Cyclone Arnab continued crossing the Andhra Pradesh coast on Wednesday, bringing heavy rain and gusty winds. Officials reported uprooted trees, damaged crops and power disruptions, but no loss of life so far. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu reviewed relief operations.

Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Arnab began its landfall process along the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts early Wednesday, with winds reaching 135 kmph and gusts up to 150 kmph. The IMD warned of heavy rainfall across neighbouring States.

Andhra Pradesh and Odisha stepped up evacuations and emergency preparations as very severe cyclonic storm Arnab approached the east coast. Authorities readied shelters, medical teams and rescue personnel, while the IMD forecast heavy rainfall and strong winds across several states.

A 25-year-old software employee from Visakhapatnam allegedly died by suicide after jumping from the Cable Bridge at HITEC City into Durgam Cheruvu Lake in Madhapur on Monday. He was staying at a hostel in Nacharam and had come to Madhapur to meet a friend.

The NDRF has deployed 31 teams across cyclone-prone regions as very severe Cyclone Arnab approaches the Andhra Pradesh coast near Yanam. Authorities have activated shelters, issued public alerts and warned fishermen to remain ashore while urging people to follow official advisories

Cyclone Arnab, currently a very severe cyclonic storm over the west-central Bay of Bengal, is expected to cross the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts near Yanam by October 28. The APSDMA has warned of heavy rainfall and strong winds in north coastal Andhra districts.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu directed officials to closely monitor Cyclone Arnab, issue timely warnings and take precautionary measures. District collectors were asked to move people from vulnerable coastal areas to cyclone shelters to prevent casualties and minimise damage

A six-year-old girl was allegedly raped and murdered in Naguluppalapadu in Andhra Pradesh’s Prakasam district in the early hours of Monday. Police said the suspect was a relative of the family, had been injured, and was being pursued for arrest

Cyclone Arnab has intensified over the Bay of Bengal and is forecast to become a very severe cyclonic storm by October 27 before crossing Andhra Pradesh on October 28. The IMD warned of heavy rainfall and winds reaching 125 kmph

More than 50,000 nominations have been found valid for the Andhra Pradesh MPTC and ZPTC elections scheduled on November 3. Major parties including TDP, Jana Sena, BJP and YSRCP have fielded candidates across local body constituencies.

Andhra Pradesh authorities issued an alert after a Bay of Bengal depression was forecast to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by October 27. Officials prepared response teams, urged fishermen to stay ashore and advised residents to follow official warnings

A depression over the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm by October 28, crossing Andhra Pradesh between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam. Authorities have issued alerts, while Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu ordered precautionary measures

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and YSRCP leader Ambati Rambabu traded allegations over local body elections. Naidu accused the opposition of violence, while Rambabu alleged police and SEC bias, intimidation of candidates and irregularities during nominations