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
Kumram Bheem Asifabad and Mancherial districts received light to moderate rains on Wednesday night, bringing relief to farmers. Jainoor recorded the highest rainfall of 110 mm in Asifabad, while Dandepalli received 76.5 mm in Mancherial, official data showed.
Heavy rains triggered by cyclone Arnab lashed Khammam and Warangal districts on Wednesday, disrupting Ganesh immersion processions, mining operations and daily life. Strong winds uprooted trees, damaged property and snapped power lines in both the districts.
