Cyclone Arnab hits Andhra Pradesh: 3 dead as officials order 98,000 to evacuate
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Coastal disaster management and climate vulnerability: a GS3 Environment and Disaster Management case study.
Why in news
Cyclone Arnab hit southeastern Andhra Pradesh as a very severe cyclonic storm, leading to three deaths and the evacuation of 98,000 people.
Background
Cyclone Arnab recorded wind speeds of 125-135 km/h with gusts up to 150 km/h. Torrential rains reached 30 centimetres in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, causing significant damage to homes and farmland.
Facts for Prelims
- FactCyclone Arnab wind speeds: 125-135 km/h with gusts reaching 150 km/h
- FactEvacuation orders: 50,000 people in Andhra Pradesh and 48,000 in Odisha
- FactRainfall: 30 centimetres recorded in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha
- BodyIndia Meteorological Department (IMD) reported the storm's impact
Prelims practice question
What was the maximum wind gust speed recorded during Cyclone Arnab?
- (a)150 km/h
- (b)100 km/h
- (c)250 km/h
- (d)200 km/h
Show answer
Answer: (a) 150 km/h — The note states that Cyclone Arnab recorded wind speeds of 125-135 km/h with gusts up to 150 km/h.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges in coastal disaster management and early warning systems in the face of increasing cyclonic intensity in the Bay of Bengal.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Infrastructure gap: Inadequate resilient housing and drainage systems in high-risk coastal zones
- Logistical bottleneck: Difficulty in rapid evacuation of large populations in remote coastal belts
Keywords: cyclonic intensity · disaster mitigation · early warning systems · coastal vulnerability
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