Heavy rains and coastal flooding struck India’s east coast on Tuesday as Cyclone Arnab made landfall.
Storm‑troops from the cyclone dumped large volumes of water along the shoreline, causing widespread inundation in low‑lying areas.
Arnab, a tropical cyclone that has been tracked by meteorological agencies for several days, intensified as it approached the coast, bringing strong winds and a high tide surge.
Such weather events are common along India’s eastern seaboard, where cyclones often bring heavy rainfall and flooding that can disrupt transport, damage property and threaten lives.
Authorities have urged residents in the affected districts to seek higher ground and follow official evacuation orders while emergency services prepare to respond to the storm’s aftermath.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>