Cyclone Arnab disrupts flights and trains across Andhra Pradesh

Cyclone Arnab is heading towards the north Andhra Pradesh coast and is expected to make landfall on Wednesday forenoon. The India Meteorological Department reports that the system was located 260 kilometres southeast of Visakhapatnam, 300 kilometres east-southeast of Kakinada, and 460 kilometres east of Bapatla, which is the landfall epicentre.

Flight And Train Changes

Flight services to and from Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada are facing impacts due to the severe weather. IndiGo and Air India Express have issued travel advisories warning passengers of changes and urging them to check flight statuses online. IndiGo is offering refunds or alternate flights through its Plan B facility for cancelled journeys. Meanwhile, Indian Railways has cancelled more than 70 trains as a safety measure. The South Coast Railway stated that these train cancellations and short terminations were ordered in the interest of passenger safety.

Context

Cyclones forming in the Bay of Bengal frequently affect India's eastern coastline during this season, bringing heavy rain and strong winds that disrupt transport networks. Airlines and railway authorities routinely issue advance advisories and cancel services to ensure public safety when severe weather approaches.