Key facts
- At least six people were killed by Cyclone Arnab.
- Power supply remained disrupted in several areas on Thursday.
- Cyclone Arnab made landfall in Andhra Pradesh early on Wednesday.
- At least 15,000 electricity poles were damaged.
- More than 180,000 people were evacuated in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.
Cyclone Arnab barrelled through India's eastern coast on Wednesday, bringing heavy rain and gusty winds that killed at least six people and disrupted power supply in several areas. The storm, classified as a very severe cyclonic storm, made landfall in Andhra Pradesh early on Wednesday. The Times of India newspaper, citing local officials, reported nine deaths caused by electrocution and structural collapses, while an Andhra Pradesh state government official confirmed the official death toll at six. At least 15,000 electricity poles were damaged, with power supply restored in most districts except Konaseem and West Godavari. A Marshall Island-flagged cargo vessel with 20 crew members remained stalled off the coast due to rough seas. Over 180,000 people were evacuated in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha ahead of the cyclone's arrival.