Cyclone Arnab brings heavy rain and disruption to India's east coast

Cyclone Arnab is making a slow and prolonged landfall along the coast of Andhra Pradesh in southeastern India, according to DW English. The cyclone is classified as "very severe" and has brought high-speed winds and heavy rainfall to the region.

The storm has caused significant disruption, including the closure of schools, flight cancellations, and power outages. Thousands of residents have been evacuated as a precaution, and neighboring states remain on high alert.

Al Jazeera English reported that heavy rains and coastal flooding have accompanied the cyclone's landfall, impacting India's east coast on Tuesday.

In addition to the cyclone, a new study highlighted by DW English notes that India faces some of the highest heatwave exposure globally, particularly affecting vulnerable populations such as infants and the elderly.

The cyclone season in India has been intensified this year by the El Nino weather phenomenon, contributing to extreme weather events like Cyclone Arnab.