The cyclone is expected to affect a large stretch of the Andhra Pradesh coastline, with heavy rainfall and strong winds forecast in several coastal districts. AP government declares full readiness for Cyclone Arnab with shelters, evacuations, shelters, and continuous warnings to protect lives and property. Cyclone Arnab intensifies into a very severe cyclonic storm, heading towards Andhra Pradesh with heavy rainfall, red alerts, evacuations, train cancellations, and school closures in affected regions.