Cyclone Arnab Weakens, IMD Chief Warns Of Flooding Risk | Exclusive

In an exclusive interview with NDTV, IMD Director General Dr Mrutyunjay Mohapatra explains Cyclone Arnab's movement, its landfall and its weakening from a very severe to a severe cyclonic storm. Andhra Pradesh has been the worst affected, followed by Odisha. The IMD chief warns that risks will persist while wind speeds remain high, advises fishermen to stay away from the sea and urges people in affected areas to remain indoors unless necessary. Rainfall warnings have also been issued for Uttar Pradesh and Bihar for October 29 and 30, with heavy rain posing a risk of localised flooding and inundation in low-lying areas. Watch the exclusive interview for the latest on Cyclone Arnab and the IMD's warnings.