India evacuates 100,000 as Cyclone Arnab approaches east coast

Indian authorities have evacuated nearly 100,000 people from the eastern states of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha in preparation for Cyclone Arnab, which is expected to hit the coast on Wednesday with winds reaching up to 150 kilometers per hour.

Indian media reported that the evacuations included around 50,000 people in Andhra Pradesh and 48,000 in Odisha, amid heavy rain and high waves.

In Sri Lanka, schools have been closed as a precaution against heavy rainfall, with warnings issued for floods and landslides. Meanwhile, Nepal has warned of intense rain, snowfall, and avalanches in mountainous areas, urging tourists to avoid high-altitude regions for their safety.