Andhra Pradesh has deployed disaster response teams, opened thousands of control rooms and prepared shelters as evacuation efforts gather pace. Beach access will be restricted, while emergency medical services and water tankers have been placed on standby ahead of the cyclone’s arrival.
The decision to keep schools and colleges functional amid the worsening weather has drawn sharp reactions from parents, who expressed deep concern over their childrens safety and well-being.
The IMD has forecast heavier rainfall across parts of southern and eastern India later this week. Some areas could receive extremely heavy showers. Bihar and Uttar Pradesh could also see thunderstorms and intense rain towards the end of October.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued heavy to very heavy rainfall warnings across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry, and Lakshadweep for October 23, 2026.