Cyclone Arnab Chaos: Flights Grounded Across Andhra and Odisha
Ministry of Civil Aviation reviews safety as Cyclone Arnab hits Andhra coast. Major flight cancellations in Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, and more.
As Cyclonic Storm "Arnab" intensifies into a very severe storm, the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has stepped into high gear to manage the resulting aviation chaos. With the storm expected to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast on October 28, bringing devastating winds of 125–135 kmph and gusts reaching up to 150 kmph, the government has organized an urgent review meeting to ensure passenger safety and operational readiness.
High-Alert Zones and Knock-on Effects
The Ministry has identified coastal Andhra Pradesh and southern Odisha, including Bhubaneswar, as the regions most likely to be hit hardest. However, the disruption isn't limited to the coast. Due to the storm's projected track, knock-on delays are