Thane: Large tree branch falls on parked Toyota Fortuner near Kalwa Naka; no injuries reported

The branch fell on a Toyota Fortuner bearing registration number MH 04 KG 5001. Pic via special arrangement

A large tree branch fell on a parked Toyota Fortuner outside Amrutan Hotel on Thane-Belapur Road near Kalwa Naka in Kalwa, Thane West, on Monday morning. No injuries were reported in the incident.

According to the information received by the authorities, a call regarding the incident was received at 8.20 am on Monday.

The branch fell on a Toyota Fortuner bearing registration number MH 04 KG 5001. The vehicle owner's identity was not known.

Fire brigade personnel, along with one fire engine and one rescue vehicle, reached the spot. Traffic police personnel were also present.

The fire brigade team cut the fallen branch and cleared it from the vehicle with the help of its personnel.

Cyclone Arnab hits Odisha with heavy rain and strong winds, trees damage houses

Meanwhile, on October 28, very severe cyclonic storm Arnab began making landfall, with maximum sustained wind speeds of 125-135 kmph and gusts reaching 150 kmph, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

Amid concerns over the severe weather conditions, Odisha Inspector General of Fire and Emergency Services Umashankar Dash said the impact of the cyclone had been reported in several areas.

According to Dash, the cyclone's impact has been relatively severe in the districts of Ganjam, Gajapati and Rayagada, where wind speeds have increased, and heavy rainfall has been recorded.

"Cyclone Arnab made landfall early this morning, and due to its impact at various places, rainfall and heavy rainfall have been noticed. Wind speed has also increased, particularly in three districts, Ganjam, Gajapati, and Rayagada, where the impact has been a little on the higher side," Dash said.

He said the major impact of the cyclone so far had been fallen trees blocking roads and disrupting communication networks, particularly road connectivity. Some houses have also been damaged after trees fell on them.

Emergency teams were working to clear the fallen trees and restore road connectivity in the affected areas. Dash said that most of the blockages had already been cleared, allowing roads to reopen.

Emergency personnel worked in the affected districts to remove the remaining obstructions and restore normal movement on the roads.