In view of Cyclone Arnab, the Andhra Pradesh government has been placed on high alert with the state administration working round the clock to safeguard lives and minimise property damage, the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) stated on Wednesday.

According to the CMO, "The state machinery has been on active vigil since Tuesday night, carrying out precautionary, relief, and restoration measures. Mobile emergency alerts have been dispatched to residents in vulnerable areas since 1:30 AM, while senior officials continue to monitor the ground situation closely," as per ANI.