New Delhi, Oct. 27 -- In light of IMD inputs that expect Cyclonic Storm "Arnab" to intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm and cross the Andhra Pradesh coast on October 28, with winds of 125-135 kmph and gusts up to 150 kmph, the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) organised a review meeting to assess the situation and ensure aviation safety.

According to the Ministry, flights to and from coastal Andhra Pradesh and southern Odisha (including Bhubaneswar) are expected to be most affected by the storm. Hyderabad, Varanasi, Prayagraj and Gorakhpur may see knock-on delays depending on the storm's track.

The Ministry further stressed inter-agency coordination between stakeholders like AAI, DGCA, BCAS, IMD, airline and airport operators, ND...