India, Oct. 27 -- Cyclone Arnab is set to intensify into a very severe storm, prompting red and orange alerts across 18 districts in Andhra Pradesh.

Authorities have deployed disaster response teams, prepared shelters, and issued advisories to ensure safety.

Fishing boats have been grounded, and aquaculture farmers are taking precautions as the cyclone nears landfall with winds up to 140 kmph.

With cyclone Arnab nearing landfall, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued orange and red alerts for 18 coastal and adjacent districts in Andhra Pradesh, from Visakhapatnam to Bapatla, on October 27-28. IMD said that six districts are likely to see heavy rainfall after the cyclone makes landfall.

According to IMD forecasts, cyclon...