Goa, Oct. 27 -- A very severe cyclonic storm, Arnab, is approaching the Andhra Pradesh coast, with 10,176 households across 37 villages in Visakhapatnam district identified as potentially affected. The district administration has prepared 54 relief camps with a combined capacity to accommodate 31,405 people as authorities step up preparedness measures.

According to the district administration, the vulnerable villages are spread across 11 mandals. Special officers have been appointed for all 11 mandals to coordinate response measures and ensure that residents receive assistance if the situation deteriorates.

The preparations come as rough sea conditions prevail along the Visakhapatnam coast ahead of the cyclone's expected landfall. Autho...