New Delhi, Oct. 29 -- Cyclonic storm Arnab weakened into a deep depression on October 28 and is expected to bring heavy rainfall in several parts of the country on October 29.

The cyclone crossed the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts early on October 28, leaving a trail of destruction with uprooted trees and electric poles and damaged roads.

The India Meteorological Department said that the system is likely to weaken into a depression by October 29 in the morning and into a well-marked low pressure area in the same evening.

The IMD forecast heavy downpour in Andhra Pradesh coastal districts and issued a moderate to high flash flood risk warning.

Detailing the damage caused by the cyclone, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said 5 people...