Government puts agencies on high alert for Cyclone Arnab’s possible effects

KATHMANDU: The government has placed all subordinate agencies on high alert to reduce risks and protect lives and property from the possible effects of Cyclone ‘Arnab,’ preparing them to maintain essential services.

The cyclone, forecast to affect India’s Andhra Pradesh region and areas around Visakhapatnam, is expected to weaken before reaching Nepal. Although the risk of extremely strong winds is considered lower, rainfall, snowfall and some strong winds remain possible.