APSDRF evacuates 341 people, rescues eight and recovers a body in Cyclone Arnab

The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Response Force (APSDRF) shifted <b>341</b> people to safety, rescued <b>eight</b> individuals and recovered a body during Cyclone Arnab, according to officials on November 9, 2026. Eleven special teams comprising <b>328</b> officers operated across Bapatla, Konaseema, Kakinada, Srikakulam, Alluri Sitharama Raju, West Godavari, East Godavari, Polavaram and Anakapalli districts. They cleared <b>728</b> fallen trees, opened 58 road blocks and removed 31 downed electricity poles, while the Dial‑112 control room handled 369 emergency calls from 17 districts. The DGP praised the force’s dedication, calling their work a matter of pride, and presented awards to personnel who displayed outstanding bravery during the relief operations.