Cyclone Arnab hits India's Andhra Pradesh and causes extensive damage as tens of thousands are evacuated from flood-prone areas

Cyclone Arnab has struck India's eastern coast, battering Andhra Pradesh state and causing extensive damage to low-lying and flood-prone communities. Authorities launched large-scale evacuations before and during landfall, moving tens of thousands of residents to safety. The storm is forecast to cut inland and track north toward Nepal after making landfall Wednesday.

Authorities began evacuating residents from coastal and flood-prone areas ahead of landfall.

The storm's path is expected to carry it inland and north toward Nepal after striking Andhra Pradesh.