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SCR issues travel advisory to passengers amid Cyclone Arnab threat

Hyderabad, Oct 27 (UNI) South Central Railway (SCR) has issued a travel advisory to rail passengers in view of Cyclone Arnab, which is expected to bring heavy rainfall to several parts of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and neighbouring states.
Train services may be cancelled, diverted or rescheduled depending on weather conditions and safety requirements.
The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for Khammam, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Mulugu and Mahabubabad districts on October 28, while heavy rainfall is expected in Warangal, Hanumakonda, Suryapet and Nalgonda on October 28 and 29.
The cyclone is expected to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam, near Yanam, on the morning of October 28 as a very severe cyclonic storm.
SCR General Manager Sanjay Kumar Srivastava reviewed preparedness measures with Secunderabad Divisional Railway Manager R. Gopalakrishnan and other officials.
The review covered vulnerable railway sections and bridges, patrol arrangements, water levels, emergency equipment and the readiness of Accident Relief Trains and medical equipment at Kazipet and Dornakal.
The General Manager directed all concerned departments to remain on high alert to ensure passenger safety and protect railway assets.
Passengers have been advised to check train status before commencing their journeys through IRCTC, RailOne, NTES or railway enquiry number 139.
Updates on cancellations, diversions and rescheduling will also be communicated through SMS to passengers with reserved tickets and disseminated through railway social media platforms and the official SCR website. Passengers can also contact the nearest railway station for information, according to an SCR statement on Tuesday.
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