NationalFriday, 30 October 2026·The Hindu - National
Cyclone Arnab: 3,100 pregnant women shifted in Andhra Pradesh; 367 deliveries recorded
Ahead of Cyclone Arnab, Andhra Pradesh shifted 3,100 pregnant women to hospitals and recorded 367 deliveries, according to an October 29, 2026 report.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On October 29, 2026, Andhra Pradesh reported that 3,100 pregnant women were shifted to hospitals as a precaution before Cyclone Arnab, and 367 deliveries were recorded among them.
Key specifics
- Pregnant women identified: 4,228 women were identified by the health department.
- Women shifted: 3,100 pregnant women were moved to medical facilities.
- Deliveries recorded: 367 births were reported after the shift.
- Risk category: the list included high-risk pregnancies and women expected to deliver within two weeks.
- Date: the report was issued on October 29, 2026.
Exam lens
Question type: health and disaster preparedness MCQ, Andhra Pradesh, 4,228, 3,100, 367, October 29, 2026. TNPSC may ask how many women were identified, shifted, and how many deliveries occurred.