Cyclone Arnab Intensifies: Heavy Rain and Evacuations in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha
Cyclone Arnab Intensifies: Heavy Rain and Evacuations in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha
IN · Published Oct 28, 2026
• Cyclone Arnab, now classified as a very severe cyclonic storm, is set to make landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast between 2 am and 4 am on Wednesday.
• The storm has already brought heavy rain and strong winds to parts of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.

Impact & Risks

The cyclone poses significant risks to coastal areas in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, with potential damage from high winds, heavy rainfall, and storm surges. Evacuations have been carried out in low-lying areas, and disaster management teams are on standby. Fishermen have been warned against venturing into the sea, and schools have been closed in affected districts. Heavy rainfall is expected to cause flooding in several states, including West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh, as the storm moves inland.

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