Cyclone Arnab Causes Fatalities and Damage in Andhra Pradesh
Cyclone Arnab Causes Fatalities and Damage in Andhra Pradesh
IN · Published Oct 29, 2026
• Cyclone Arnab made landfall on the Andhra Pradesh-Yanam coast on 28th October 2026 as a very severe cyclonic storm, with wind speeds of 125-135 km/h, gusting to 150 km/h.
• The landfall occurred near Narsapur and Yanam, causing significant damage to infrastructure and uprooting trees and power lines.

Impact & Risks

Cyclone Arnab has caused fatalities, infrastructure damage, and flooding in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. Uprooted trees and power poles have disrupted electricity and transportation. Heavy rainfall has led to flooding in low-lying areas, and landslides are a concern in hilly regions. Evacuations have mitigated the risk to human lives, but crop damage assessments are ongoing.

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