Cyclone Arnab: Schools Shut, Trains Cancelled as Andhra Pradesh and Odisha Brace for Impact
Cyclone Arnab: Schools Shut, Trains Cancelled as Andhra Pradesh and Odisha Brace for Impact
IN · Published Oct 28, 2026
• Cyclone Arnab is set to make landfall on 28 October 2026, prompting extensive precautionary measures in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.
• The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts the cyclone to cross the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam as a 'very severe cyclonic storm' with wind speeds of 115-125 km/h, gusting to 140 km/h.

Impact & Risks

The cyclone poses risks of flooding, infrastructure damage, and disruption to transportation and communication networks. Vulnerable districts in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha are expected to experience heavy rainfall and strong winds. Pregnant women and other vulnerable groups are being prioritised for evacuation. Tourist destinations and coastal roads have been closed to ensure public safety. Farmers have been advised to harvest mature crops to minimise agricultural losses. The cyclone's impact could extend to water reservoirs and horticultural areas.

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