Cyclone Arnab Approaches Andhra Pradesh Coast, Red Alert Issued
Cyclone Arnab Approaches Andhra Pradesh Coast, Red Alert Issued
IN · Published Oct 27, 2026
• Cyclone Arnab, classified as a very severe cyclonic storm, is advancing towards the Andhra Pradesh coast and is expected to make landfall between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam, near Yanam, during the forenoon of October
• The storm is currently centred over the west-central Bay of Bengal, approximately 240 km east-southeast of Kakinada, packing sustained winds of 140-150 kmph and gusts up to 165 kmph. Coastal southern Odisha and northern Andhra Pradesh are already experiencing gusty winds and heavy rainfall. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for five southern districts of Odisha, including Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Koraput, and Malkangiri, warning of extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places on October 28.

Impact & Risks

The cyclone poses significant risks to infrastructure, including houses, trees, power lines, roads, and standing crops. Coastal areas of southern Odisha are likely to experience winds of 60-80 kmph, with gusts reaching 90 kmph, while inland areas such as Koraput, Nabarangpur, Malkangiri, and Rayagada may face similar conditions. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected to cause flooding in coastal, riverine, and urban areas, along with potential landslides in the Eastern Ghats. Sea conditions are forecasted to remain extremely rough, posing dangers to maritime activities.

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