Cyclone Arnab Causes Widespread Damage in Coastal Andhra Pradesh
Cyclone Arnab Causes Widespread Damage in Coastal Andhra Pradesh
IN · Published Oct 28, 2026
• Cyclone Arnab made landfall along the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts early on Wednesday, bringing heavy rainfall and winds gusting up to 140 kmph.
• The storm caused significant damage, uprooting trees, snapping power lines, and blocking roads in areas such as Konaseema, Kakinada, and Visakhapatnam.

Impact & Risks

The cyclone has disrupted daily life in coastal Andhra Pradesh, with power outages, blocked roads, and flooding reported in affected areas. Airports in Andhra Pradesh suspended operations, and schools were closed. The storm surge and heavy rainfall pose a risk of further flooding in low-lying areas, particularly near Kakinada and Yanam. While no casualties have been reported so far, the prolonged landfall has increased the risk of damage to infrastructure and property.

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