Cyclone Arnab Makes Landfall, Triggers Heavy Rainfall in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha
• Cyclone Arnab, classified as a very severe cyclonic storm, made landfall along the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts on 28 October
• The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that the storm was centred near latitude 16.4°N and longitude 82.0°E, approximately 30 km east of Narsapur and 45 km south-southwest of Yanam. The system brought heavy rainfall to Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, with wind speeds reaching 115–125 kmph, gusting to 140 kmph. The landfall process was expected to continue for two hours. Authorities in both states have initiated extensive emergency measures, including evacuations and the mobilisation of disaster response teams.
Impact & Risks
The cyclone has caused heavy rainfall and strong winds, posing risks of flooding, landslides, and damage to infrastructure in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. Vulnerable populations, including those in low-lying and landslide-prone areas, are at significant risk. Odisha plans to evacuate nearly 48,000 people, while Andhra Pradesh has already shifted 2,360 pregnant women to medical facilities. Fishermen have been advised to avoid venturing into the sea, and ports in Paradip, Dhamra, and Gopalpur are on high alert. The IMD has also issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall in several districts of Odisha.
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