Cyclone Arnab to Make Landfall Near Visakhapatnam; Evacuations Underway
Cyclone Arnab to Make Landfall Near Visakhapatnam; Evacuations Underway
IN · Published Nov 7, 2026
• Cyclone Arnab, classified as a 'very severe cyclonic storm,' is expected to make landfall near Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, between 2 am and 4 am on October
• The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that the cyclone is currently 170 km south-southwest of Visakhapatnam and 170 km east-northeast of Machilipatnam. Sustained wind speeds are predicted to reach 125-135 kmph, with gusts up to 150 kmph. Heavy rainfall has already begun in Odisha and parts of West Bengal, with coastal districts experiencing moderate to heavy showers. The storm is also expected to bring heavy rain to Jharkhand and the sub-Himalayan region in West Bengal over the next two days. Source time: 5:30 pm, October 27.

Impact & Risks

The cyclone poses significant risks to coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, with potential for major property damage due to high wind speeds and heavy rainfall. Flash floods and waterlogging are likely in western and northern Odisha due to heavy rain in the upper catchment areas of rivers in Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand. Schools have been closed in 16 districts of Odisha and several districts in Jharkhand. Ports in Odisha, including Paradip, Dhamra, and Gopalpur, have heightened preparations. Rail and air travel have been disrupted, with over 50 trains and multiple flights cancelled in the region.

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