Cyclone Arnab to Bring Heavy Rainfall Across Multiple Indian States
Cyclone Arnab to Bring Heavy Rainfall Across Multiple Indian States
IN · Published Oct 27, 2026
• Cyclone Arnab, classified as a very severe cyclonic storm, is approaching the Andhra Pradesh coast and is expected to make landfall near Yanam on the morning of October
• As of 10:00 am on October 27, the storm was located 215 km southeast of Visakhapatnam, moving west-northwestwards at 22 kmph with wind speeds reaching 157 kmph. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds across several states, including Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha, and parts of central and northern India, between October 27 and November

Impact & Risks

The cyclone poses significant risks of flooding, waterlogging, and damage to infrastructure, homes, and agricultural fields in affected regions. Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Yanam are expected to bear the brunt of the storm with extremely heavy rainfall on October 27 and 28. Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Vidarbha may also experience heavy rain and thunderstorms. After landfall, the system is likely to weaken but will still bring heavy rainfall to Jharkhand, Bihar, and parts of Uttar Pradesh, potentially causing further disruptions.

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