Cyclone Arnab intensifies, Andhra Pradesh braces for landfall
Cyclone Arnab intensifies, Andhra Pradesh braces for landfall
IN · Published Oct 28, 2026
• Cyclone Arnab, now classified as a 'very severe cyclonic storm', is approaching the Andhra Pradesh coast with sustained wind speeds of 125–135 km/h and gusts up to 150 km/h.
• The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted landfall between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam, near Yanam, in the early hours of Wednesday (2 am to 4 am, Oct 28).

Impact & Risks

The cyclone poses significant risks, including loss of life, damage to crops, disruption of power and communication networks, and destruction of coastal infrastructure. A fatality has already been reported in Visakhapatnam due to electrocution caused by snapped electric wires. Coastal communities face heightened risks from sea waves expected to reach heights of 1–2 metres. Heavy rainfall has been recorded in Visakhapatnam (10 cm), Srikakulam (7 cm), Kakinada (4 cm), and Tuni (3 cm), with rainfall intensity expected to increase further.

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