Nearly 4,000 Shelters Set Up as Odisha and Andhra Brace for Cyclone Arnab
Nearly 4,000 Shelters Set Up as Odisha and Andhra Brace for Cyclone Arnab
IN · Published Oct 27, 2026
• Odisha and Andhra Pradesh are preparing for Cyclone Arnab, a very severe cyclonic storm expected to make landfall near Visakhapatnam within 24 hours.
• Nearly 4,000 cyclone shelters have been set up, and thousands of people are being evacuated from vulnerable areas.

Impact & Risks

The cyclone poses significant risks of flooding, waterlogging, and damage to infrastructure in coastal and low-lying areas of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. Heavy rainfall in Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand may lead to flash floods in western and northern Odisha. Disruptions to rail and air travel, as well as potential damage to property and crops, are expected. Vulnerable populations in districts like Gajapati, Nabarangpur, and Srikakulam are at high risk and are being relocated to safer areas.

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