Cyclone Arnab to bring heavy rainfall to parts of India and Nepal
Cyclone Arnab to bring heavy rainfall to parts of India and Nepal
IN · Published Oct 27, 2026
• A cyclone named Arnab, currently intensifying in the Bay of Bengal, is expected to develop into a severe cyclonic storm before making landfall near Yanam, located between Andhra Pradesh and Visakhapatnam, India, on 28 October.
• The system is forecast to bring heavy rainfall to parts of India and Nepal, with its impact extending to the Himalayan and hilly regions of Nepal.

Impact & Risks

The cyclone is expected to cause heavy rainfall in Andhra Pradesh and Visakhapatnam, India, as well as in Nepal's hilly and Himalayan regions. In Nepal, the primary risks include flash floods, waterlogging, and rising river levels, particularly in the Narayani, Koshi, Bagmati, Kamala, and Tinau basins. Heavy snowfall, snowstorms, and avalanches are possible in high Himalayan areas, posing risks to tourists and residents. Landslides in vulnerable areas and disruptions to road and air transport are also anticipated. Farmers and residents in affected regions are urged to prepare for potential hazards.

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