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Cyclone Arnab Intensifies, Threatens Andhra Pradesh Coast
26 Oct
Summary
- Cyclone Arnab is rapidly intensifying in the Bay of Bengal.
- Landfall is expected near Andhra Pradesh and Yanam on October 28, 2026.
- Red alert issued for Andhra Pradesh and South Odisha due to potential heavy rainfall.
The cyclonic storm 'Arnab,' forming over the Bay of Bengal, is rapidly intensifying and moving towards Andhra Pradesh. Satellite imagery shows swirling clouds around the storm. The India Meteorological Department forecasts landfall on the coast of Andhra Pradesh and Yanam between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam on the morning of October 28, 2026.
Maximum wind speeds are estimated to reach 115-125 km/h, with gusts possibly hitting 140 km/h. Consequently, a red alert has been declared for Andhra Pradesh and South Odisha. Extremely heavy rainfall is anticipated in these areas, as well as in Chhattisgarh and East Uttar Pradesh on subsequent days. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is also expected across various parts of Odisha, Vidarbha, Telangana, Jharkhand, Bihar, East Madhya Pradesh, and East Uttar Pradesh.
The storm is expected to intensify into a 'severe cyclonic storm' over the West-central Bay of Bengal by midnight on October 26 and further into a 'very severe cyclonic storm' on October 27. Citizens in the affected regions are advised to exercise caution and stay updated on weather advisories.
