Cyclone Arnab developed over the Bay of Bengal in October 2026 and moved towards the eastern coast of India. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast that it could intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm and cross the Andhra Pradesh–Yanam coast between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam on 28 October 2026. The cyclone posed a potential threat to Andhra Pradesh and southern Odisha, prompting authorities to prepare evacuation, rescue and relief measures.
Important Facts About Cyclone Arnab
- Expected Landfall: Between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam along the Andhra Pradesh–Yanam coast
- Expected Date of Landfall: 28 October 2026
- Forecast Wind Speed: 115–125 km/h, with gusts up to 140 km/h
- States and Regions on Alert: Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Telangana, Chhattisgarh and Puducherry
- Potential Weather Impacts: Heavy to very heavy rainfall, strong winds, rough seas and possible flooding.
