Cyclone Arnab To Hit Andhra Coast As Very Severe Storm, Winds Up To 140 Kmph
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Mon, 26 October 2026
2 reports- outlookindia.com15:02
Cyclone Arnab is forecast to hit the Andhra Pradesh coast on October 28 with gusts up to 140 kmph, extremely heavy rain and a risk of coastal flooding.
- indiatimes.com16:29first to report
The IMD said the storm was likely to intensify further into a very severe cyclonic storm within the next 12 hours and move northwestwards after the evening of October 27. It is expected to cross the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam, close to Yanam, by the forenoon of October 28, with maximum sustained wind speed of 115-125 kmph, gusting to 140 kmph.
Tue, 27 October 2026
11 reports- Channel News Asia05:41
Nearly 50,000 people had been moved to shelters from vulnerable areas, according to Indian authorities.
- bdnews24.com07:01
- Times of India07:16
Cyclone Arnab is intensifying and is forecasted to hit the Andhra Pradesh coastline by Wednesday morning. The India Meteorological Department has issued alerts for severe winds and torrential rainfall affecting multiple states. Emergency shelters and control rooms are set up as beach access is prohibited to ensure public safety. Heavy rains are also impacting Odisha and Jharkhand. Residents are urged to stay updated and minimize travel during the cyclone's effects.
- hindustantimes.com07:55
Cyclone Arnab is expected to bring three days of heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds to Jharkhand, prompting flood and wind advisories. | India News
- Al Jazeera English08:02
The cyclonic storm is set to make landfall on Wednesday, with 400,000 people in need of evacuation.
- Novinky (Czechia)10:28
Tropická cyklóna Arnab, která se nachází v Bengálském zálivu, rychle zesílila a míří k pobřeží Indie. Do některých oblastí může přinést velmi silný vítr a také intenzivní deště, které způsobí povodně. Úřady už evakuují obyvatele.
- NYT World11:09
The storm, Arnab, is forecast to make landfall Wednesday on the country’s eastern coast and then cut inland and head north toward Nepal.
- scroll.in12:42
More than 60 trains were cancelled as a precautionary measure as gusts of up to 150 km per hour were expected.
- claimsjournal.com13:50
Tropical Cyclone Arnab is expected to hit India's east coast on Wednesday, marking a break in an otherwise calm season that's been subdued by a severe El
- prokerala.com14:25
The very severe cyclonic storm 'Arnab' in the Bay of Bengal moved closer to the Andhra Pradesh coast on Tuesday, triggering heavy rain accom....
- Al Jazeera English15:11
Heavy rains and coastal floodings hit India’s east coast on Tuesday as cyclone Arnab is making landfall.
Wed, 28 October 2026
22 reports- Le Monde English01:49
Authorities ordered thousands to move inland or take shelter in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha ahead of the storm, while neighboring Sri Lanka and Nepal also issued weather warnings.
- South China Morning Post01:58
Ferocious winds and torrential rain lashed India’s southeastern coast as Cyclone Arnab made landfall on Wednesday, forcing nearly 100,000 people to evacuate their homes in two states, authorities said. Arnab hit Andhra Pradesh as a “very severe cyclonic storm”, with winds of 125-135km/h (78-84 mph) and gusts reaching 150km/h, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. A storm surge of 1.5 to 2.5 metres (5-8 feet) above normal tide is very likely to inundate low-lying areas of the...
- Times of India02:42
- Channel News Asia02:43
Cyclone Arnab hit southeastern Andhra Pradesh state as a "very severe cyclonic storm" with winds of up to 140kmh.
- ianslive.in03:22
Amaravati, Oct 28 (IANS) The process of a very severe cyclonic storm ‘Arnab’ crossing the Andhra Pradesh coast continued on Wednesday morning, and is likely to completely cross the shore by afternoon, the State Disaster Management Authority said.
- ianslive.in03:35
New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) As the very severe cyclonic storm ‘Arnab’ made a landfall, the Civil Aviation Ministry has advised airlines to adhere to operational guidelines regarding adverse weather and inform passengers on delays or cancellations and comply with applicable norms of re-booking and refunds.
- Euronews04:23
Cyclone Arnab strengthened into a “very severe” cyclonic storm late Tuesday with gusting winds and heavy rain reported in several coastal areas.
1 reprint
- news.tuoitre.vn28 Oct, 03:03their copy
- DW Top Stories04:30
Cyclone Arnab killed at least three people in Andhra Pradesh after making landfall earlier today. Also, a new report says India is paying a steep economic cost over heat. Follow live.
- DW Top Stories04:30
Cyclone Arnab is making a slow-motion landfall at India's east coast with states evacuating thousands of residents. Also, a new report says India is among nations with highest heatwave exposure for infants. Follow live
- Anadolu Agency (AA)04:50
Landfall process expected to be completed by afternoon, say authorities in Andhra Pradesh
- Index.hr (Croatia)06:15
SNAŽAN ciklon Arnab pogodio je jugoistočnu obalu Indije.
- Times of India07:28
Cyclone Arnab crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast, causing fatalities due to electrocution in separate incidents. Heavy rainfall exceeding 200 mm was recorded in several districts, with trees and electric poles uprooted. Flight operations were disrupted as services were cancelled or suspended across airports in coastal Andhra Pradesh. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu directed officials to restore normalcy and provide aid for the affected areas.
- Al Jazeera English08:07
Authorities evacuate 180,000 people as storm causes flooding, disrupting flights and train schedules.
- webindia123.com08:41
- webindia123.com08:41
- Times of India09:21
- Libération (France)10:13
Des dizaines de maisons ont été endommagées et de nombreuses infrastructures ont été détruites dans les Etats de l’Andhra Pradesh et de l’Odisha, après qu’un puissant cyclone a frappé la côte sud-est du pays, mercredi 28 octobre.
- bendigoadvertiser.com.au10:16
Cyclone Arnab has dumped heavy rain in eastern India, destroying homes and leaving at least three people dead...
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- crookwellgazette.com.au28 Oct, 10:16their copy
- Al Jazeera English11:41
Cyclone Arnab has left a trail of destruction along India’s eastern coast.
- lankanewspapers.com12:00
The threat posed by Cyclone Arnab to Sri Lanka has begun to ease, with the Department of Meteorology confirming that the storm's influence on the island's…
- Times of India15:09
In the wake of severe cyclonic storm Arnab, eight fatalities have been reported across Andhra Pradesh. The cyclone caused extensive damage, uprooting trees and downing power lines, leaving many communities in despair with flooding and blackouts. Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu has appealed for central government support to manage the disaster's impact, though early evaluations show that certain coconut crops remained relatively unscathed.
- ABC News (Australia)15:35
Cyclone Arnab made landfall in Andhra Pradesh state early on Wednesday, damaging dozens of homes, destroying crops, and disrupting power supply in several areas.