Severe cyclonic storm Arnab is making landfall along coastal Andhra Pradesh, triggering relentless downpours across several districts. Meteorological officials and disaster response teams remain on high alert while authorities assess transport and coastal safety measures.
LiveLive: Cyclone Arnab Makes Landfall on Andhra Coast, Heavy Downpours Trigger Disruptions
Severe cyclonic storm Arnab is making landfall along coastal Andhra Pradesh, triggering relentless downpours across several districts. Meteorological officials and disaster response teams remain on high alert while authorities assess transport and coastal safety measures.
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Cyclone Arnab Turns Virtually Stationary, Landfall Expected to Last Another 2-3 Hours
Cyclone Arnab paused in forward momentum near the Andhra Pradesh coastline early today, with the overall landfall phase likely persisting for the subsequent 2 to 3 hours as pounding rains lashed multiple southern districts, according to weather authorities. Police personnel stepped in across several pockets of the state to evacuate and rescue stranded residents. Meanwhile, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu held a morning review to take stock of the unfolding conditions. The India Meteorological Department stated that while the system's core stays right against the shore, its northern spiral bands have advanced deeper into the mainland. "The storm is hovering almost in place alongside the Andhra shoreline, and the landfall transition will probably take another 2 to 3 hours," the weather bureau confirmed in its 5:30 a.m. briefing.Civil Aviation Ministry Assesses Flight Safety Ahead of Severe Cyclone Landfall
With a powerful cyclonic system projected to strike the Andhra coast on Wednesday (October 28, 2026), the Civil Aviation Ministry conducted a high-level review on Tuesday (October 28, 2026) to safeguard aviation movements and passenger operations. Cyclone Arnab is projected to escalate into a very severe storm and slam into Andhra Pradesh today, packing gusts ranging between 125 and 135 km/h.Very Severe Cyclone Arnab Starts Crossing Coast Near Narsapur, Visakhapatnam Hit by Torrential Rain
The very severe cyclone Arnab initiated its landfall sequence in the vicinity of Narsapur town within West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, around 1:30 a.m. today. Weather specialists from the IMD noted that pinpointing the exact strike coordinate remains premature at this stage. Officials explained that the landfall duration could stretch considerably, and a definitive crossing point can only be verified once the entire event winds down. As the cyclonic system pushes ashore near Narsapur, coastal districts across Andhra Pradesh face high-velocity gales, heavy downpours, and dangerous storm surges.
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