Extremely severe cyclonic storm 'Arnab' is racing towards the Andhra Pradesh shoreline from the Bay of Bengal, prompting extensive emergency mobilisations across Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. With the weather office projecting torrential downpours and fierce gusts along the coast, authorities have stepped up evacuations and positioned disaster response forces on high alert.
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LiveLive: Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm 'Arnab' Advances Towards Andhra Coast
Extremely severe cyclonic storm 'Arnab' is racing towards the Andhra Pradesh shoreline from the Bay of Bengal, prompting extensive emergency mobilisations across Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. With the weather office projecting torrential downpours and fierce gusts along the coast, authorities have stepped up evacuations and positioned disaster response forces on high alert.
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Extremely severe cyclonic storm 'Arnab' speeds toward Andhra shoreline; rain lashes southern Odisha
Downpours began across multiple southern Odisha districts on Tuesday (October 27, 2026) morning as very severe cyclonic storm 'Arnab' surged towards the Andhra Pradesh shoreline. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), cyclonic storm 'Arnab' over west-central Bay of Bengal clocked a west-northwestward speed of 25 kmph over the preceding six hours. On October 27, 2026, the system was positioned roughly 300 km southeast of Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), 360 km east-southeast of Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh), 380 km south of Gopalpur (Odisha), 460 km east of Machilipatnam (Andhra Pradesh), 530 km east of Bapatla (Andhra Pradesh), and 920 km west-northwest of Sri Vijaya Puram (Andaman Islands). The weather agency projected that the system will likely maintain its west-northwestward track until the evening of October 27 before shifting northwestward. It is anticipated to make landfall between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam, close to Yanam, as a very severe cyclonic storm before noon on October 28, 2026, packing maximum sustained winds of 115–125 kmph and gusts touching 140 kmph. Heavy to very heavy precipitation is forecast in scattered parts of Gajapati, Ganjam, Rayagada, Koraput, and Malkangiri districts, with isolated pockets expected to witness extremely intense showers.Andhra Pradesh and Odisha placed on alert as cyclone 'Arnab' draws near
The Andhra Pradesh administration has instructed personnel to shift residents out of inundation-prone pockets, prioritize vulnerable individuals, and mobilize disaster mitigation units in response to cyclonic storm 'Arnab'. Officials indicated that Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has mandated heightened vigilance across the state, noting that 4,711 expectant mothers are being transferred to safer healthcare units while 30,043 fishing vessels have safely docked at harbors. Ajax: AP placed on red alert as Arnab edges toward coast; Odisha equips 1,700 shelters amidst evacuation drives, projected landfall, and heavy downpours.Health Department equips 6,431 emergency beds in view of impending cyclone
To brace for Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Arnab, the Department of Health, Medical and Family Welfare has arranged 6,431 emergency hospital beds, 630 medical squads, and 716 transport vehicles. Health Secretary G. Veerapandian alongside Commissioner of Health and Family Welfare K.V.N. Chakradhar Babu assessed preparedness protocols during a teleconference with senior department heads and district medical officers on Monday evening. Health authorities ready 6,431 emergency beds ahead of cyclone.Minister Narayana directs civic authorities to stay on high alert as cyclone approaches
Minister for Municipal Administration and Urban Development P. Narayana has instructed municipal commissioners in cyclone-threatened jurisdictions to maintain utmost vigil and adopt every required safeguard to shield the public from severe cyclonic storm Arnab's hazards. Addressing municipal commissioners during a teleconference on Monday alongside top departmental functionaries, the minister instructed authorities to avoid water accumulation in low-lying zones and keep drainage networks operating smoothly. He instructed engineering and sanitation crews to clear drains promptly so stormwater flows uninterrupted. Field officials were cautioned to stay alert and manage unfolding challenges swiftly. Narayana urges cyclone vigilance, proactive flood mitigation, and timely evacuations to shield vulnerable communities while keeping drainage channels clear.Cyclone alert sparks rush for essential goods across Visakhapatnam markets
Widespread panic buying of daily necessities gripped Visakhapatnam on Monday as Cyclone Arnab barreled closer to the Andhra Pradesh coastline. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) indicated that Cyclone Arnab will likely strengthen into a very severe cyclonic storm, crossing the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coastlines between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam, near Yanam-Kakinada, by October 28. Predictions of torrential rain and violent gusts reaching 140 kmph ignited an early morning rush and bulk purchasing across the coastal hub. Crowds packed local market areas, leaving Rythu Bazaars and retail counters stripped of inventory as consumers scrambled to stock up on essentials prior to the storm's arrival. Panic buying sweeps Visakhapatnam amid Cyclone Arnab's approach, clearing store shelves ahead of forecasted storms and high-speed winds.Odisha and Andhra shut schools, suspend fishing as Cyclone Arnab nears; Centre targets zero casualties
The eastern coastal administrations of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh shut down academic institutions, prohibited offshore fishing, and put rescue forces on high alert, intensifying precautionary protocols ahead of Cyclone Arnab's anticipated landfall on Wednesday to guarantee zero casualties and curb structural damage. In its Monday morning advisory, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) noted that a deep depression situated over the east-central and south-east Bay of Bengal had tracked westwards, intensifying into cyclonic storm 'Arnab'. -- PTI
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