The Telangana government on Wednesday said it will extend full support to Andhra Pradesh in restoration works as Cyclone Arnab left a trail of destruction with uprooted trees, electric poles and damaged roads.

Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka spoke to Andhra Pradesh Energy Minister G Ravi Kumar over the phone and enquired about the impact of Cyclone Arnab and the damage caused by it.

"Telangana has assured Andhra Pradesh of its full support in cyclone relief operations and power restoration, with assistance in the form of personnel and essential materials to be provided as required," Kumar said in an official release.

(PTI)

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi visited the State Emergency Operation Centre in Bhubaneswar and chaired a high-level meeting to assess the situation and review precautionary measures in the wake of severe Cyclone Arnab. State Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari, Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Revenue and Disaster, Arabinda Padhee, Special Relief Commissioner Rajesh Prabhakar Patil and senior officials were also present.

India Meteorological Department said that cyclone Arnab crossed the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts about 20 km east-northeast of Narsapur early on Wednesday and has since weakened from a very severe to a severe cyclonic storm. 

Special Relief Commissioner Rajesh Prabhakar Patil said on Wednesday that cyclone Arnab is likely to reach the Malkangiri district of Odisha in the evening. 

"The severe cyclone Arnab, which made its landfall starting around 2 o'clock near Yanam in Andhra Pradesh, continued until 8:00 am. Now it is completely moving on the land side and is likely to reach the Malkangiri district of Odisha in the evening," he said. 

"In the last 24 hours, almost all blocks in Gajapati and some blocks in Ganjam have received more than 150 mm of rainfall. We are expecting heavy rains in the districts of Malkangiri, Koraput, Nuapada, and Kalahandi, and we are keeping a close watch. We have already shifted around 28,000 people to relief camps. We have also shifted 2,200 pregnant women who had their expected delivery dates (EDDs) this week. Our response forces are on high alert, and the areas likely to be affected are being guarded by a sufficient number of response forces from both the State and the Centre," he added.

The IMD's Cyclone Warning Centre on Wednesday issued a moderate to high flash flood risk warning for 13 districts of Andhra Pradesh and Yanam until 5.30 am on Thursday due to Cyclone Arnab. The warning covered Bapatla, Guntur, NTR, Krishna, Eluru, East Godavari, Kakinada, Alluri Sitarama Raju, Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram, Anakapalli, Parvathipuram Manyam and West Godavari districts.

The IMD has forecast heavy rainfall in parts of West Bengal till October 31 under the influence of cyclone 'Arnab', which made landfall in the Andhra Pradesh coast in the early hours of Wednesday. Moderate to heavy rain lashed the coastal and some southern districts of West Bengal on Tuesday, it said.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to continue the support of NDRF and other central agencies and depute a central team to assess the destruction caused by cyclone Arnab.
 

Five people have been killed in Andhra Pradesh after being hit by trees and due to electrocution during Cyclone Arnab. One death each has been reported from Visakhapatnam, Anakapalle, Kakinada, Konaseema, and West Godavari.

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reviewed the ground situation with senior officials today in the wake of Cyclone Arnab. Minor disruptions like tree falls were reported across 10 locations and promptly attended to, he shared on social media platform X. Situation is being closely monitored to maintain safe and smooth train operations, he added.

Reviewed the ground situation with senior officials today in the wake of Cyclone Arnab. Minor disruptions like tree falls reported across 10 locations, were promptly attended to. Situation is being closely monitored to maintain safe and smooth train operations.

— Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) October 28, 2026

 The cyclone crossed the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts between 2 am and 8 am today as a very severe cyclonic storm with the maximum sustained wind speed of 125-135 kmph gusting to 150 kmph. "Very severe cyclonic storm" weakened into a "severe cyclonic storm" at 8:30 am.

According to India Meteorological Department (IMD), the landfall process has been completed with the central region moving completely into land.  

Odisha has deployed 313 response teams across the state, including 60 Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) teams, nine National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams and 244 fire and emergency teams, as the state braces for heavy rainfall, strong winds and the cyclone's expected movement towards southern districts, Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari said.

Pujari held a review meeting with senior officials at the State Emergency Operation Centre in Bhubaneswar to assess preparedness and precautionary measures in view of the cyclone.

"The landfall process started around 1:30 a.m. early in the morning at Kakinada and started moving towards the state of Andhra Pradesh. The last information received shows that the system is stationary now...after entering the coast of Andhra Pradesh, it will start moving towards the north and northwest and reach Malkangiri." Pujari said.

A total of 2,037 shelters have been kept ready to accommodate people evacuated in view of the cyclone. Pujari added that high-risk pregnant women had also been shifted to safety and all fishing boats had returned to shore.

The name Arnab was proposed by Bangladesh and is included in the official list of tropical cyclone names adopted in 2020 by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) Panel on Tropical Cyclones.

The name Arnab is commonly associated with the Bengali word for the ocean or sea.

Winds of 115-125 kph and gusts of up to 140 kph are forecast, with a storm surge of 1 to 1.5 metres above normal tide likely to inundate low-lying areas of Andhra Pradesh, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

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— Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (@APSDMA) October 28, 2026

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— NDTV (@ndtv) October 28, 2026

Rainfall observed at IMD stations from Tuesday, 8:30 am to Wednesday, 5:30 am (in mm):

Visakhapatnam: 216.9

Kalingapatnam: 147.5

Tuni: 123.3

Kakinada: 118.4

Machilipatnam :115.2

Narsapur: 48.6

Bapatla: 15.9

Ongole: 0.4 

Storm surge of 1 to 1.5 metres height above astronomical tide is very likely to inundate low lying areas of Andhra Pradesh during the next three hours and decrease thereafter, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its latest bulletin.

Cyclone Arnab remained "practically stationary" over Westcentral Bay Of Bengal close to Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts. The landfall process is expected to continue for the next two hours, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its latest bulletin. Cyclone Arnab is likely to move slowly northwestwards initially and then north-northwestwards.

#WATCH | Cyclone Arnab | Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh | Strong winds, high tides witnessed at RK Beach as Cyclone Arnab intensifies. Centre of the severe cyclonic storm is very close to the coast line and the landfall process will continue during next few hours. https://t.co/VtmrH0bqZN

— ANI (@ANI) October 28, 2026

"We have lost everything due to the cyclone," a man from Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh said after Cyclone Arnab made landfall and brought heavy rainfall. "Our houses have been damaged. We have nothing left except the clothes we are wearing. We request the government to come to our rescue and provide financial assistance and support to help us rebuild our lives," the local said in an interview with news agency ANI.

Tree uprooted near the AU College of Engineering for Women due to strong winds prevailing under the influence of the cyclone.

#WATCH | Cyclone Arnab | Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh | Tree uprooted near the AU College of Engineering for Women due to strong winds prevailing under the influence of the cyclone. Centre of the severe cyclonic storm is very close to the coast line and the landfall process will continue during next few hours.

— ANI (@ANI) October 28, 2026

Cyclone Arnab began its landfall process early Wednesday along the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts, bringing torrential downpours in the area, said the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

According to the IMD, the cyclone maintains a core intensity of 125 to 135 kmph, gusting up to 150 kmph. Having moved northwestwards at 3 kmph over the past three hours, the storm is expected to move slowly northwestwards initially before tracking north-northwestwards.

"Landfall process will continue for the next 3 hours," the IMD said in its hourly bulletin.

#WATCH | Digha, West Bengal | Heavy rain and gusty winds lashed several parts of West Bengal as an impact of Cyclone 'Arnab' https://t.co/waADXAoyED

— ANI (@ANI) October 27, 2026

#WATCH | Cyclone Arnab | Yanam, Puducherry: Several trees have been uprooted due to the impact of Cyclone Arnab near the Yanam entrance on National Highway 216. Strong winds associated with the cyclone have caused damage to trees along the highway: Disaster management (Visuals Source: Disaster management)

— ANI (@ANI) October 27, 2026

The very severe Cyclonic storm 'Arnab' has started making landfall near Yanam, close to Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday. 
As per officials, the landfall process is expected to be completed by 4 AM. 

Rain and strong winds are likely to continue even after the landfall process is completed in the area. 

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu continues to receive updates from officials on the movement of the severe cyclonic storm, said the CMO. 

The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has reviewed the situation and operational readiness of airports and airlines as Cyclone Arnab is expected to bring strong winds and adverse weather conditions along the Andhra Pradesh coast and parts of Odisha.

According to inputs from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the cyclone is expected to intensify into a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm, with wind speeds of 125–135 kmph and gusts reaching up to 150 kmph, before crossing the Andhra Pradesh coast on October 28.

The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) held a review meeting to assess the situation and ensure aviation safety, as Cyclone Arnab is expected to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast on October 28.

The IMD expects the cyclonic storm to intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm, with winds of 125 to 135 kmph and gusts of up to 150 kmph.

Flights to and from coastal Andhra Pradesh and southern Odisha, including Bhubaneswar, are expected to be the most affected. Hyderabad, Varanasi, Prayagraj and Gorakhpur may also see delays, depending on the storm’s track.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday said the state government was closely monitoring preparations for Cyclone Arnab, with evacuation plans and emergency response arrangements in place to protect vulnerable residents.

“Protecting every life is our foremost priority as Andhra Pradesh prepares to face #CycloneArnab,” Naidu said in a post on X.

Protecting every life is our foremost priority as Andhra Pradesh prepares to face #CycloneArnab. I have reviewed the situation four times since this morning and remain in constant contact with District Collectors and senior officials. Through continuous reviews, I am monitoring evacuations and ensuring that personnel, equipment and essential supplies reach vulnerable areas promptly. We have identified 2,199 cyclone shelters and prepared evacuation plans, prioritising the elderly, children, persons with disabilities and pregnant women. Already, 2,360 pregnant women have been shifted to medical facilities. Twelve NDRF and ten SDRF teams have been assigned to the districts, with deployment underway. Police, Fire Services and medical teams are mobilised, while the Navy and Coast Guard are ready to assist. Food, drinking water, medicines and generators are being arranged, and over 8,400 power restoration personnel have been mobilised. Control rooms are functioning round the clock. I appeal to everyone to remain calm, stay alert and cooperate with the authorities. Move immediately to designated shelters when advised. Fishermen must not venture into the sea until official clearance is given. Keep essential supplies and charged phones ready. Avoid unnecessary travel, beaches, riverbanks, floodwaters and fallen power lines. Remain in safe shelter until authorities confirm that the danger has passed. Follow official updates and government precautions. Do not circulate rumours. Please check on vulnerable neighbours and inform local officials of anyone needing assistance. The government machinery is working continuously for your safety. Your timely cooperation will help us protect lives. Together, we will face this challenge.

— N Chandrababu Naidu (@ncbn) October 27, 2026

Nepal’s Department of Immigration has suspended the issuance of trekking permits for restricted areas in the high-hill and Himalayan regions for October 29–31, citing a high risk of heavy snowfall, snowstorms and avalanches.

The decision follows a warning by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority urging tourists to avoid travelling to these areas during the three days.

A special post-monsoon bulletin issued by the Nepal Meteorological Department said earlier that Cyclone Arnab in the Bay of Bengal was gaining strength and was expected to bring heavy rainfall, strong winds and a high risk of snowfall and avalanches across several parts of the Himalayan country.

(IANS)

Andhra Pradesh Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar on Tuesday directed power utilities to remain on high alert and prioritise public safety amid Cyclone Arnab threat, with around 6,000 personnel mobilised to minimise loss of life and damage to property.

Odisha closed schools in 16 of its 30 districts and raced against time to move people in vulnerable areas to safety amid heavy rains and strong winds preceding the "very severe" cyclonic storm Arnab's expected landfall on the Andhra Pradesh coast early Wednesday.

The very severe cyclonic storm “Arnab” [Pronunciation :Ornab] overWestcentral Bay of Bengal moved west-northwestwardswith a speed of 18 kmph during past 6 hours, and lay centered at 1730 hrs ISTof today, the 27th October, 2026 over Westcentral Bay of Bengal off Andhra Pradesh coast, near latitude16.3°N and longitude 82.7°E, about 90 km southeast of Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh),170 km south-southwest of Vishakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), 170 km east-northeastof Machilipatnam (Andhra Pradesh), 240 km east-northeast of Bapatla (AndhraPradesh), and 410 km southwest ofGopalpur (Odisha). It is very likely to continue to move nearly west-northwestwards during nextfew hours, then northwestwards and cross Andhra Pradesh & Yanam coastsbetween Bapatla and Visakhapatnam, close to south of Yanam as a very severecyclonic storm with the maximum sustained wind speed of 125-135 kmph gusting to150 kmph during early hours of 28th October, 2026. Very severe cyclonic storm “Arnab” is interacting with the land surfaceand the outer spiral band has entered into the land. Due to faster movement,the landfall of cyclone is expected early. It is likely to make landfall duringearly hours (2-4 AM) of 28th October.

— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) October 27, 2026