Cyclone Arnab Alert: Andhra Pradesh braces for very severe cyclonic storm; Odisha on alert

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Sunday that the depression over the east-central and adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal is expected to move southwards and intensify into a deep depression.

According to the weather agency's latest update, the system is likely to strengthen further into a cyclonic storm and subsequently a severe cyclonic storm by the morning of Tuesday, October 27.

The IMD has forecast that the system could intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm and reach the west-central Bay of Bengal, near the Andhra Pradesh coast, around the morning of October 28.

Cyclone Arnab: Landfall Expected Along Andhra Pradesh Coast

Cyclone Arnab is expected to make landfall between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh as a very severe cyclonic storm.

The system is forecast to bring maximum sustained wind speeds of 115-125 kmph, with gusts reaching up to 140 kmph. Authorities are monitoring its movement as it approaches the coast.

Odisha And Andhra Pradesh On Alert Over Heavy Rainfall

The weather department has warned of heavy rainfall in parts of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh as the system moves closer to the coast.

In response to the forecast, the Odisha government has reviewed its preparedness and assigned responsibilities to various departments to ensure coordinated action. Authorities are assessing response mechanisms to address potential weather-related disruptions as the system develops.