Cyclone Arnab Update: Watch visuals of heavy rain, strong winds, rough seas as waves knock over motorcycles, hit cars across east and south India

Cyclone Arnab is being closely monitored as weather conditions over the Bay of Bengal raise concerns about heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and strong winds across parts of eastern and southern India. Several coastal areas may experience adverse weather, with Andhra Pradesh among the regions facing potential impacts.

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Cyclone Arnab’s impact is being felt along Chennai’s coastline, with powerful waves crashing onto the Ennore Expressway in North Chennai. Dramatic visuals show seawater spilling onto the road, knocking over parked motorcycles and affecting roadside stalls. Commuters and passing vehicles were caught amid the surging waves, disrupting traffic along the coastal stretch.


Visuals from Visakhapatnam captured high tides at RK Beach, while a tree was uprooted near Andhra University’s College of Engineering for Women. Meanwhile, Malkangiri in Odisha witnessed strong winds accompanied by heavy rainfall.

Video shows a tree was uprooted near Andhra University’s College of Engineering for Women in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, due to strong winds triggered by Cyclone Arnab. The centre of the severe cyclonic storm was reported to be very close to the coastline, with the landfall process expected to continue over the next few hours.

Video shows strong winds and high tides were witnessed at RK Beach in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, as Cyclone Arnab intensified.

The landfall process of Cyclone Arnab continued along the Kakinada coastline, with rough seas and strong, gusty winds affecting the region. Visuals captured at 7:20 am showed turbulent sea conditions as the cyclone continued to impact Andhra Pradesh’s coastal areas.

Morning visuals from Gopalpur Beach in Odisha’s Ganjam district showed rough seas, strong winds and heavy rainfall as Cyclone Arnab continued to intensify.

Odisha Weather Today

Odisha is likely to experience rain, thunderstorms and strong winds on Wednesday, October 28, as Cyclone Arnab affects weather conditions across the region. Coastal areas may witness rough seas and gusty winds, while several districts could receive heavy to very heavy rainfall, with isolated areas facing extremely heavy downpours.

Andhra Pradesh Weather Today

Andhra Pradesh is likely to experience heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and strong gusty winds on Wednesday, October 28, as Cyclone Arnab affects the state’s coastline. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of widespread rain across coastal districts, with isolated areas at risk of exceptionally heavy downpours. Kakinada, Visakhapatnam and surrounding coastal regions may face rough seas, waterlogging and disruptions to road transport due to intense rainfall and strong winds.

West Bengal Weather Today

West Bengal is likely to experience heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds on Wednesday, October 28, as Cyclone Arnab influences weather conditions across eastern India.