Cyclone Arnab Live Updates: Three killed, 31 houses damaged in Andhra Pradesh
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Cyclone Arnab Live: Andhra Pradesh bore the brunt of Cyclone Arnab, with three people killed and 31 houses damaged. The cyclone has weakened after making landfall near Yanam, while heavy rainfall is expected to continue across Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and adjoining areas.
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Cyclone Arnab Live News Updates: Three people were killed and 31 houses damaged in Andhra Pradesh as Cyclone Arnab brought strong winds and rainfall. The storm has weakened from a very severe cyclonic storm to a severe cyclonic storm, with disaster response teams on alert in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha as rainfall is expected to continue.
Odisha remains on high alert after Cyclone Arnab completed landfall along the Andhra Pradesh-Yanam coast. Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari said evacuation was continuing in vulnerable areas across six southern districts, including Malkangiri, Ganjam and Koraput.
Cyclone Arnab has crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast, bringing strong winds, heavy rain and disruptions across coastal areas, IMD said. The very severe cyclonic storm was packing winds of 125-135 kmph, with gusts reaching 150 kmph.
Heavy rain and strong winds battered several districts, including Anakapalli, Visakhapatnam, Kakinada and Konaseema, uprooting trees, flooding low-lying areas and disrupting power supply.
Odisha remains on high alert after Cyclone Arnab completed landfall along the Andhra Pradesh-Yanam coast. Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari said evacuation was continuing in vulnerable areas across six southern districts, including Malkangiri, Ganjam and Koraput.
Cyclone Arnab has crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast, bringing strong winds, heavy rain and disruptions across coastal areas, IMD said. The very severe cyclonic storm was packing winds of 125-135 kmph, with gusts reaching 150 kmph.
Heavy rain and strong winds battered several districts, including Anakapalli, Visakhapatnam, Kakinada and Konaseema, uprooting trees, flooding low-lying areas and disrupting power supply.
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01:42:05 PM IST, 28 Oct 2026
Cyclone Arnab Live Updates: 3 killed, 31 houses damaged as Andhra Pradesh bears brunt of storm
Andhra Pradesh bore the brunt of Cyclone Arnab, with three people killed and 31 houses damaged, as disaster response teams braced for continued rainfall across the state, Odisha and adjoining areas on Wednesday. The cyclone has weakened after making landfall near Yanam, a senior NDRF officer said.
01:35:05 PM IST, 28 Oct 2026
Cyclone Arnab weakens after landfall, four more NDRF teams deployed in Andhra Pradesh
Cyclone Arnab weakened after making landfall along the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts on Wednesday, with the India Meteorological Department downgrading it from a very severe cyclonic storm to a severe cyclonic storm, while four additional NDRF teams were deployed to Andhra Pradesh as a precautionary measure. No loss of life has been reported so far.
12:36:57 PM IST, 28 Oct 2026
Cyclone Arnab Live Updates: Jharkhand shuts schools in four districts till October 29
The Jharkhand government has ordered schools in Ranchi, West Singhbhum, East Singhbhum and Simdega to remain closed on October 28 and 29 as rainfall triggered by Cyclone Arnab affected parts of the state, officials told PTI.
12:29:47 PM IST, 28 Oct 2026
Cyclone Arnab Live Updates: Vaishnaw reviews railway operations after landfall
12:15:44 PM IST, 28 Oct 2026
Cyclone Arnab Live Updates: Two electrocuted in Andhra Pradesh districts
Two people were electrocuted in Andhra Pradesh’s Anakapalli and Visakhapatnam districts amid the impact of Cyclone Arnab, officials told PTI on Wednesday.
12:01:49 PM IST, 28 Oct 2026
Cyclone Arnab Live Updates: Bengal to get heavy rain till October 31
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall in parts of West Bengal until October 31 under the influence of Cyclone Arnab, which made landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast early Wednesday. Heavy rain is expected in the coastal and western districts until Friday morning and in the sub-Himalayan region until Saturday, the weather department said.
11:28:59 AM IST, 28 Oct 2026
Cyclone Arnab Live Updates: Odisha evacuates 30,000 people, puts southern districts on alert
Odisha has evacuated over 30,000 people and placed its southern districts on high alert as Cyclone Arnab threatens the region, with Malkangiri expected to be the worst hit, Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari said on Wednesday.
Evacuations were continuing in low-lying and landslide-prone areas across Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri and Nabarangpur, while 2,037 cyclone shelters had been kept ready with food, drinking water and other essentials. Schools and anganwadis in 16 districts remained closed.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said Cyclone Arnab crossed the Andhra Pradesh-Yanam coast between 2 am and 8 am as a very severe cyclonic storm, with maximum sustained wind speeds of 125-135 kmph. Pujari said the government had received reports of uprooted trees in some southern districts, but there had been no reports of major damage or casualties so far.
The administrations in Kalahandi, Kandhamal and Nuapada were also on alert.
Evacuations were continuing in low-lying and landslide-prone areas across Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri and Nabarangpur, while 2,037 cyclone shelters had been kept ready with food, drinking water and other essentials. Schools and anganwadis in 16 districts remained closed.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said Cyclone Arnab crossed the Andhra Pradesh-Yanam coast between 2 am and 8 am as a very severe cyclonic storm, with maximum sustained wind speeds of 125-135 kmph. Pujari said the government had received reports of uprooted trees in some southern districts, but there had been no reports of major damage or casualties so far.
The administrations in Kalahandi, Kandhamal and Nuapada were also on alert.
10:50:59 AM IST, 28 Oct 2026
Cyclone Arnab Live Updates: Cyclone Arnab crosses Andhra, Yanam coasts with winds up to 150 kmph
Very severe cyclonic storm Arnab crossed the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts on Wednesday morning before weakening into a severe cyclonic storm, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The landfall process is complete, with the system moving entirely over land. Peak wind speeds reached 135 kmph, with gusts of up to 150 kmph.
The cyclone uprooted trees and electricity poles, triggering power outages in several areas. Police personnel and government officials were clearing fallen trees and debris on a priority basis to restore essential services and reopen major traffic routes. The IMD said the cyclone crossed the coast near Narsapur, around 40 km southwest of Yanam and 60 km southwest of Kakinada.
The cyclone uprooted trees and electricity poles, triggering power outages in several areas. Police personnel and government officials were clearing fallen trees and debris on a priority basis to restore essential services and reopen major traffic routes. The IMD said the cyclone crossed the coast near Narsapur, around 40 km southwest of Yanam and 60 km southwest of Kakinada.
10:31:21 AM IST, 28 Oct 2026
Cyclone Arnab Live Updates: Cyclonic storm Arnab crosses Andhra Pradesh coast: IMD
Cyclonic storm Arnab crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Wednesday.
10:19:53 AM IST, 28 Oct 2026
Cyclone Arnab Live Updates: NDRF clears fallen trees, damaged houses in Yanam; no casualties
National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel were carrying out clearance operations in Yanam after strong winds associated with Cyclone Arnab uprooted trees and electricity poles, damaged houses and disrupted movement in the region. NDRF Commander Eswar Rao Gade said no casualties had been reported and residents had been rescued before the team arrived.
A 30-member NDRF team was working to remove a large banyan tree that had fallen on a house, Gade told ANI. Winds exceeding 100 kmph had brought down several trees and damaged the house and three others, he said, adding that personnel were clearing the debris.
A 30-member NDRF team was working to remove a large banyan tree that had fallen on a house, Gade told ANI. Winds exceeding 100 kmph had brought down several trees and damaged the house and three others, he said, adding that personnel were clearing the debris.
11:05:23 AM IST, 28 Oct 2026
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09:45:54 AM IST, 28 Oct 2026
Cyclone Arnab Live Updates: Flights cancelled, operations suspended at Andhra airports; MoCA issues advisory
- MoCA reviews readiness: The Civil Aviation Ministry reviewed flight operations as Cyclone Arnab approached Andhra Pradesh with winds of 125-135 kmph and gusts up to 150 kmph.
- Airports hit: Visakhapatnam airport suspended operations on October 27, followed by Vijayawada and Rajahmundry after 7 pm. Delhi-Bhogapuram flights were cancelled for October 28.
- Air India cancellations: Air India cancelled six Delhi-Visakhapatnam flights on October 27 and Delhi-Vijayawada services on October 28. Air India Express cancelled 13 flights.
- Other airlines affected: IndiGo suspended operations at Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada and Rajahmundry. Akasa Air cancelled Delhi-Bhogapuram services, while Alliance Air reported no cancellations.
- Passenger advisory: Travellers should check flight status before leaving for the airport. Airlines have been asked to inform passengers about disruptions and follow rebooking and refund rules.
- Airports hit: Visakhapatnam airport suspended operations on October 27, followed by Vijayawada and Rajahmundry after 7 pm. Delhi-Bhogapuram flights were cancelled for October 28.
- Air India cancellations: Air India cancelled six Delhi-Visakhapatnam flights on October 27 and Delhi-Vijayawada services on October 28. Air India Express cancelled 13 flights.
- Other airlines affected: IndiGo suspended operations at Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada and Rajahmundry. Akasa Air cancelled Delhi-Bhogapuram services, while Alliance Air reported no cancellations.
- Passenger advisory: Travellers should check flight status before leaving for the airport. Airlines have been asked to inform passengers about disruptions and follow rebooking and refund rules.
09:03:01 AM IST, 28 Oct 2026
Cyclone Arnab batters Andhra’s Machilipatnam, uproots trees and floods roads
09:02:42 AM IST, 28 Oct 2026
Cyclone Arnab: Trees uprooted, roads blocked in Andhra’s Machilipatnam
Heavy rain and gusty winds triggered by Cyclone Arnab uprooted trees, blocked roads and caused waterlogging in several parts of Machilipatnam in Andhra Pradesh.
08:53:03 AM IST, 28 Oct 2026
Cyclone Arnab Live Updates: Visuals from Pagadala Peta cyclone shelter in Kakinada Rural
08:53:16 AM IST, 28 Oct 2026
Cyclone Arnab Live Updates: Kakinada in Andhra witnesses heavy rain and gusty winds as Cyclone Arnab’s landfall process continues
08:53:29 AM IST, 28 Oct 2026
Cyclone Arnab Live Updates: Winds reach 135 kmph as landfall process nears completion in Andhra
The rear portion of Cyclone Arnab's wall cloud region is expected to reach the Andhra Pradesh coast within an hour, completing the landfall process, the weather department said on Wednesday. Strong winds, heavy rain and rough seas affected coastal areas, with the India Meteorological Department issuing an extremely severe alert for the Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha coasts.
Amaravati Meteorological Department Director K Nagaratna said winds were blowing at 125-135 kmph, with gusts expected to reach 150 kmph over the next three hours. The cyclone's slow movement could prolong its impact, she said, warning of turbulent seas and a possible storm surge that could inundate low-lying areas around Kakinada and Yanam. Waves in the area had risen up to 2.5 metres above normal levels.
Amaravati Meteorological Department Director K Nagaratna said winds were blowing at 125-135 kmph, with gusts expected to reach 150 kmph over the next three hours. The cyclone's slow movement could prolong its impact, she said, warning of turbulent seas and a possible storm surge that could inundate low-lying areas around Kakinada and Yanam. Waves in the area had risen up to 2.5 metres above normal levels.
08:53:48 AM IST, 28 Oct 2026
Cyclone Arnab Live Updates: ‘Zero casualties our priority’: Odisha reviews readiness as Cyclone Arnab moves towards Malkangiri
Odisha's primary objective is “zero casualties”, Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari said on Wednesday as the state reviewed its preparedness for Cyclone Arnab, which began making landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast. Pujari chaired a meeting with senior officials at the State Emergency Operation Centre to assess readiness.
Pujari said the landfall process began around 1:30 am near Kakinada in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh. The system was stationary as per the latest information received by the state government and was expected to move north and northwest towards Odisha's Malkangiri district, he said.
Pujari said the landfall process began around 1:30 am near Kakinada in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh. The system was stationary as per the latest information received by the state government and was expected to move north and northwest towards Odisha's Malkangiri district, he said.
08:54:05 AM IST, 28 Oct 2026
Cyclone Arnab Live Updates: Heavy rain, thunder and gusty winds lash Vijayawada
Heavy rain accompanied by thunder, lightning and gusty winds lashed Vijayawada and surrounding areas as Cyclone Arnab affected Andhra Pradesh. Residents were cautioned against taking shelter under trees or near electric poles during thunderstorms.
07:36:37 AM IST, 28 Oct 2026
Cyclone Arnab: Several trees uprooted and fallen across the Korangi area in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh:
08:54:18 AM IST, 28 Oct 2026
Cyclone Arnab Live Updates: Landfall to continue for 3 hours as storm packs winds of up to 150 kmph
08:54:36 AM IST, 28 Oct 2026
Cyclone Arnab Live Updates: Thousands evacuated, train and flight services cancelled ahead of landfall
Authorities evacuated thousands of people along India's eastern coast and cancelled some train and flight services ahead of Cyclone Arnab's arrival.
08:54:53 AM IST, 28 Oct 2026
Cyclone Arnab Live Updates: Bay of Bengal, a hotspot for deadly storms on India's east coast
Cyclone Arnab is sweeping in from the Bay of Bengal, a region known for spawning deadly tropical storms along India's eastern coast. The October 1999 super cyclone that struck Odisha killed nearly 10,000 people and remains one of India's deadliest natural disasters.
08:55:08 AM IST, 28 Oct 2026
Cyclone Arnab Live: No loss of life reported so far in Andhra Pradesh, says CM's office
No loss of life had been reported in Andhra Pradesh as Cyclone Arnab battered the state, although trees were uprooted in several places and power supply was disrupted, the chief minister's office said.
08:55:22 AM IST, 28 Oct 2026
Cyclone Arnab Live: Winds of up to 150 kmph, storm surge may flood Andhra's low-lying areas
Cyclone Arnab is expected to bring winds of 125-135 kmph, with gusts reaching 150 kmph, over the landfall area in Andhra Pradesh, while a storm surge of up to 2.5 metres above normal tide is likely to inundate low-lying coastal areas over the next six hours, the India Meteorological Department said.