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Cyclone Arnab set to batter eastern coast; multiple states on alert
Cyclone Arnab is expected to make landfall in Andhra Pradesh on October 28, with the Indian Meteorological Department warning of severe weather impacts across multiple eastern and southern states. Heavy rainfall and strong winds are anticipated across the region.
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The India Meteorological Department has issued alerts for several states as Cyclone Arnab approaches the eastern seaboard. Andhra Pradesh faces the most immediate threat, with the cyclone expected to make landfall on October 28, 2026, bringing heavy precipitation and gusty winds to coastal and inland districts.
Beyond Andhra Pradesh, neighboring Odisha is also bracing for significant weather disruptions, while southern states including Tamil Nadu and the Union Territory of Puducherry have been placed on alert. Kerala and West Bengal may also experience adverse weather conditions as the system moves across the region.
State authorities and disaster management agencies across the affected areas have been advised to remain vigilant and implement precautionary measures. The IMD is expected to issue regular updates on the cyclone's trajectory and intensity as it approaches the coast. Residents in vulnerable zones have been advised to stay updated with official weather alerts and follow guidance from local administration.
Photo: The India Meteorological Department office sign in Pune, October 2012. Universalashic via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0).