Cyclone Arnab weakens following Andhra Pradesh landfall

Cyclone Arnab crossed the Andhra Pradesh coastline and rapidly lost intensity in the hours following its landfall. The cyclone, which had posed a significant threat to coastal communities across the Bay of Bengal region, weakened to a depression as it moved inland from the Andhra Pradesh coast.

Authorities in Andhra Pradesh reported no loss of life or major damage in the immediate aftermath of the cyclone's passage through the state. Emergency response teams had been positioned ahead of the storm's arrival to ensure public safety and coordinate evacuation efforts where necessary.

Meteorological departments across South Asia had been closely monitoring Cyclone Arnab's trajectory and intensity. The storm system's rapid weakening after landfall followed typical patterns for tropical cyclones moving over land, where they lose access to warm ocean waters that fuel their development.

Residents across affected coastal areas have begun assessing conditions in their communities. Authorities have advised residents to exercise caution as rainfall and wind speeds may remain elevated in some regions during the immediate post-storm period.

Image: Cyclonic Storm Arnab over the Bay of Bengal, 26 October 2026. VIIRS imagery from NOAA's NOAA-20 satellite, NASA EOSDIS Worldview, via Wikimedia Commons (public domain).