Arnab becomes ‘very severe cyclonic storm’, light showers begin in north Andhra
The system may continue to move west-northwestwards till October 27 evening, and thereafter the system may cross the coast, close to Yanam, by October 28, 2026 forenoon.
Cyclone "Arnab" is on a direct trajectory towards the coast of Andhra Pradesh, according to the India Meteorological Department. The storm, classified as very severe, has the potential to reach maximum wind speeds of 115-125 kmph, with gusts reaching up to 140 kmph. The storm is currently centered 300 km southeast of Vishakhapatnam, Odisha, and is expected to move northwestwards, crossing the coasts of Andhra Pradesh and Yanam.
Several southern districts of Odisha have already begun receiving rain from the approaching cyclone. APEPDCL, the Eastern Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh, has mobilized 4,056 personnel in preparation for restoration work in the aftermath of Cyclone Arnab.
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