Cyclone ‘Arnab’ hurtling towards Andhra Pradesh coast
Several southern Odisha districts started receiving rain as ‘Arnab’ hurtled towards the Andhra Pradesh coast on October 27 2026
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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