Cyclone Arnab to weaken into depression on October 29, says IMD | LIVE updates
At least 17 districts of southern Odisha affected by heavy rainfall due to cyclonic storm Arnab; Andhra Pradesh records five deaths as CM Naidu announces relief measures
Cyclone Arnab has weakened into a deep depression and is expected to further weaken into a depression on October 29, 2026, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). At least 17 districts in southern Odisha have been affected by heavy rainfall from the storm, which crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast earlier on October 28, 2026.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced a relief and compensation package for affected families, farmers, fishermen, and businesses. In Andhra Pradesh, five people died, prompting Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu to seek the Centre’s assistance. Heavy rainfall in Andhra Pradesh’s districts led to increased inflows into major rivers, causing rivers like Vamsadhara, Nagavali, Mahindra Tanaya, and Bahuda to swell.
Cyclone Arnab’s landfall in Andhra Pradesh triggered memories of the 2014 Hudhud cyclone, prompting comparisons to the destruction caused by that storm.
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Also reported by 2 other outlets
- 3 dead after cyclone Arnab hits south India qatar-tribune.com
- Cyclone Arnab weakens to deep depression; triggers rains in south Odisha districts hindustantimes.com
