Cyclone Arnab: Rain Alert for 12 States

Cyclone Arnab: Rain Alert for 12 States

CNB WORLD TIMES

Severe Cyclone Arnab is gradually weakening over coastal Andhra Pradesh and adjoining areas, but heavy rainfall and strong winds remain a major concern across several Indian states. According to the latest weather bulletin issued on October 28, 2026, the storm was centred near latitude 16.8°N and longitude 81.8°E at 2:30 PM IST, close to Narsapur, Yanam and Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh.

The cyclone is expected to move north-northwestwards and weaken into a cyclonic storm by the evening of October 28, followed by a deep depression by night. However, its impact is likely to continue, bringing heavy to extremely heavy rainfall to several regions.

States Under Weather Alert

Andhra Pradesh is expected to receive heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, with isolated areas facing extremely heavy downpours on October 28. Odisha is also on alert, with heavy to extremely heavy rainfall forecast in southern and northern districts.

Heavy rainfall warnings have also been issued for parts of Telangana, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar, West Bengal, Sikkim, Vidarbha, East Madhya Pradesh and East Uttar Pradesh over October 28–31.

Strong winds remain a serious threat along the Andhra Pradesh coast, where gusts may reach 130 kmph before gradually weakening. Squally weather is also expected along the coasts of Odisha, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. Parts of southern Odisha, southern Chhattisgarh and northeastern Telangana may experience strong winds through the night.

Authorities and residents in affected areas are advised to remain alert, follow official weather updates and avoid unnecessary travel during severe weather. Fishermen should stay away from rough sea conditions and follow official safety instructions.

The storm continues to be monitored by the Doppler Weather Radar at Machilipatnam.