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Part of situation: Cyclone Arnab intensification and landfall preparations (2 clusters)

Cyclone Arnab forecast to make landfall on Andhra Pradesh coast

Cyclone Arnab Bay of Bengal Andhra Pradesh Odisha India Meteorological Department

A deep depression in the Bay of Bengal has intensified into Cyclonic Storm Arnab and is projected to become a very severe cyclonic storm by October 28. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts that the system will make landfall along the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam during the forenoon of October 28. At landfall, maximum sustained winds are expected to reach 115–125 kmph, with gusts up to 140 kmph.

Authorities in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha have been placed on high alert. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to maintain 24/7 vigilance, set up district-level control rooms, and prepare for potential evacuations. In Odisha, the government has ordered the closure of schools, colleges, and Anganwadi centres in Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Koraput, and Malkangiri for October 28 and 29. Eight NDRF teams have been deployed across Odisha to manage emergencies.

Maritime warnings have been issued, with fishermen advised to remain ashore. While Sri Lanka is not expected to face a direct impact, the associated wind flow is forecast to increase rainfall across the island. Additionally, the storm's influence is expected to bring heavy rainfall to parts of Bihar and other northern Indian states.

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Andhra Pradesh · Bay of Bengal · Cyclone Arnab · India Meteorological Department · Mohan Charan Majhi · N Chandrababu Naidu · N. Chandrababu Naidu · National Disaster Response Force · Odisha · Sri Lanka · Tamil Nadu · West Bengal

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Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Predicted Over Bay of Bengal, DDM Advises General Public to Remain Alert [andamanchronicle.net]
Cyclone Arnab Alert: Centre Prepares for 125 kmph Winds, Andhra Pradesh Landfall on October 28 | Dynamite News [www.dynamitenews.com]
Ινδία: Συναγερμός για τον κυκλώνα Άρναμπ και προετοιμασία απομάκρυνσης χιλιάδων ανθρώπων [dete.gr]
Deep depression over Bay intensifies, maritime ports put on alert [tob.news]
बंगाल की खाड़ी में अचानक कैसे बन गया 'अर्नब'; जानिए कब, कहां और कितनी तबाही ला सकता है ये चक्रवात How did 'Arnab' suddenly form in the Bay of Bengal? Find out when—and what kind of impact—this cyclone might bring. [upkiran.org]
सैटेलाइट से दिखा चक्रवात अर्नब का विकराल रूप, 140 kmph की रफ्तार से चल सकती हैं हवाएं [www.aajtak.in]
बंगाल की खाड़ी में चक्रवात का खतरा! ओडिशा में बंद होंगे स्कूल, 302 बचाव दल तैयार; तमिलनाडु-पुडुचेरी में बारिश का अलर्ट [dainiknavajyoti.com]
Cyclone Arnab: Deputy CM reviews power preparedness, to camp in Koraput [www.dinalipi.com]
Department of Meteorology's explanation regarding the impact of Cyclone ARNAB in the Bay of Bengal [english.gossiplankanews.com]
Cyclone Live Update : बंगाल की खाड़ी में चक्रवात का खतरा , भारी बारिश का अलर्ट [hindi.pardaphash.com]
Cyclone ‘Arnab’ likely to intensify into very severe cyclonic storm; Sri Lanka to see increased rainfall [www.lankaxpress.com]
बिहार में चक्रवाती तूफान 'अर्नब' का तांडव: मौसम विभाग का अलर्ट जारी [newsindialive.in]
Cyclone Arnab’s Changing Track Raises Odisha Concerns; 8 NDRF Teams Deployed [onlinemediacafe.com]
Andhra CM Naidu orders 24/7 vigilance as Cyclone Arnab approaches state [sahilonline.org]
चक्रवात 'अर्णब' का खतरा बढ़ा! 115-125 किमी की रफ्तार से टकराएगा तूफान, दिल्ली-यूपी समेत 15 राज्यों में बारिश का अलर्ट [hindi.webdunia.com]
Disaster Management Directorate Advises Public to Stay Alert as Depression over Bay of Bengal Likely to Intensify into Cyclonic Storm [andamansheekha.com]
IMD issues red alert for Andhra as deep depression intensifies into cyclonic storm [bhaskarlive.in]
Very severe cyclonic storm likely to cross Andhra coast on October 28, says IMD [bilkulonline.com]
Cyclone Arnab’s Changing Track Raises Odisha Concerns; 8 NDRF Teams Deployed - Business News Week [businessnewsweek.in]
Cyclone Arnab: Chandrababu Puts Andhra Pradesh on Alert [www.m9.news]
Cyclone Arnab: 5.7 Lakh People Identified as Vulnerable in Andhra Pradesh [munsifdaily.com]
Odisha Shuts Schools as Cyclone Threatens Andhra Coast, IMD Warns of 140 kmph Gusts [www.newsmobile.in]
State Government Fully Prepared for Cyclone mitigation | [odishabarta.com]
14 killed in lightning strikes in Tamil Nadu since onset of monsoon; tourists barred from hill station - tennews.in: National News Portal [tennews.in]
Odisha govt warns content creators against spreading unverified cyclone forecasts - Prameya News [www.prameyanews.com]
AP Cyclone: ఏపీకి తుఫాన్ ముప్పు.. భారీ వర్షాలు కురిసే ఛాన్స్! [vaartha.com]
चक्रवात 'अर्नब' का बंगाल पर सीधा असर नहीं, 27 से 30 अक्टूबर तक बारिश के आसार | ??????? '?????' ?? ????? ?? ???? ??? ????, 27 ?? 30 ??????? ?? ????? ?? ???? [www.bhaskarhindi.com]
Cyclone ‘Arnab’ Updates [www.chennaionline.com]
Cyclone Arnab: IMD issues red, orange alerts in Odisha; 225 fire teams deployed | Headlines [www.devdiscourse.com]
Andhra: Deep depression intensifies into Cyclone Arnab, likely to turn very severe by Oct 27 [www.dtnext.in]
IMD forecasts intense rain in Telangana from October 27 [www.en.etemaaddaily.com]
Deep depression over Bay of Bengal, may develop into cyclone tomorrow | Prothom Alo [en.prothomalo.com]
Kerala weather update: Orange alert withdrawn from 4 districts, check latest forecast [english.mathrubhumi.com]
Cyclone Arnav: Intense Weather Warnings for Andhra Pradesh & Odisha [www.esakal.com]
Cyclone Arnab Alert: बंगाल की खाड़ी में तेजी से बदल रहा मौसम, आंध्र-तेलंगाना में मूसलाधार बारिश की चेतावनी [hindi.asianetnews.com]
खतरनाक हुआ चक्रवात 'अर्नब', 125 KM की रफ्तार से हवा, कहां रेड अलर्ट? [hindi.news18.com]
बंगाल की खाड़ी में उठा चक्रवात 'अर्नब', IMD की आंध्र प्रदेश और ओडिशा के लिए चेतावनी [hindi.newsbytesapp.com]
Cyclone Alert : चक्रवात 'अर्नब' का खतरा, ओडिशा में NDRF की 17 टीमें तैनात, 5 जिलों में दो दिन स्कूल-कॉलेज बंद [hindi.webdunia.com]
Cyclone Arnab Threatens AP Coast, Telangana Rain Alert [indtoday.com]
Tourists prohibited from visiting Gopalpur and Sunapur beaches for next five days [kalingatv.com]
Bay of Bengal Cyclone Threat: How Sri Lanka Could Be Affected in Coming Days [www.lankanewspapers.com]
Deep depression causes increased rainfall: Heavy falls above 100 mm expected (Oct 26) - LNW Lanka News Web [lankanewsweb.net]
Chennai Latest News Today on October 26th, 2026: Cyclone Arnab, Heavy Rains & Water Levels Rise [www.latestly.com]
Cyclone Arnab | ఏపీ తీరానికి అర్నబ్ తుపాను ముప్పు.. తెలంగాణ సహా 9 రాష్ట్రాల్లో భారీ వర్షాలు! [www.ntnews.com]
Very severe cyclonic storm likely to cross Andhra coast on October 28, says IMD [www.mangalorean.com]
Rain, gusty winds likely in Bengal from October 27 [www.millenniumpost.in]
Cyclone Alert: Andhra Pradesh, Odisha On Watch As Storm Nears Bay Of Bengal Coast [news.abplive.com]
Cyclone Arnab: Andhra Pradesh prepares to evacuate 5.7 lakh people ahead of landfall [www.news9live.com]
IMD Issues Red and Orange Alerts for Odisha as Cyclone Arnab Intensifies [newsable.asianetnews.com]
IMD warns of heavy rainfall in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha [www.newsbytesapp.com]
Cyclone Arnab to cross coast between Bapatla, Vizag on Oct 28; Andhra, Telangana to receive rains [newsmeter.in]
CM Vijay inspects Chembarambakkam Lake amid northeast monsoon - News Today | First with the news [newstodaynet.com]
Cyclone Arnab: Odisha Govt Warns Against False, Misleading & Speculative Forecasts And Warnings [odishabytes.com]
Odisha bans fishing, tourist entry to hills, waterfalls in six districts ahead of cyclone [www.orissapost.com]
IMD Warns Cyclone Arnab to Intensify into Very Severe Storm; Odisha on High Alert [pragativadi.com]
Cyclone Arnab to turn very severe by Oct 27, AP issues advisory [www.siasat.com]
Ειδήσεις Κύπρος [www.sigmalive.com]
IMD issues red alert for Andhra as deep depression intensifies into cyclonic storm [www.socialnews.xyz]
Cyclone Arnab to Hit Andhra Coast on October 28; Odisha Gears Up for Rescue Operations [openthemagazine.com]
Low-pressure system over Bay of Bengal likely to cross Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts [theindianawaaz.com]
Chennai reservoirs record significant boost in storage after nine days of rain [theshillongtimes.com]
Cyclone Alert: Severe Storm Brewing in Bay of Bengal [udaipurkiran.com]
Tamil Nadu Reports 14 Lightning Deaths Since Northeast Monsoon Began; Tourists Barred from Hill Stations [yespunjab.com]
AP CM Directs Holidays for Schools Wherever Necessary Amid Heavy Rain Alert [www.deccanchronicle.com]
Cyclone Arnab nears Andhra coast, IMD issues alert for Odisha, Kerala; details inside [www.dnaindia.com]
Cyclone Arnab: Odisha Braces for Mass Evacuations Amid Severe Storm Warning [www.downtoearth.org.in]
‘Cyclone Arnab’ to cross AP coast on Oct 28; three rain-related deaths in TN [www.newindianexpress.com]
Cyclone Arnab Alert: These Odisha, Andhra Pradesh Districts Are On Flood, Landslide Watch [www.news18.com]