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Cyclone Arnab intensification and landfall preparations

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A low-pressure system initially identified Cyclone Arnab has intensified into a very severe cyclonic storm in the southeastern Bay of Bengal on October 13 was expected to bring light to moderate rain and gusty winds to parts of Bangladesh. By late October, the system intensified significantly. The system, now identified as Cyclone Arnab, Bengal. It is forecast to reach very severe cyclonic storm status before making make landfall on along the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts coasts, specifically between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam Visakhapatnam, on the morning of October 28. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts maximum sustained winds of 115–125 kmph, with gusts potentially reaching up to 140 kmph. As the storm approaches, sea waves are expected to rise as high as 14 meters, with storm surges of 1 to 1.5 meters potentially impacting low-lying coastal areas in East Godavari, Kakinada, and Yanam. In response, authorities in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha have intensified initiated extensive emergency preparations. In Odisha, educational institutions Andhra Pradesh, officials have closed beaches, activated 24-hour control rooms, and prohibited sea fishing. Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is expected in Ganjam, Gajapati, districts such as Kakinada, East Godavari, and Visakhapatnam. In Odisha, red alerts have been issued for southern districts including Rayagada, Malkangiri, Koraput, and Nabarangpur will close on October 28 Ganjam, Gajapati, and 29. Precautionary Koraput. Specific measures include prohibiting sea fishing, restricting access the planned relocation of over 3,000 pregnant women to hills and dams, safer locations and relocating residents from low-lying areas to shelters. the closure of educational institutions through October 29. Disaster response teams from remains high, with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), along with personnel from (NDRF) and state teams deployed, while the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Indian Coast Guard, have been deployed or placed Guard are on standby. The storm is also expected to storm's impact Indian Railways, national highways, and flights. Alerts have been issued for Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Telangana, Chhattisgarh, and Puducherry, with warnings of heavy rainfall for eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. While the cyclone is expected has already led to hit India, the cancellation of 53 train services. Additionally, the Sri Lankan Department of Meteorology has issued red alerts for its fishing and naval communities. In response to the approaching cyclone, South Coast Railway has announced the cancellation, short termination, or short origination of 61 trains communities due to ensure passenger safety. rough sea conditions and increased rainfall.

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  1. 2026-10-27 03:02 UTC Cyclone Arnab intensification and landfall preparations
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  16. 2026-10-24 20:21 UTC Bay of Bengal weather system intensification

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