<p>Days after Cyclone Arnab wreaked havoc in Andhra Pradesh, the state is preparing for another cyclone. Murasu, which formed over the Bay of Bengal, is moving towards the coast and is expected to strengthen into a Severe Cyclonic Storm by Monday morning, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Sunday (Nov 1).</p><p>The storm has already prompted a weather alert for Andhra Pradesh and adjoining north Tamil Nadu, with heavy rainfall expected across several districts. The state disaster management authority has also warned fishermen to stay away from the sea.</p><h2><strong>When and where will Cyclone Murasu make landfall?</strong></h2><p>Cyclone Murasu is expected to make landfall between Nellore and Narsapuram on the Andhra Pradesh coast around midnight on November 2, or in the early hours of November 3, the IMD said.</p><p>The storm is likely to strengthen into a Severe Cyclonic Storm before reaching the coast, bringing winds of 100-110 kmph and gusts of up to 120 kmph.</p><p>In its latest update on Sunday (Nov 1) evening, the Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) said Murasu had moved at 27 kmph over the previous six hours. The storm was then centred around 480 km from Chennai, 550 km from Nellore and 560 km from Machilipatnam.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/andhra-school-horror-man-attacks-class-10-girl-with-chainsaw-injures-another-1793446333446"><strong>Andhra school horror: Man attacks Class 10 girl with chainsaw, injures another</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Heavy rainfall alert across several Andhra Pradesh districts</strong></h2><p>The IMD has warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall across South Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema over the next three days. Some places are likely to receive extremely heavy rain on Monday as Cyclone Murasu moves closer to the coast.</p><p>The warning covers Krishna, Guntur, Bapatla, Prakasam, Markapuram and Nellore districts. Heavy rainfall is also expected in Eluru, East Godavari, West Godavari, NTR, Palnadu, Tirupati and Chittoor. Other districts on the alert include Alluri Sitharama Raju, Polavaram, Kakinada, Konaseema, Nandyal, YSR Kadapa and Annamayya.</p><h2><strong>Disaster response teams deployed</strong></h2><p>Fishermen have been strictly advised against venturing into the sea. Six NDRF and seven SDRF teams have been positioned in the state to carry out rescue and relief operations if required.</p><p>The latest warning comes barely days after Cyclone Arnab hit the Andhra Pradesh coast near Odalarevu on October 29. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu had put the preliminary damage caused by the storm at ₹4,600 crore. With Murasu now approaching, the state faces another spell of severe weather while dealing with the losses left by Arnab.</p>

Days after Cyclone Arnab, Cyclone Murasu is heading towards Andhra Pradesh, with landfall expected between Nellore and Narsapuram on November 2-3, bringing strong winds and heavy rain.

Days after Cyclone Arnab wreaked havoc in Andhra Pradesh, the state is preparing for another cyclone. Murasu, which formed over the Bay of Bengal, is moving towards the coast and is expected to strengthen into a Severe Cyclonic Storm by Monday morning, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Sunday (Nov 1). The storm has already prompted a weather alert for Andhra Pradesh and adjoining north Tamil Nadu, with heavy rainfall expected across several districts. The state disaster management authority has also warned fishermen to stay away from the sea. When and where will Cyclone Murasu make landfall? Cyclone Murasu is expected to make landfall between Nellore and Narsapuram on the Andhra Pradesh coast around midnight on November 2, or in the early hours of November 3, the IMD said. The storm is likely to strengthen into a Severe Cyclonic Storm before reaching the coast, bringing winds of 100-110 kmph and gusts of up to 120 kmph. In its latest update on Sunday (Nov 1) evening, the Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) said Murasu had moved at 27 kmph over the previous six hours. The storm was then centred around 480 km from Chennai, 550 km from Nellore and 560 km from Machilipatnam. Also read | Andhra school horror: Man attacks Class 10 girl with chainsaw, injures another Heavy rainfall alert across several Andhra Pradesh districts The IMD has warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall across South Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema over the next three days. Some places are likely to receive extremely heavy rain on Monday as Cyclone Murasu moves closer to the coast. The warning covers Krishna, Guntur, Bapatla, Prakasam, Markapuram and Nellore districts. Heavy rainfall is also expected in Eluru, East Godavari, West Godavari, NTR, Palnadu, Tirupati and Chittoor. Other districts on the alert include Alluri Sitharama Raju, Polavaram, Kakinada, Konaseema, Nandyal, YSR Kadapa and Annamayya. Disaster response teams deployed Fishermen have been strictly advised against venturing into the sea. Six NDRF and seven SDRF teams have been positioned in the state to carry out rescue and relief operations if required. The latest warning comes barely days after Cyclone Arnab hit the Andhra Pradesh coast near Odalarevu on October 29. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu had put the preliminary damage caused by the storm at ₹4,600 crore. With Murasu now approaching, the state faces another spell of severe weather while dealing with the losses left by Arnab.

<p>Days after Cyclone Arnab, Cyclone Murasu is heading towards Andhra Pradesh, with landfall expected between Nellore and Narsapuram on November 2-3, bringing strong winds and heavy rain.</p>

Andhra Pradesh braces for another cyclone as Murasu intensifies over Bay of Bengal – When will it make landfall?

<p>Cyclone Arnab barreled down on Odisha and Andhra Pradesh this week, bringing heavy rains and damaging winds. Amid the severe storm, the flag on top of the Jagannath Temple in Puri got entangled and knotted. A video shows three temple servitors on top of the temple at a height of 214 feet as heavy rain slams the place. They ascended the temple to untie the knot and change the flag, which some people also started calling "zero knot". Wind speeds reached a maximum sustained speed of 125-135 kmph, with gusts topping 150 kmph.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The three temple workers can be seen circumambulating the spire, holding three flames that did not extinguish even in the heavy rain. The flag on top of Jagannath Temple is changed every day, and the "sevayukts" fulfilled the task even amid the storm. The video shows them on top at nighttime with rain lashing the temple.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The temple also confirmed that servitors carried out all daily core rituals and offerings during the storm, including changing the flag on the 214-foot spire. Heavy waterlogging was reported around the temple, but none of the services was suspended.</p><h2><strong>Devotees call “zero knot” a miracle</strong></h2><p>Meanwhile, netizens are calling the "zero knot" a sign of protection for Odisha amid the cyclonic storm. The flag, known as the Patitapabana Bana, typically flies in the opposite direction of the wind. But amid the storm, it got tangled around the top, which some people called a miracle and a sign that the Lord was protecting Odisha.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Cyclone Arnab made landfall near the Andhra Pradesh coast early on Wednesday (October 28). Five people were killed in Vizag, Anakapalle, Kakinada, Konaseema and West Godavari.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Arnab made landfall as a "very severe" cyclonic storm, the third-highest category on the Indian Meteorological Department's scale. It has now weakened into a tropical depression with sustained wind speeds of around 46 km/hr, with gusts up to 53 km/hr.&nbsp;</p>

A video shows Lord Jagannath Temple servitors on top of the 214-foot-high spire, which they had climbed to change the flag as part of the daily rituals. The video shows heavy rains from Cyclone Arnab lashing the temple as the servitors circumambulate the temple.

Cyclone Arnab barreled down on Odisha and Andhra Pradesh this week, bringing heavy rains and damaging winds. Amid the severe storm, the flag on top of the Jagannath Temple in Puri got entangled and knotted. A video shows three temple servitors on top of the temple at a height of 214 feet as heavy rain slams the place. They ascended the temple to untie the knot and change the flag, which some people also started calling "zero knot". Wind speeds reached a maximum sustained speed of 125-135 kmph, with gusts topping 150 kmph. The three temple workers can be seen circumambulating the spire, holding three flames that did not extinguish even in the heavy rain. The flag on top of Jagannath Temple is changed every day, and the "sevayukts" fulfilled the task even amid the storm. The video shows them on top at nighttime with rain lashing the temple.

<p>A video shows Lord Jagannath Temple servitors on top of the 214-foot-high spire, which they had climbed to change the flag as part of the daily rituals. The video shows heavy rains from Cyclone Arnab lashing the temple as the servitors circumambulate the temple.</p>

214ft-high Lord Jagannath Temple flag changed amid heavy rain from Cyclone Arnab - Watch

<p>Nearly 300 villages in Odisha’s Ganjam district have been cut off by floods triggered by heavy rainfall linked to Cyclone Arnab, prompting the state government to prepare an air evacuation as road and rail connectivity remains disrupted. Chief Secretary Anu Garg said on Thursday (Oct 29) that the state was coordinating with the Union Home Ministry to rescue people trapped in flooded areas. The Indian Coast Guard is expected to provide a helicopter, with 120 people to be airlifted in the first phase.</p><h2><strong>Rescue operations face weather hurdles</strong></h2><p>Odisha has deployed 54 rescue teams across the affected region, including three National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) units, 27 Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) teams and 24 Fire Service teams.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/viral-video-what-s-the-reason-behind-chhattisgarh-sky-turning-fiery-red-1793269928568"><strong>Viral video: What's the reason behind Chhattisgarh sky turning fiery red?</strong></a></p><p>However, persistent rain and low cloud cover could delay helicopter operations. Flooded rivers have also made boat-based rescues difficult.</p><p>“We are optimistic that rains will ease, allowing our rescue teams to reach the affected people,” Garg said, adding that an additional ODRAF team had been sent to Ganjam.</p><p>The scale of the rainfall has compounded the crisis. Patrapur recorded 546 mm of rain by Thursday morning, while Sanakhemundi received 388 mm and Sorada recorded 375 mm, according to the State Relief Commissioner's office.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Severe flooding in Ganjam due to Cyclone Arnab. https://t.co/92VT7bAGOJ</p>&mdash; Odisha Weatherman (@OdishaWeather7) <a href="https://x.com/OdishaWeather7/status/2115670115744452883?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 29, 2026</a></blockquote>
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<h2><strong>Rivers swell, infrastructure damaged</strong></h2><p>Sorada is among the worst-hit areas, with the overflowing Rushikulya River inundating nearby settlements. At Purushottampur, the river was flowing at 19 metres, above its danger level of 16.8 metres. Officials warned that the water could rise further.</p><p>Garg said around 42,500 people in Ganjam and 20,000 in neighbouring Gajapati district had been affected.</p><p>The downpour has also triggered landslides in Ganjam, Gajapati and Kandhamal. In Gajapati, nearly 300 metres of National Highway 326 has been washed away in Mohana block, disrupting connectivity.</p><p>Rail services in Andhra Pradesh’s Srikakulam district have also been halted after a railway bridge was submerged. Authorities are exploring road evacuation for stranded passengers, with temporary accommodation planned if travel remains impossible.</p><p><strong>Watch | Cyclone Arnab unleashes destruction, India's mass evacuation drive prevents a tragedy</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/cyclone-arnab-unleashes-destruction-india-s-mass-evacuation-drive-prevents-a-tragedy-1793208943935/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/cyclone-arnab-unleashes-destruction-india-s-mass-evacuation-drive-prevents-a-tragedy-1793208943935/embed</a></p><h2><strong>Centre assures assistance</strong></h2><p>Union Home Minister Amit Shah has assured Odisha of all possible assistance. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said the Centre’s support would help protect lives and speed up relief and restoration work as the state continues to battle the floods.</p><p>“He assured us of all possible assistance to Odisha in the wake of the cyclone. The support and cooperation of the Government of India will further strengthen our efforts to protect lives, support affected families and expedite relief, rehabilitation and restoration across the state,” Majhi said in a post on X.</p>

Floods triggered by Cyclone Arnab have marooned around 300 villages in Odisha’s Ganjam district, affecting over 62,000 people across Ganjam and Gajapati. The state plans to airlift stranded residents as heavy rain disrupts road and rail connectivity.

Nearly 300 villages in Odisha’s Ganjam district have been cut off by floods triggered by heavy rainfall linked to Cyclone Arnab, prompting the state government to prepare an air evacuation as road and rail connectivity remains disrupted. Chief Secretary Anu Garg said on Thursday (Oct 29) that the state was coordinating with the Union Home Ministry to rescue people trapped in flooded areas. The Indian Coast Guard is expected to provide a helicopter, with 120 people to be airlifted in the first phase. Rescue operations face weather hurdles Odisha has deployed 54 rescue teams across the affected region, including three National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) units, 27 Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) teams and 24 Fire Service teams. Also read | Viral video: What's the reason behind Chhattisgarh sky turning fiery red? However, persistent rain and low cloud cover could delay helicopter operations. Flooded rivers have also made boat-based rescues difficult. “We are optimistic that rains will ease, allowing our rescue teams to reach the affected people,” Garg said, adding that an additional ODRAF team had been sent to Ganjam. The scale of the rainfall has compounded the crisis. Patrapur recorded 546 mm of rain by Thursday morning, while Sanakhemundi received 388 mm and Sorada recorded 375 mm, according to the State Relief Commissioner's office.

<p>Floods triggered by Cyclone Arnab have marooned around 300 villages in Odisha’s Ganjam district, affecting over 62,000 people across Ganjam and Gajapati. The state plans to airlift stranded residents as heavy rain disrupts road and rail connectivity.</p>

Cyclone Arnab triggers floods in Odisha: 300 villages marooned, stranded people to be airlifted

<p>After chairing a Cabinet meeting through a hybrid mode on Thursday (Oct 29th) morning, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu will be visiting cyclone-hit regions in the Dr B. R. Ambedkar Konaseema District later in the day. Naidu is visiting the region after he wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday, seeking Central assistance for cyclone damage, citing the 70,000 hectares of cultivated land that has been inundated by the intense rainfall that pounded the region. The chief minister expressed deep condolences to the families of those who lost their lives due to the cyclone. He said two people died in Visakhapatnam after being struck by an electric pole and a falling tree, while one person each died in Anakapalli and Bhimavaram.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/cyclone-arnab-makes-landfall-on-andhra-coast-storm-surge-alert-in-place-1793154844614"><strong>Cyclone Arnab makes landfall on Andhra coast; storm surge alert in place</strong></a></p><p>Around noon, Chief Minister Naidu is expected to arrive at the Cheyyeru village in Katrenikona Mandal, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Konaseema District, where he will interact with farmers and address their concerns. Visakhapatnam, Konaseema, Kakinada, East Godavari, West Godavari, Eluru and Krishna are among the cyclone-affected districts.</p><p>While briefing Indian Home Minister Amit Shah, CM Naidu had explained that horticultural crops spread over 10,500 hectares have also been affected, besides damage to houses, roads and electricity poles. He also elaborated on the extensive precautionary measures taken by the State Government to minimise loss of life and property.</p><p>Further, he stated that preliminary damage assessment reports are being sent to the Central Government and requested the deployment of Central teams to assess cyclone-related losses. CM Naidu requested Union Home Minister Amit Shah to extend necessary assistance from the Central Government to support relief, rehabilitation and restoration efforts in the cyclone-affected areas.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/cyclone-arnab-intensifies-into-very-severe-cyclonic-storm-red-alert-in-andhra-pradesh-1793072373056"><strong>Cyclone Arnab intensifies into very severe cyclonic storm, red alert in Andhra</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p>On the ongoing restoration efforts, CM Naidu said that special attention was given to ensure uninterrupted drinking water supplies and sanitation in affected areas. The Chief Minister announced the following relief measures: 25 kg of rice for families whose houses were inundated; 50 kg of rice, along with one kilogram each of onions, cooking oil and red gram dal for weavers and fishermen. Families of deceased persons will be given a compensation of<br>Rs.5 lakh each, while flood victims would be given Rs.1,000.</p>

Cyclone-driven rain has inundated thousands of hectares across Andhra Pradesh, damaged crops and infrastructure and claimed four lives. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu will visit the worst-hit areas as the state seeks Central assistance for relief and restoration.

After chairing a Cabinet meeting through a hybrid mode on Thursday (Oct 29th) morning, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu will be visiting cyclone-hit regions in the Dr B. R. Ambedkar Konaseema District later in the day. Naidu is visiting the region after he wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday, seeking Central assistance for cyclone damage, citing the 70,000 hectares of cultivated land that has been inundated by the intense rainfall that pounded the region. The chief minister expressed deep condolences to the families of those who lost their lives due to the cyclone. He said two people died in Visakhapatnam after being struck by an electric pole and a falling tree, while one person each died in Anakapalli and Bhimavaram. Also read | Cyclone Arnab makes landfall on Andhra coast; storm surge alert in place Around noon, Chief Minister Naidu is expected to arrive at the Cheyyeru village in Katrenikona Mandal, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Konaseema District, where he will interact with farmers and address their concerns. Visakhapatnam, Konaseema, Kakinada, East Godavari, West Godavari, Eluru and Krishna are among the cyclone-affected districts. While briefing Indian Home Minister Amit Shah, CM Naidu had explained that horticultural crops spread over 10,500 hectares have also been affected, besides damage to houses, roads and electricity poles. He also elaborated on the extensive precautionary measures taken by the State Government to minimise loss of life and property. Further, he stated that preliminary damage assessment reports are being sent to the Central Government and requested the deployment of Central teams to assess cyclone-related losses. CM Naidu requested Union Home Minister Amit Shah to extend necessary assistance from the Central Government to support relief, rehabilitation and restoration efforts in the cyclone-affected areas. Also read | Cyclone Arnab intensifies into very severe cyclonic storm, red alert in Andhra On the ongoing restoration efforts, CM Naidu said that special attention was given to ensure uninterrupted drinking water supplies and sanitation in affected areas. The Chief Minister announced the following relief measures: 25 kg of rice for families whose houses were inundated; 50 kg of rice, along with one kilogram each of onions, cooking oil and red gram dal for weavers and fishermen. Families of deceased persons will be given a compensation of Rs.5 lakh each, while flood victims would be given Rs.1,000.

<p>Cyclone-driven rain has inundated thousands of hectares across Andhra Pradesh, damaged crops and infrastructure and claimed four lives. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu will visit the worst-hit areas as the state seeks Central assistance for relief and restoration.</p>

Cyclone Arnab: 70,000 hectares of crops flooded in Andhra; CM Naidu to meet farmers

Cyclone Arnab has unleashed destruction across parts of India, bringing severe weather, damage and serious concerns for communities in its path. Authorities launched a mass evacuation drive to move people away from vulnerable areas, with preparedness and emergency response efforts playing a crucial role in protecting lives.


Cyclone Arnab unleashes destruction, India's mass evacuation drive prevents a tragedy

Cyclone Arnab is intensifying, putting authorities along Andhra Pradesh's coast on alert as the region prepares for potential severe weather. Officials are monitoring the cyclone's movement and assessing possible risks from strong winds, heavy rainfall and rough sea conditions.


Cyclone Arnab: Andhra coast on alert as Cyclone Arnab intensifies

Cyclone Arnab has brought heavy rainfall to Odisha, West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. The downpour has raised concerns over waterlogging and disruptions across affected areas. Authorities are monitoring the situation as weather conditions remain a concern.


Cyclone Arnab: Severe cyclonic storm triggers weather alert across Andhra Pradesh 

<p>Cyclone Arnab began its landfall process early Wednesday (Oct 27) along the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts, bringing torrential downpours to the region, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.</p><p>The cyclone, as per an IMD alert issued at 0130 hours, maintained a core intensity of 125 to 135 kmph, gusting up to 150 kmph. Having moved northwestwards at 3 kmph over the past three hours, the storm is expected to move slowly northwestwards initially before tracking north-northwestwards. "Landfall process will continue for the next 3 hours," the IMD said in its bulletin.</p><p>The landfall point is specified between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam, to the south of Yanam. Surface winds over the landfall area are expected to hold at 125 to 135 kmph, gusting to 150 kmph during the next three hours, before gradually decreasing, the weather department said.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/cyclone-arnab-landfall-likely-between-2-am-and-4-am-in-andhra-pradesh-on-wednesday-flights-cancelled-thousands-evacuated-1793118918236"><strong>Cyclone Arnab: Landfall likely between 2-4 am in Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Storm surge and rainfall</strong></h2><p>The IMD has issued a major inundation alert, stating that a storm surge of 1.5 to 2.5 metres above astronomical tide is very likely to submerge low-lying areas of Andhra Pradesh, with the maximum peak surge expected near Kakinada and Yanam in the Puducherry Union Territory.</p><p>Extreme heavy rainfall exceeding 200 mm was recorded across several locations in Anakapalli and Visakhapatnam districts between 0830 hrs on October 27 and 0300 hrs on October 28.</p><h2><strong>Damage reports</strong></h2><p>In the wake of the landfall, multiple trees were uprooted, and power lines snapped across various locations in Andhra Pradesh's Kakinada. Heavy rain accompanied by gusty winds also uprooted trees, blocking Beach Road and Seethammadhara in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam.</p><p>Heavy rain and gusty winds lashed several parts of West Bengal as an impact of Cyclone Arnab.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/cyclone-arnab-intensifies-into-very-severe-cyclonic-storm-red-alert-in-andhra-pradesh-1793072373056"><strong>Cyclone Arnab intensifies into very severe cyclonic storm, red alert in Andhra</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Odisha warnings</strong></h2><p>In Odisha, the IMD has issued severe weather warnings, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places with extremely heavy rainfall at one or two locations over the districts of Gajapati, Ganjam, Rayagada, Koraput, Nawarangpur, and Malkangiri. These areas are also very likely to experience thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty surface winds reaching 60 to 80 kmph, gusting to 90 kmph.</p><p>Under an orange warning, heavy to very heavy rainfall has been predicted for Kalahandi, Kandhamala, Nuapada, Balangir, Bargarh, Puri, Khordha, Sonepur, Boudh, and Nayagarh, alongside thunderstorms and gusty winds reaching 40 to 50 kmph, gusting to 60 kmph.</p><p>Additionally, a yellow warning has been issued, forecasting heavy rainfall at one or two places across Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Deogarh, Mayurbhanj, Angul, Dhenkanal, Keonjhar, Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghapur, and Cuttack, accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty surface winds of 30 to 40 kmph, gusting to 50 kmph, effective from October 28 until 8:30 pm on October 29.&nbsp;</p>

Cyclone Arnab began its landfall process early Wednesday along the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts, with core winds of 125 to 135 kmph gusting to 150 kmph. The IMD said that a storm surge of 1.5 to 2.5 metres is likely to submerge low-lying areas.

Cyclone Arnab began its landfall process early Wednesday (Oct 27) along the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts, bringing torrential downpours to the region, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The cyclone, as per an IMD alert issued at 0130 hours, maintained a core intensity of 125 to 135 kmph, gusting up to 150 kmph. Having moved northwestwards at 3 kmph over the past three hours, the storm is expected to move slowly northwestwards initially before tracking north-northwestwards. "Landfall process will continue for the next 3 hours," the IMD said in its bulletin. The landfall point is specified between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam, to the south of Yanam. Surface winds over the landfall area are expected to hold at 125 to 135 kmph, gusting to 150 kmph during the next three hours, before gradually decreasing, the weather department said. Also read | Cyclone Arnab: Landfall likely between 2-4 am in Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday Storm surge and rainfall The IMD has issued a major inundation alert, stating that a storm surge of 1.5 to 2.5 metres above astronomical tide is very likely to submerge low-lying areas of Andhra Pradesh, with the maximum peak surge expected near Kakinada and Yanam in the Puducherry Union Territory. Extreme heavy rainfall exceeding 200 mm was recorded across several locations in Anakapalli and Visakhapatnam districts between 0830 hrs on October 27 and 0300 hrs on October 28. Damage reports In the wake of the landfall, multiple trees were uprooted, and power lines snapped across various locations in Andhra Pradesh's Kakinada. Heavy rain accompanied by gusty winds also uprooted trees, blocking Beach Road and Seethammadhara in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam. Heavy rain and gusty winds lashed several parts of West Bengal as an impact of Cyclone Arnab. Also read | Cyclone Arnab intensifies into very severe cyclonic storm, red alert in Andhra Odisha warnings In Odisha, the IMD has issued severe weather warnings, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places with extremely heavy rainfall at one or two locations over the districts of Gajapati, Ganjam, Rayagada, Koraput, Nawarangpur, and Malkangiri. These areas are also very likely to experience thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty surface winds reaching 60 to 80 kmph, gusting to 90 kmph. Under an orange warning, heavy to very heavy rainfall has been predicted for Kalahandi, Kandhamala, Nuapada, Balangir, Bargarh, Puri, Khordha, Sonepur, Boudh, and Nayagarh, alongside thunderstorms and gusty winds reaching 40 to 50 kmph, gusting to 60 kmph. Additionally, a yellow warning has been issued, forecasting heavy rainfall at one or two places across Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Deogarh, Mayurbhanj, Angul, Dhenkanal, Keonjhar, Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghapur, and Cuttack, accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty surface winds of 30 to 40 kmph, gusting to 50 kmph, effective from October 28 until 8:30 pm on October 29.

<p>Cyclone Arnab began its landfall process early Wednesday along the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts, with core winds of 125 to 135 kmph gusting to 150 kmph. The IMD said that a storm surge of 1.5 to 2.5 metres is likely to submerge low-lying areas.</p>

Cyclone Arnab makes landfall on Andhra coast; storm surge alert in place

<p><strong>Kathmandu:</strong> Nepal has suspended trekking activities in high-altitude and Himalayan regions from October 29 to 31, citing the risk of heavy snowfall, snowstorms and avalanches as Cyclone Arnab intensifies over the Bay of Bengal and is expected to affect the country.</p><p>The Department of Immigration issued a notice on Tuesday urging trekkers and tour operators to avoid mountain areas during the three-day period and advising those already in the mountains to remain in safe locations.</p><p>The department has also suspended the issuance of trekking permits for restricted areas in high-altitude and Himalayan regions during the period.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Trekkers who have already obtained permits to enter restricted areas have been asked to suspend their journeys to reduce the risk of weather-related accidents. Those already on the trail have been advised to seek shelter and remain in secure locations.</p><p>Trekking agencies, guides, trekkers and other stakeholders have been urged to follow the advisory.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/netanyahu-s-likud-party-asks-for-extending-voting-hours-amid-arab-turnout-surge-1793118332031"><strong>Netanyahu’s Likud party asks for extending voting hours amid Arab ‘turnout surge’</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The warning comes as Nepal's Himalayan trekking areas draw visitors from around the world. Heavy snowfall, snowstorms and avalanches can pose serious risks in remote mountain areas, where access to shelter, communication and emergency assistance can be limited.</p><p>Nepal has been placed on high alert from Thursday to Saturday as Cyclone Arnab intensifies over the Bay of Bengal with heavy rain, thunderstorms, strong winds and snowfall expected across several parts of the country.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) on Tuesday urged authorities and the public to take precautionary measures, warning that the cyclone is likely to make landfall in India on October 28 and its effects on Nepal are expected to begin on the night of Thursday, October 29.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The NDRRMA said Arnab is gaining strength and is likely to become a very severe cyclone.</p>

The warning comes as Nepal's Himalayan trekking areas draw visitors from around the world. Heavy snowfall, snowstorms and avalanches can pose serious risks in remote mountain areas, where access to shelter, communication and emergency assistance can be limited.

Kathmandu: Nepal has suspended trekking activities in high-altitude and Himalayan regions from October 29 to 31, citing the risk of heavy snowfall, snowstorms and avalanches as Cyclone Arnab intensifies over the Bay of Bengal and is expected to affect the country. The Department of Immigration issued a notice on Tuesday urging trekkers and tour operators to avoid mountain areas during the three-day period and advising those already in the mountains to remain in safe locations. The department has also suspended the issuance of trekking permits for restricted areas in high-altitude and Himalayan regions during the period. Trekkers who have already obtained permits to enter restricted areas have been asked to suspend their journeys to reduce the risk of weather-related accidents. Those already on the trail have been advised to seek shelter and remain in secure locations. Trekking agencies, guides, trekkers and other stakeholders have been urged to follow the advisory. Also Read: Netanyahu’s Likud party asks for extending voting hours amid Arab ‘turnout surge’ The warning comes as Nepal's Himalayan trekking areas draw visitors from around the world. Heavy snowfall, snowstorms and avalanches can pose serious risks in remote mountain areas, where access to shelter, communication and emergency assistance can be limited. Nepal has been placed on high alert from Thursday to Saturday as Cyclone Arnab intensifies over the Bay of Bengal with heavy rain, thunderstorms, strong winds and snowfall expected across several parts of the country. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) on Tuesday urged authorities and the public to take precautionary measures, warning that the cyclone is likely to make landfall in India on October 28 and its effects on Nepal are expected to begin on the night of Thursday, October 29. The NDRRMA said Arnab is gaining strength and is likely to become a very severe cyclone.

<p>The warning comes as Nepal's Himalayan trekking areas draw visitors from around the world. Heavy snowfall, snowstorms and avalanches can pose serious risks in remote mountain areas, where access to shelter, communication and emergency assistance can be limited.</p>

Nepal suspends high-altitude trekking over avalanche, snowfall risk

<p>Cyclonic storm Arnab continued to move towards the Andhra Pradesh coast, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to parts of the state. Authorities have ordered nearly 100,000 people to evacuate their homes in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha as preparations intensify ahead of the cyclone’s expected landfall in the early hours of Wednesday.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>According to the India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) latest bulletin issued late Tuesday, cyclonic storm “Arnab” was moving at 18 kmph over the west-central Bay of Bengal. It was located about 90 km southeast of Kakinada and 170 km south-southwest of Visakhapatnam.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The IMD said the storm’s outer spiral band had reached land and, due to its faster movement, landfall was expected between 2 am and 4 am on Wednesday, October 28. It is likely to cross the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam, with sustained winds of 125–135 kmph and gusts reaching 150 kmph.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The very severe cyclonic storm “Arnab” [Pronunciation :Ornab] overWestcentral Bay of Bengal moved west-northwestwardswith a speed of 18 kmph during past 6 hours, and lay centered at 1730 hrs ISTof today, the 27th October, 2026 over Westcentral Bay of Bengal off Andhra Pradesh coast, near latitude16.3°N and longitude 82.7°E, about 90 km southeast of Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh),170 km south-southwest of Vishakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), 170 km east-northeastof Machilipatnam (Andhra Pradesh), 240 km east-northeast of Bapatla (AndhraPradesh),  and 410 km southwest ofGopalpur (Odisha). It is very likely to continue to move nearly west-northwestwards during nextfew hours, then northwestwards and cross Andhra Pradesh &amp; Yanam coastsbetween Bapatla and Visakhapatnam, close to south of Yanam as a very severecyclonic storm with the maximum sustained wind speed of 125-135 kmph gusting to150 kmph during early hours of 28th October, 2026. Very severe cyclonic storm “Arnab” is interacting with the land surfaceand the outer spiral band has entered into the land. Due to faster movement,the landfall of cyclone is expected early. It is likely to make landfall duringearly hours (2-4 AM) of 28th October.</p>&mdash; India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) <a href="https://x.com/Indiametdept/status/2115110244137550156?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 27, 2026</a></blockquote>
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<h3>Heavy rain forecast, flights cancelled</h3><p>The IMD has warned of isolated extremely heavy rainfall in coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam and Odisha on October 27 and 28. Chhattisgarh is also likely to experience isolated extremely heavy rainfall on October 28.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The cyclone has disrupted air services in Andhra Pradesh, with airlines cancelling several flights at Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram near Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada International Airport on Tuesday.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Sixteen flights scheduled to depart from Bhogapuram on Tuesday were cancelled. Services to Delhi, Hyderabad, Kurnool, Tirupati, Bengaluru, Kolkata and Chennai were among those affected.</p><h3>NDRF deploys teams, evacuations underway</h3><p>Authorities have stepped up disaster response measures across the region. NDRF Deputy Inspector General Mohsen Shahedi said meetings had been held at the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and at the Cabinet Secretary level to plan the response and prevent casualties.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Considering this, we had meetings at the NDMA and at the level of the Cabinet Secretary to work out a strategy to counter this and ensure that there is a zero-casualty cyclone," Shahedi said.</p><p>He said 31 NDRF teams had been requisitioned and deployed across Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Telangana, Chhattisgarh and Yanam.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"In Andhra, we have 12 teams; in Odisha, we have 9 teams; in Chhattisgarh, we have 4 teams; in Telangana, we have 3 teams; and in Yanam, we have 2 teams," he said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In addition, 60 Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) teams have been mobilised in Odisha, while around 11 State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams have been deployed in Andhra Pradesh and other areas. SDRF teams have also been sent to Chhattisgarh.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Shahedi said evacuation plans were ready and people were being moved from areas at risk of flooding, particularly low-lying locations.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu ordered officials to "constantly monitor" the storm and take advance precautions, his office said in a statement on Monday.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Adequate shelters and evacuation arrangements have been made," the Cabinet Secretariat said.</p><p>Odisha has opened 1,735 cyclone shelters and restricted movement in areas prone to landslides.</p>

Cyclone Arnab is expected to make landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast between 2 am and 4 am on Wednesday, as Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Telangana and Chhattisgarh step up preparations.

Cyclonic storm Arnab continued to move towards the Andhra Pradesh coast, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to parts of the state. Authorities have ordered nearly 100,000 people to evacuate their homes in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha as preparations intensify ahead of the cyclone’s expected landfall in the early hours of Wednesday. According to the India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) latest bulletin issued late Tuesday, cyclonic storm “Arnab” was moving at 18 kmph over the west-central Bay of Bengal. It was located about 90 km southeast of Kakinada and 170 km south-southwest of Visakhapatnam. The IMD said the storm’s outer spiral band had reached land and, due to its faster movement, landfall was expected between 2 am and 4 am on Wednesday, October 28. It is likely to cross the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam, with sustained winds of 125–135 kmph and gusts reaching 150 kmph.

<p>Cyclone Arnab is expected to make landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast between 2 am and 4 am on Wednesday, as Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Telangana and Chhattisgarh step up preparations.</p>

Cyclone Arnab: Landfall likely between 2 am and 4 am in Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday, flights cancelled, thousands evacuated

<p>Cyclone Arnab is starting to bear down on parts of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. It is forecast to make landfall between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam in the early hours of October 28. Sustained wind speeds could reach 115 to 125 km/hr, and gusts are expected to touch 140 km/hr. Evacuations are being carried out, and disaster-response teams have been deployed.</p><p><br>Arnab (or Ornab), was the name put forward by Bangladesh. Today, storms are named using a systematic method across the world. &nbsp;World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) coordinate this practice. Countries contribute to the names list, which was last updated in 2020. It includes both male and female names.</p><h2><br><strong>Only female names for storms</strong></h2><p><br>However, there was a time when cyclones were named only after women. For 26 years after the process of naming storms was started by the US National Weather Service in 1953, storms only had female names. It wasn't until 47 years ago that storms started getting male names. Way before all this, during the Second World War, there was no process to give storms names. So the United States Army Air Corps and meteorologists in the Navy simply chose the names of their wives and girlfriends for hurricanes and cyclones.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/cyclone-arnab-intensifies-into-very-severe-cyclonic-storm-red-alert-in-andhra-pradesh-1793072373056"><strong>Cyclone Arnab intensifies into very severe cyclonic storm, red alert in Andhra Pradesh</strong></a></p><p><br>Meteorologist Clement Wragge is believed to be the one who started streamlining the process of naming cyclones in the 1980s. But he was also quite biased against women when it came to the naming process. He started with the Greek alphabet, and then characters from Greek and Roman mythology. Later, he started picking female names and names of politicians, mostly the ones he did not like.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>https://www.wionews.com/videos/cyclone-arnab-threatens-andhra-pradesh-and-odisha-1793005546606/embed</p><p><br>The method has since been refined. Six Regional Specialised Meteorological Centres (RSMC) and five regional Tropical Cyclone Warning Centres in the world monitor storms and weather disturbances. They name the cyclones and issue advisories. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) is one of them. In the North Indian Ocean basin, 13 countries have been given rights to name storms: India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Iran, Maldives, Myanmar, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, UAE and Yemen.</p><p><br>But they can't just pick a name on a whim, as they need to adhere to strict guidelines. The names cannot be politically or culturally motivated. They have to be non-offensive, simple and can only have eight letters.<br>&nbsp;</p>

How are storms named? Cyclone Arnab was proposed by Bangladesh under a system that is followed across the world. But there was a time when no one knew how to go about it, and so all storms ended up being named after women.

Cyclone Arnab is starting to bear down on parts of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. It is forecast to make landfall between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam in the early hours of October 28. Sustained wind speeds could reach 115 to 125 km/hr, and gusts are expected to touch 140 km/hr. Evacuations are being carried out, and disaster-response teams have been deployed. Arnab (or Ornab), was the name put forward by Bangladesh. Today, storms are named using a systematic method across the world. World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) coordinate this practice. Countries contribute to the names list, which was last updated in 2020. It includes both male and female names. Only female names for storms However, there was a time when cyclones were named only after women. For 26 years after the process of naming storms was started by the US National Weather Service in 1953, storms only had female names. It wasn't until 47 years ago that storms started getting male names. Way before all this, during the Second World War, there was no process to give storms names. So the United States Army Air Corps and meteorologists in the Navy simply chose the names of their wives and girlfriends for hurricanes and cyclones. Also Read: Cyclone Arnab intensifies into very severe cyclonic storm, red alert in Andhra Pradesh Meteorologist Clement Wragge is believed to be the one who started streamlining the process of naming cyclones in the 1980s. But he was also quite biased against women when it came to the naming process. He started with the Greek alphabet, and then characters from Greek and Roman mythology. Later, he started picking female names and names of politicians, mostly the ones he did not like. https://www.wionews.com/videos/cyclone-arnab-threatens-andhra-pradesh-and-odisha-1793005546606/embed The method has since been refined. Six Regional Specialised Meteorological Centres (RSMC) and five regional Tropical Cyclone Warning Centres in the world monitor storms and weather disturbances. They name the cyclones and issue advisories. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) is one of them. In the North Indian Ocean basin, 13 countries have been given rights to name storms: India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Iran, Maldives, Myanmar, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, UAE and Yemen. But they can't just pick a name on a whim, as they need to adhere to strict guidelines. The names cannot be politically or culturally motivated. They have to be non-offensive, simple and can only have eight letters.

<p>How are storms named? Cyclone Arnab was proposed by Bangladesh under a system that is followed across the world. But there was a time when no one knew how to go about it, and so all storms ended up being named after women.</p>

Meteorologists didn't know how to name cyclones. So they relied on their wives and girlfriends

<p><strong>Kathmandu:</strong> Nepal has been placed on high alert from Thursday to Saturday as Cyclone Arnab intensifies over the Bay of Bengal with heavy rain, thunderstorms, strong winds and snowfall expected across several parts of the country.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) on Tuesday urged authorities and the public to take precautionary measures, warning that the cyclone is likely to make landfall in India on October 28 and its effects on Nepal are expected to begin on the night of Thursday, October 29.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The NDRRMA said Cyclone Arnab is gaining strength and is likely to become a very severe cyclone.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Koshi, Bagmati, Madhes, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces are expected to be particularly affected on Friday and Saturday, with moderate rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds likely in many places. Heavy rainfall is possible in a few locations.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Karnali and Sudurpashchim provinces are also expected to receive moderate rain accompanied by thunder, lightning and wind in some places with heavy rainfall possible at one or two locations.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The high hill and Himalayan areas in the affected provinces face a risk of heavy snowfall, snowstorms and avalanches, the NDRRMA said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Rojan Lamichhane, a meteorologist at the Meteorological Forecasting Division under the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, said the cyclone is intensifying and is expected to develop into a severe cyclonic storm before making landfall near Yanam between Andhra Pradesh and Visakhapatnam in India on October 28.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The system is expected to weaken gradually as it moves inland towards Nepal but its effects are likely to be felt in the country's hills and Himalayan regions with a greater impact expected in the Himalayas, Lamichhane said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The weather system is also expected to affect Kathmandu Valley.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The DHM has advised farmers to complete agricultural activities, including harvesting and bringing in paddy crops by Wednesday afternoon before the rainfall begins.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The rainfall is also expected to raise river levels. The DHM said major river basins across the country are expected to remain at normal levels on Wednesday but water levels will begin rising from Thursday in the Narayani, Koshi, Bagmati and Kamala basins.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Between Friday and Saturday, continuous heavy rainfall could push river flows towards warning and vigilance thresholds, particularly in the Narayani, Koshi, Bagmati, Kamala and Tinau basins. Minor rises are also expected in the Mahakali, Karnali, West Rapti and Babai rivers.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The DHM has identified hilly, chure and tarai catchments as areas of concern where small rivers and tributaries face risks of flash floods and waterlogging.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The NDRRMA has advised tourists to avoid travelling to high hills and Himalayan areas during the alert period. Those already in these areas have been urged to remain in safe locations.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>It has also warned that road and air transport and other aspects of daily life could be disrupted and urged people to avoid travel unless essential and to stay away from high-risk areas particularly riverbanks that could be affected by flooding.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The cyclone's influence is expected to gradually weaken from Saturday night, Lamichhane said.</p>

Koshi, Bagmati, Madhes, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces are expected to be particularly affected on Friday and Saturday, with moderate rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds likely in many places. Heavy rainfall is possible in a few locations.



Kathmandu: Nepal has been placed on high alert from Thursday to Saturday as Cyclone Arnab intensifies over the Bay of Bengal with heavy rain, thunderstorms, strong winds and snowfall expected across several parts of the country. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) on Tuesday urged authorities and the public to take precautionary measures, warning that the cyclone is likely to make landfall in India on October 28 and its effects on Nepal are expected to begin on the night of Thursday, October 29. The NDRRMA said Cyclone Arnab is gaining strength and is likely to become a very severe cyclone. Koshi, Bagmati, Madhes, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces are expected to be particularly affected on Friday and Saturday, with moderate rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds likely in many places. Heavy rainfall is possible in a few locations. Karnali and Sudurpashchim provinces are also expected to receive moderate rain accompanied by thunder, lightning and wind in some places with heavy rainfall possible at one or two locations. The high hill and Himalayan areas in the affected provinces face a risk of heavy snowfall, snowstorms and avalanches, the NDRRMA said. Rojan Lamichhane, a meteorologist at the Meteorological Forecasting Division under the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, said the cyclone is intensifying and is expected to develop into a severe cyclonic storm before making landfall near Yanam between Andhra Pradesh and Visakhapatnam in India on October 28. The system is expected to weaken gradually as it moves inland towards Nepal but its effects are likely to be felt in the country's hills and Himalayan regions with a greater impact expected in the Himalayas, Lamichhane said. The weather system is also expected to affect Kathmandu Valley. The DHM has advised farmers to complete agricultural activities, including harvesting and bringing in paddy crops by Wednesday afternoon before the rainfall begins. The rainfall is also expected to raise river levels. The DHM said major river basins across the country are expected to remain at normal levels on Wednesday but water levels will begin rising from Thursday in the Narayani, Koshi, Bagmati and Kamala basins. Between Friday and Saturday, continuous heavy rainfall could push river flows towards warning and vigilance thresholds, particularly in the Narayani, Koshi, Bagmati, Kamala and Tinau basins. Minor rises are also expected in the Mahakali, Karnali, West Rapti and Babai rivers. The DHM has identified hilly, chure and tarai catchments as areas of concern where small rivers and tributaries face risks of flash floods and waterlogging. The NDRRMA has advised tourists to avoid travelling to high hills and Himalayan areas during the alert period. Those already in these areas have been urged to remain in safe locations. It has also warned that road and air transport and other aspects of daily life could be disrupted and urged people to avoid travel unless essential and to stay away from high-risk areas particularly riverbanks that could be affected by flooding. The cyclone's influence is expected to gradually weaken from Saturday night, Lamichhane said.

<p>Koshi, Bagmati, Madhes, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces are expected to be particularly affected on Friday and Saturday, with moderate rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds likely in many places. Heavy rainfall is possible in a few locations.</p>

Nepal on high alert as Cyclone Arnab approaches; heavy rain, floods expected

<p>Cyclone Arnab has intensified into a very severe cyclonic storm over the west-central Bay of Bengal and is moving towards the Andhra Pradesh coast, where a red alert has been issued. According to the 8.30 am update on Tuesday, October 27, the storm travelled west-northwest at 23 kmph over the past six hours. Its sustained wind speed now stands at 140 to 150 kmph, and scientists say it could touch 160 kmph over the sea before making landfall. The system is currently about 400 km south-southeast of Gopalpur, 350 km southeast of Visakhapatnam and 420 km east-southeast of Kakinada.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/cyclone-arnab-odisha-shuts-schools-in-5-districts-andhra-pradesh-braces-for-landfall-bengal-on-rain-alert-1792992270732">Cyclone Arnab: Odisha shuts schools in 5 districts</a></p><p><br>The cyclone is expected to continue west-northwest until Tuesday evening before turning northwest. It should cross the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coast near Yanam, between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam, by Wednesday afternoon as a very severe cyclonic storm. Wind speeds at landfall are forecast at 115 to 125 kmph, with gusts of up to 140 kmph. A cyclone alert is also in force for Andhra Pradesh and the adjoining south Odisha coast, and schools have been shut in the affected areas as a precaution.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/cyclone-arnab-odisha-shuts-schools-in-5-districts-andhra-pradesh-braces-for-landfall-bengal-on-rain-alert-1792992270732">Cyclone Arnab: Andhra Pradesh braces for landfall</a></p><p><br>West Bengal will not see a direct landfall, but the state will not escape the storm’s effects. Winds of 40 to 50 kmph, gusting up to 60 kmph, are expected along the Bengal coast from October 27 to 29. The coastal districts of south Bengal are likely to receive heavy to very heavy rain on October 28 and 29.</p><p><br>The storm has also disrupted rail services. Railways have cancelled the Howrah–Jagdalpur Express (18005) from October 27 to 30, while its return service, the Jagdalpur–Howrah Express (18006), will remain off the tracks from October 28 to 31. The Rourkela–Jagdalpur Express (18107) has been cancelled from October 29 to November 4, and the Jagdalpur–Rourkela Express (18108) from October 30 to November 5. Passengers have been advised to check the latest status with Indian Railways before travelling.</p>

Cyclone Arnab has intensified into a very severe cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal, with winds potentially reaching 160 kmph over the sea. Andhra Pradesh is on red alert ahead of Wednesday’s expected landfall, while coastal West Bengal faces strong winds and heavy rain

Cyclone Arnab has intensified into a very severe cyclonic storm over the west-central Bay of Bengal and is moving towards the Andhra Pradesh coast, where a red alert has been issued. According to the 8.30 am update on Tuesday, October 27, the storm travelled west-northwest at 23 kmph over the past six hours. Its sustained wind speed now stands at 140 to 150 kmph, and scientists say it could touch 160 kmph over the sea before making landfall. The system is currently about 400 km south-southeast of Gopalpur, 350 km southeast of Visakhapatnam and 420 km east-southeast of Kakinada. Also Read: Cyclone Arnab: Odisha shuts schools in 5 districts The cyclone is expected to continue west-northwest until Tuesday evening before turning northwest. It should cross the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coast near Yanam, between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam, by Wednesday afternoon as a very severe cyclonic storm. Wind speeds at landfall are forecast at 115 to 125 kmph, with gusts of up to 140 kmph. A cyclone alert is also in force for Andhra Pradesh and the adjoining south Odisha coast, and schools have been shut in the affected areas as a precaution. Also Read: Cyclone Arnab: Andhra Pradesh braces for landfall West Bengal will not see a direct landfall, but the state will not escape the storm’s effects. Winds of 40 to 50 kmph, gusting up to 60 kmph, are expected along the Bengal coast from October 27 to 29. The coastal districts of south Bengal are likely to receive heavy to very heavy rain on October 28 and 29. The storm has also disrupted rail services. Railways have cancelled the Howrah–Jagdalpur Express (18005) from October 27 to 30, while its return service, the Jagdalpur–Howrah Express (18006), will remain off the tracks from October 28 to 31. The Rourkela–Jagdalpur Express (18107) has been cancelled from October 29 to November 4, and the Jagdalpur–Rourkela Express (18108) from October 30 to November 5. Passengers have been advised to check the latest status with Indian Railways before travelling.

<p>Cyclone Arnab has intensified into a very severe cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal, with winds potentially reaching 160 kmph over the sea. Andhra Pradesh is on red alert ahead of Wednesday’s expected landfall, while coastal West Bengal faces strong winds and heavy rain</p>

Cyclone Arnab intensifies into very severe cyclonic storm, red alert in Andhra Pradesh

Cyclone Arnab poses a potential threat to Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, raising concerns over heavy rainfall, strong winds and possible coastal disruption. Authorities are monitoring the weather system and assessing the risk to vulnerable areas. Residents are advised to follow official weather alerts and emergency instructions. Further updates on the cyclone’s path and intensity are awaited.


Cyclone Arnab threatens Andhra Pradesh and Odisha 

<p>Cyclone Arnab has formed over the east-central and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal and is forecast to intensify into a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm before making landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast on Wednesday, October 28. The storm is expected to cross the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam by Wednesday forenoon, with sustained wind speeds of 115–125 kmph and gusts reaching up to 140 kmph. Andhra Pradesh and Odisha are preparing for the potential impact, while parts of West Bengal are also forecast to receive rain.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/heavy-rainfall-batters-chennai-raises-weather-concerns-1792410631093">Heavy rainfall batters Chennai, raises weather concerns</a></p><h2>CYCLONE TRACK AND INTENSITY</h2><p>The deep depression over the east-central and adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal intensified into Cyclonic Storm Arnab at 5:30 am on Monday, October 26, according to the latest bulletin. The system was centred near latitude 15.4°N and longitude 88.9°E, around 650 km east-southeast of Visakhapatnam and 730 km east-southeast of Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The storm moved nearly westwards at around 15 kmph over the preceding six hours. It is very likely to move west-northwestwards and intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by midnight on Monday. The system is then expected to strengthen into a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm over the west-central Bay of Bengal on Tuesday, October 27.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Thereafter, it is forecast to move northwestwards and cross the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam by Wednesday forenoon, October 28. Maximum sustained wind speeds are likely to reach 115–125 kmph, with gusts of up to 140 kmph.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/torrential-rains-and-severe-storms-kill-at-least-56-in-uttar-pradesh-in-48-hours-1790500872612">Torrential rains and severe storms kill at least 56 in Uttar Pradesh in 48 hours</a></p><h2>ODISHA SHUTS SCHOOLS, SUSPENDS FERRY SERVICES</h2><p>The Odisha government has issued a red alert for five southern districts: Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri, Gajapati and Ganjam. Schools, colleges and Anganwadi centres in these districts will remain closed on Wednesday and Thursday.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has stressed the need to prioritise public safety and ensure swift rescue operations. Odisha has deployed 60 Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force teams, 17 National Disaster Response Force teams and 225 fire service teams. Evacuations are underway in low-lying and vulnerable areas. Ferry services across Puri district, including on Chilika Lake, will remain suspended from Monday through Thursday. The restriction also applies to residents of Krushnaprasad block.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>WEST BENGAL BRACES FOR RAIN AND GUSTY WINDS</h2><p>West Bengal is expected to experience an indirect impact from the cyclone. Kolkata and neighbouring coastal areas may receive light to moderate rainfall, accompanied by gusty winds of around 30 kmph, on October 27 and 28. Rainfall is expected to intensify across south Bengal on October 28 and 29, with South 24 Parganas, East Midnapore, West Midnapore and Jhargram likely to experience isolated heavy to very heavy spells.</p><p>In north Bengal, Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Kalimpong and Alipurduar may receive light to moderate rainfall, with isolated heavy spells, on October 29 and 30.</p><h2>FISHERMEN ISSUED WARNING</h2><p>With rough seas expected, fishermen have been directed to return to the coast by Monday afternoon. A complete ban on venturing into the sea will remain in force from October 27 to 29.</p>

Cyclone Arnab is forecast to intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm before crossing the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam on October 28, with winds reaching 140 kmph in gusts. Odisha has issued red alerts in five districts

Cyclone Arnab has formed over the east-central and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal and is forecast to intensify into a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm before making landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast on Wednesday, October 28. The storm is expected to cross the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam by Wednesday forenoon, with sustained wind speeds of 115–125 kmph and gusts reaching up to 140 kmph. Andhra Pradesh and Odisha are preparing for the potential impact, while parts of West Bengal are also forecast to receive rain. Also Read: Heavy rainfall batters Chennai, raises weather concerns CYCLONE TRACK AND INTENSITY The deep depression over the east-central and adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal intensified into Cyclonic Storm Arnab at 5:30 am on Monday, October 26, according to the latest bulletin. The system was centred near latitude 15.4°N and longitude 88.9°E, around 650 km east-southeast of Visakhapatnam and 730 km east-southeast of Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh. The storm moved nearly westwards at around 15 kmph over the preceding six hours. It is very likely to move west-northwestwards and intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by midnight on Monday. The system is then expected to strengthen into a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm over the west-central Bay of Bengal on Tuesday, October 27. Thereafter, it is forecast to move northwestwards and cross the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam by Wednesday forenoon, October 28. Maximum sustained wind speeds are likely to reach 115–125 kmph, with gusts of up to 140 kmph. Also Read: Torrential rains and severe storms kill at least 56 in Uttar Pradesh in 48 hours ODISHA SHUTS SCHOOLS, SUSPENDS FERRY SERVICES The Odisha government has issued a red alert for five southern districts: Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri, Gajapati and Ganjam. Schools, colleges and Anganwadi centres in these districts will remain closed on Wednesday and Thursday. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has stressed the need to prioritise public safety and ensure swift rescue operations. Odisha has deployed 60 Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force teams, 17 National Disaster Response Force teams and 225 fire service teams. Evacuations are underway in low-lying and vulnerable areas. Ferry services across Puri district, including on Chilika Lake, will remain suspended from Monday through Thursday. The restriction also applies to residents of Krushnaprasad block. WEST BENGAL BRACES FOR RAIN AND GUSTY WINDS West Bengal is expected to experience an indirect impact from the cyclone. Kolkata and neighbouring coastal areas may receive light to moderate rainfall, accompanied by gusty winds of around 30 kmph, on October 27 and 28. Rainfall is expected to intensify across south Bengal on October 28 and 29, with South 24 Parganas, East Midnapore, West Midnapore and Jhargram likely to experience isolated heavy to very heavy spells. In north Bengal, Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Kalimpong and Alipurduar may receive light to moderate rainfall, with isolated heavy spells, on October 29 and 30. FISHERMEN ISSUED WARNING With rough seas expected, fishermen have been directed to return to the coast by Monday afternoon. A complete ban on venturing into the sea will remain in force from October 27 to 29.

<p>Cyclone Arnab is forecast to intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm before crossing the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam on October 28, with winds reaching 140 kmph in gusts. Odisha has issued red alerts in five districts</p>

Cyclone Arnab: Odisha shuts schools in 5 districts, Andhra Pradesh braces for landfall; Bengal on rain alert

<p>Authorities in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh have stepped up preparations for a possible very severe cyclonic storm, with the system over the Bay of Bengal expected to make landfall on October 28. Evacuation arrangements are being put in place, disaster response teams have been mobilised and schools in five Odisha districts will remain closed as the region braces for heavy rain and powerful winds.</p><p>The India Meteorological Department (IMD) expects the storm to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam by the forenoon of October 28. Wind speeds could reach 115-125 kmph, with gusts of up to 140 kmph.</p><p>Although the system is forecast to pass around 300 km from Gopalpur, parts of southern Odisha could still face intense rainfall and strong winds. Puducherry has also reported continuous rain, while cyclone warning signals have been raised at nine ports in Tamil Nadu.</p><h2><strong>Five Odisha districts face highest alert</strong></h2><p>Educational institutions in Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Koraput and Malkangiri will remain closed on October 28 and 29. The IMD has issued a red warning for these districts, with rainfall potentially exceeding 20 cm in isolated locations.</p><p>Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has directed officials to focus on preventing casualties. District collectors have been asked to remain at their headquarters to coordinate the response.</p><h2><strong>Emergency services prepare for disruption</strong></h2><p>Odisha has put 60 Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force teams, 17 National Disaster Response Force teams and 225 Fire Services teams on alert. Officials have been instructed to evacuate those living in vulnerable areas, prioritising elderly people, pregnant women and patients needing medical assistance. Hospitals have also been ordered to secure essential medicines and medical supplies, including anti-snake venom injections.</p><p>Authorities are also preparing for possible interruptions to electricity, water supply and road connectivity. Farmers have been urged to take precautions against crop damage.</p><h2><strong>Warnings extend beyond the landfall zone</strong></h2><p>The developing system is already affecting neighbouring areas. Puducherry has experienced continuous rainfall, while cyclone warning signals have been raised at nine ports in Tamil Nadu.</p><p>Fishermen have been told not to venture into the sea, and those already in deep waters have been advised to return.</p><p>The depression developed on October 24 from a well-marked low-pressure area. If it strengthens into a cyclonic storm, it will be called Arnab, a name contributed by Bangladesh that means “ocean” in Bengali.</p>

Odisha has shut schools in five districts as the IMD warns of a severe cyclone making landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast on October 28, with wind gusts reaching 140 kmph and heavy rainfall expected.

Authorities in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh have stepped up preparations for a possible very severe cyclonic storm, with the system over the Bay of Bengal expected to make landfall on October 28. Evacuation arrangements are being put in place, disaster response teams have been mobilised and schools in five Odisha districts will remain closed as the region braces for heavy rain and powerful winds. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) expects the storm to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam by the forenoon of October 28. Wind speeds could reach 115-125 kmph, with gusts of up to 140 kmph. Although the system is forecast to pass around 300 km from Gopalpur, parts of southern Odisha could still face intense rainfall and strong winds. Puducherry has also reported continuous rain, while cyclone warning signals have been raised at nine ports in Tamil Nadu. Five Odisha districts face highest alert Educational institutions in Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Koraput and Malkangiri will remain closed on October 28 and 29. The IMD has issued a red warning for these districts, with rainfall potentially exceeding 20 cm in isolated locations. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has directed officials to focus on preventing casualties. District collectors have been asked to remain at their headquarters to coordinate the response. Emergency services prepare for disruption Odisha has put 60 Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force teams, 17 National Disaster Response Force teams and 225 Fire Services teams on alert. Officials have been instructed to evacuate those living in vulnerable areas, prioritising elderly people, pregnant women and patients needing medical assistance. Hospitals have also been ordered to secure essential medicines and medical supplies, including anti-snake venom injections. Authorities are also preparing for possible interruptions to electricity, water supply and road connectivity. Farmers have been urged to take precautions against crop damage. Warnings extend beyond the landfall zone The developing system is already affecting neighbouring areas. Puducherry has experienced continuous rainfall, while cyclone warning signals have been raised at nine ports in Tamil Nadu. Fishermen have been told not to venture into the sea, and those already in deep waters have been advised to return. The depression developed on October 24 from a well-marked low-pressure area. If it strengthens into a cyclonic storm, it will be called Arnab, a name contributed by Bangladesh that means “ocean” in Bengali.

<p>Odisha has shut schools in five districts as the IMD warns of a severe cyclone making landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast on October 28, with wind gusts reaching 140 kmph and heavy rainfall expected.</p>

Cyclone threat looms: 5 Odisha districts on red alert, schools to remain shut

<p>A deep depression bearing down on the Bay of Bengal coast is on track to cross the north Andhra Pradesh–south Odisha coast by the night of September 23, the India Meteorological Department said, as orange alerts went up across six states and red alerts remained active in two Andhra districts.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The IMD placed the depression near latitude 17.9°N and longitude 85.8°E — about 180 km south-southeast of Gopalpur, 180 km east-southeast of Kalingapatnam, 210 km south of Puri, and 270 km east of Visakhapatnam. The system had slowed to 8 kmph over the previous six hours, down from 18 kmph earlier in the day. The IMD said it "is very likely to move west-northwestwards &amp; intensify into a deep depression" over the next 12 hours before crossing the coast between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur by the night of September 23, effectively confirming landfall before midnight tomorrow.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-calls-on-nations-to-quit-rogue-and-out-of-control-international-criminal-court-rips-un-1790102584297"><strong>Trump calls on nations to quit ‘rogue’ and ‘out-of-control’ International Criminal Court, rips UN</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A district-wise IMD nowcast issued at 10 pm, valid through 1 am on September 23, placed eleven districts of coastal and northern Andhra Pradesh, including Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram, Srikakulam, Kakinada and East and West Godavari, under an orange alert for thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds of 40–60 kmph and moderate to intense rain of 5–15 mm/hour.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Eleven Odisha districts, among them Ganjam, Gajapati, Koraput, Kalahandi and Balangir, were placed under the same warning level. The nowcast's reach extended well beyond the immediate cyclone belt, with orange alerts also issued for districts in Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Assam and Maharashtra, including Pune, Raigad and Thane — underlining how far this weather system's influence is being felt inland.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/strike-a-deal-or-drive-iran-into-hell-trump-issues-fresh-warning-to-tehran-at-unga-1790090594288"><strong>‘Strike a deal or drive Iran into hell’: Trump issues fresh warning to Tehran at UNGA</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>No district was placed under the more severe red warning in this nowcast window, though red alerts issued earlier in the day for Srikakulam and Vizianagaram remain in force. The IMD's advisory urged people to stay alert, avoid sheltering under trees or weak structures, and steer clear of flood- or landslide-prone areas.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The system has not yet been officially classified as a cyclone; that designation requires sustained winds of at least 63 kmph, and the depression remains below that mark. Should it cross the threshold, it will be named Arnab, the first cyclone in the North Indian Ocean since Cyclone Ditwah killed more than 600 people across Sri Lanka and India in November 2025.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-will-stand-by-its-security-commitments-to-saudi-arabia-says-marco-rubio-1790084064717"><strong>‘US will stand by its security commitments to Saudi Arabia,’ says Marco Rubio</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Fishermen across West Bengal, Odisha and Bangladesh have been told to stay ashore until Friday, and Odisha has closed schools in several districts. Odisha Chief Secretary Anu Garg said the IMD had only indicated the system "could intensify into a deep depression, but not a cyclone," even as she confirmed emergency personnel remain on standby.</p>

Fishermen across West Bengal, Odisha and Bangladesh have been told to stay ashore until Friday, and Odisha has closed schools in several districts. Odisha Chief Secretary Anu Garg said the IMD had only indicated the system “could intensify into a deep depression, but not a cyclone.”

A deep depression bearing down on the Bay of Bengal coast is on track to cross the north Andhra Pradesh–south Odisha coast by the night of September 23, the India Meteorological Department said, as orange alerts went up across six states and red alerts remained active in two Andhra districts. The IMD placed the depression near latitude 17.9°N and longitude 85.8°E — about 180 km south-southeast of Gopalpur, 180 km east-southeast of Kalingapatnam, 210 km south of Puri, and 270 km east of Visakhapatnam. The system had slowed to 8 kmph over the previous six hours, down from 18 kmph earlier in the day. The IMD said it "is very likely to move west-northwestwards & intensify into a deep depression" over the next 12 hours before crossing the coast between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur by the night of September 23, effectively confirming landfall before midnight tomorrow. Also Read: Trump calls on nations to quit ‘rogue’ and ‘out-of-control’ International Criminal Court, rips UN A district-wise IMD nowcast issued at 10 pm, valid through 1 am on September 23, placed eleven districts of coastal and northern Andhra Pradesh, including Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram, Srikakulam, Kakinada and East and West Godavari, under an orange alert for thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds of 40–60 kmph and moderate to intense rain of 5–15 mm/hour. Eleven Odisha districts, among them Ganjam, Gajapati, Koraput, Kalahandi and Balangir, were placed under the same warning level. The nowcast's reach extended well beyond the immediate cyclone belt, with orange alerts also issued for districts in Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Assam and Maharashtra, including Pune, Raigad and Thane — underlining how far this weather system's influence is being felt inland. Also Read: ‘Strike a deal or drive Iran into hell’: Trump issues fresh warning to Tehran at UNGA No district was placed under the more severe red warning in this nowcast window, though red alerts issued earlier in the day for Srikakulam and Vizianagaram remain in force. The IMD's advisory urged people to stay alert, avoid sheltering under trees or weak structures, and steer clear of flood- or landslide-prone areas. The system has not yet been officially classified as a cyclone; that designation requires sustained winds of at least 63 kmph, and the depression remains below that mark. Should it cross the threshold, it will be named Arnab, the first cyclone in the North Indian Ocean since Cyclone Ditwah killed more than 600 people across Sri Lanka and India in November 2025. Also Read: ‘US will stand by its security commitments to Saudi Arabia,’ says Marco Rubio Fishermen across West Bengal, Odisha and Bangladesh have been told to stay ashore until Friday, and Odisha has closed schools in several districts. Odisha Chief Secretary Anu Garg said the IMD had only indicated the system "could intensify into a deep depression, but not a cyclone," even as she confirmed emergency personnel remain on standby.

<p>Fishermen across West Bengal, Odisha and Bangladesh have been told to stay ashore until Friday, and Odisha has closed schools in several districts. Odisha Chief Secretary Anu Garg said the IMD had only indicated the system “could intensify into a deep depression, but not a cyclone.”</p>

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Andhra Pradesh braces for another cyclone as Murasu intensifies over Bay of Bengal – When will it make landfall?

214ft-high Lord Jagannath Temple flag changed amid heavy rain from Arnab - Watch

Cyclone Arnab triggers floods in Odisha, 300 villages marooned

Cyclone Arnab: 70k hectares of crops flooded in Andhra; CM Naidu to meet farmers

Cyclone Arnab unleashes destruction, India's mass evacuation drive prevents a tragedy

Cyclone Arnab: Andhra coast on alert as Cyclone Arnab intensifies

Cyclone Arnab: Severe cyclonic storm triggers weather alert across Andhra Pradesh

Cyclone Arnab makes landfall on Andhra coast; storm surge alert in place

Nepal suspends high-altitude trekking over avalanche, snowfall risk

Cyclone Arnab: Landfall likely between 2-4 am in Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday

Meteorologists didn't know how to name cyclones. So they relied on their wives

Nepal on high alert as Cyclone Arnab approaches; heavy rain, floods expected

Cyclone Arnab intensifies into very severe cyclonic storm, red alert in Andhra Pradesh

Cyclone Arnab intensifies into very severe cyclonic storm, red alert in Andhra

Cyclone Arnab threatens Andhra Pradesh and Odisha

Cyclone Arnab: Odisha shuts schools, Andhra braces for landfall; Bengal on alert

Cyclone threat looms: 5 Odisha districts on red alert, schools to remain shut

Cyclone Arnab: Landfall expected before midnight tomorrow as IMD issues alerts