Cyclone Arnab: 5 Killed In Andhra, CM Announces Rs 5 Lakh Ex Gratia; Storm Likely To Weaken By Midnight | Updates

Cyclonic Storm Arnab, which weakened from a severe cyclonic storm, was centred over coastal Andhra Pradesh and the adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal on Wednesday evening. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said it is likely to weaken into a deep depression by midnight.

The storm moved north-northwestwards at 8 kmph over the past six hours and is expected to continue in the same direction over the next 24 hours before gradually weakening.

The Telangana government, led by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, has offered assistance to Andhra Pradesh in relief operations and electricity restoration work in areas affected by Cyclone Arnab.

On Wednesday, Telangana Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka spoke to his Andhra Pradesh counterpart, Gottipati Ravi Kumar, over the phone to enquire about the cyclone’s impact and the damage caused by the severe weather conditions.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday announced an ex gratia of Rs 5 lakh for the families of five people killed by Cyclone Arnab, which caused extensive damage to crops and public infrastructure after making landfall along the coast early in the day.

Reviewing the situation at the Real Time Governance System (RTGS) centre at the state secretariat, Naidu said three deaths were reported in Visakhapatnam district due to falling electric poles and trees, while Anakapalli and Bhimavaram reported one death each. He expressed condolences to the bereaved families.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the severe cyclonic storm Arnab over coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam and the adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal moved slowly north-northwestwards at 7 kmph over the past six hours.,

India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) posts, "The severe cyclonic storm “Arnab” over Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam and adjoining Westcentral Bay of Bengal, moved very slowly north-northwestwards with the speed of 7 kmph during past 6 hours and lay centered at 1430 hrs IST of today, the 28th October, over the same region near latitude 16.8°N and longitude 81.8°E, about 40 km north-northeast of Narsapur (Andhra Pradesh), 40 km west-northwest of Yanam (Puducherry UT), 50 km west-southwest of Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh), 100 km northeast of Machilipatnam (Andhra Pradesh), 110 km east-northeast of Gannavaram (Andhra Pradesh) and 100 km southwest of Tuni. It is very likely to move north-northwestwards during next 48 hours and weaken gradually. It will weaken into a Cyclonic Storm in the evening and further into a Deep Depression by night of today. The system is under continuous surveillance of the Doppler Weather Radar at Machilipatnam.", — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) October 28, 2026

Kakinada District Fire Officer Krupavaram said Cyclone Arnab uprooted numerous trees, prompting the fire services to respond to around 65 calls. Fire personnel cleared fallen trees from roads and streets across several villages.

"More than 200 trees have been cleared in total. Fire service personnel from several other districts also reached Kakinada and worked alongside our district fire services team, operating under the guidelines of the Director General of Fire Services and the supervision of the Additional Director," he said.

The IMD's Cyclone Warning Centre on Wednesday issued a moderate to high flash flood risk alert for 13 districts of Andhra Pradesh and Yanam until 5.30 am on Thursday due to Cyclone Arnab.

The alert covers Bapatla, Guntur, NTR, Krishna, Eluru, East Godavari, Kakinada, Alluri Sitarama Raju, Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram, Anakapalli, Parvathipuram Manyam and West Godavari.

"Under the influence of the very severe cyclonic storm 'Arnab', moderate to heavy flash flood risk is likely over a few watersheds and neighbourhoods," the centre said in its latest bulletin.

It cautioned that surface runoff and flooding could affect areas with saturated soil, particularly low-lying locations already identified as vulnerable.

Cyclone Arnab has triggered heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in southern Odisha, prompting authorities to evacuate more than 30,000 people to safer locations and place several districts on high alert, state Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari said.

He said all southern districts were likely to be affected, with Malkangiri expected to bear the brunt. Authorities are relocating people from low-lying areas and landslide-prone locations, while emergency teams and equipment have been deployed in vulnerable areas.

"The cyclone is presently within Andhra Pradesh, and it will later in the afternoon touch Odisha," Pujari said.,

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to continue central assistance and send a team to assess the damage caused by Cyclone Arnab.

In a letter to Shah, Naidu thanked the Centre for its ongoing support and said the state would closely monitor rainfall and flooding. He said, "Continue the support of NDRF and other central agencies, as may be required, in the coming days. Consider the early deputation of a Central team to assess the damage, once the state government submits its detailed assessment.",

Andhra Pradesh Home Minister V Anita visited cyclone-affected areas in Payakaraopeta mandal of Anakapalli district after Cyclone Arnab crossed the state's coast earlier today, leaving uprooted trees and waterlogged roads in its wake.,

VIDEO | Cyclone Arnab: Andhra Pradesh Home Minister Anitha visits cyclone-hit areas in Payakaraopeta mandal in Anakapalli. (Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/d8jp61yd2p) https://t.co/cyuiEeULqt, — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) October 28, 2026

At least five people have been reported dead due to Cyclone Arnab in Andhra Pradesh, with strong winds and heavy rainfall causing widespread damage across coastal districts. The cyclone has uprooted trees and electricity poles, damaged houses and disrupted power supply and transport services.

Severe cyclonic storm Arnab LIVE updates: Atleast 22 express and passenger train services have been cancelled or suspended between October 27 and November 5, 2026, due to Cyclone Arnab.

Arnab Live: The Ministry of Civil Aviation has reviewed aviation safety and operational preparedness amid the possibility of Cyclone Arnab hitting the Andhra Pradesh coast on October 28. According to the Meteorological Department, the storm is expected to intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm. 

Flights at Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, and Rajahmundry airports have been affected due to the storm. Flights in Bhubaneswar are also expected to be affected. Depending on the direction of the storm, flights may also be delayed in Hyderabad, Varanasi, Prayagraj, and Gorakhpur.

Cyclone Arnab Updates: Several schools have been shut in parts of Jharkhand until October 29 amid cyclone Arnab, which made landfall on the Andhra Coast. 

Cyclone Arnab Updates: Heavy rains lash Rayagada and adjoining areas as Cyclone Arnab impacts the region.,

VIDEO | Odisha: Heavy rains lash Rayagada and adjoining areas as Cyclone Arnab impacts region. #CycloneArnab #CycloneUpdate (Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/d8jp61yd2p) https://t.co/fZn9Dwbgho, — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) October 28, 2026

Cyclone Arnab LIVE updates: Andhra Pradesh bore the brunt of Cyclone Arnab, with three people killed and 31 houses damaged, a senior National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) officer said on Wednesday.

Cyclone Arnab Live: Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday said that his government is taking all possible efforts to minimise the impact of the cyclone Arnab. In a post on X, he said, "Our government stands firmly with the people of Andhra Pradesh as we face the challenges posed by Cyclone Arnab. We are making every possible effort to minimise the impact of the cyclone, protect lives and restore normalcy at the earliest. I have been continuously monitoring the situation, reviewing developments throughout the night and staying in constant touch with District Collectors, senior officials and field-level teams. Our Ministers are on the ground, personally supervising relief and restoration operations."

Cyclone Arnab LIVE updates: Cyclone Arnab made landfall near Andhra Pradesh at around 2am, and the landfall process continued till 8am, Odisha special relief commissioner Rajesh Prabhakar Patil told reporters.

Cyclone Arnab Update: Sharing a post on X, Ashwini Vaishnaw said, "Reviewed the ground situation with senior officials today in the wake of Cyclone Arnab.

Minor disruptions like tree falls reported across 10 locations were promptly attended to. The situation  is being closely monitored to maintain safe and smooth train operations."

Cyclone Arnab Live: Cyclone Arnab: Uprooted tree blocks the Tuni-Narsipatnam road in Depolavaram, Kakinada district; revenue, fire and panchayat staff engaged in clearance operations.

Cyclone Arnab LIVE: The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) said Cyclone Arnab had weakened from a very severe cyclonic storm to a severe cyclonic storm and was expected to weaken further into a cyclonic storm within six hours, followed by a deep depression by the evening. NDRF IG Narendra Singh Bundela said four additional NDRF teams were airlifted to Andhra Pradesh last night in anticipation of the impact.

Cyclone Arnab Live: The IMD has forecast heavy rainfall in parts of West Bengal till October 31 amid cyclone 'Arnab', which made landfall on the Andhra Pradesh coast during the early hours of Wednesday.

Cyclone Arnab Live: At least two people died of electrocution in separate incidents in Andhra Pradesh during Cyclone Arnab, officials said on Wednesday.

Cyclone Arnab Update: Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu directed officials to clear fallen trees from roads within two hours and immediately remove obstructions on National Highways. He instructed departments to coordinate their work to prevent disruption to public transport.

Cyclone Arnab LIVE: Odisha government has evacuated over 30,000 people to safer locations, with the state’s southern districts on high alert on Wednesday after very severe Cyclone Arnab completed its landfall along the Andhra Pradesh-Yanam coast, a minister said.

Cyclone Arnab LIVE: Powerful cyclone Arnab made landfall near the Andhra Pradesh coast early on Wednesday, with the complete process taking more than six hours. Arnab, which made the landfall as a "very severe" cyclonic storm, the third-highest category on IMD's scale, is currently located over the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

Cyclone Arnab: Heavy rains lash Odisha; Chandbali and Dhamnagar record over 50 mm rainfall. Visuals from Bhadrak at 10:00 am.,

VIDEO | Cyclone Arnab: Heavy rains lash Odisha; Chandbali and Dhamnagar record over 50 mm rainfall. Visuals from Bhadrak at 10:00 am. (Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/d8jp61yd2p) https://t.co/40lDZ5rSkj, — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) October 28, 2026

Arnab Live Updates: Heavy rain and strong winds battered Andhra Pradesh’s Srikakulam district, submerging paddy fields and raising fears of crop losses among farmers. A flood alert was sounded in 167 villages in the district.

Cyclone Arnab LIVE updates: The Jharkhand government has ordered the closure of schools till October 29 in several districts in the wake of rainfall triggered by cyclone 'Arnab', which made landfall in the Andhra Pradesh coast in the early hours of Wednesday, officials said.

The authorities cancelled multiple train and flight services in Tamil Nadu amid the heavy rainfall in the coastal regions. While providing details, Chennai authority announced that 12 flights to Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, and Rajahmundry will remain cancelled.

Cyclone Arnab Rain Alert: A team of 30 NDRF personnel were carrying out a clearance operation in Puducherry's Yanam as Cyclone Arnab brought devastation. The cyclonic storm is interacting with the land, bringing heavy rainfall and severe winds that have uprooted trees across the region.

Cyclone Arnab Live Tracker: The IMD in its latest bulletin said that the very severe cyclone was 70 km south-southeast of Andhra's Kakinada and 170 km east-northeast of Bapatla. "Very severe cyclonic storm “Arnab” is continuing to interact with the land surface and the Wall cloud region of northern sector has further entered into the land," the IMD stated.

Cyclone Arnab LIVE Tracker: Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu said that there was no loss of life in the state as Cyclone Arnab has brought heavy rainfall and stormy weather conditions across the coastal region.

Cyclone Arnab IMD Alert: Additional District Magistrate Prayagraj said that a yellow alert has been sounded for the next two days. The local administration has urged residents to stay indoors.

Cyclone Arnab LIVE Tracker: High tide were witnessed at a beach in Odisha's Puri. Weather conditions remains normal so far as people were seen enjoying at the beach. However, disaster management team remains on toes. As part of precautionary measures, patrolling continues at the beach.

Cyclone Arnab IMD Alert: Speaking about the landfall trajectory, IMD Senior Scientist Sanjeev Dwivedi said the wind intensity will persist for next 2 to 3 hours. He said, "The landfall process is presently underway and will continue over the next two to three hours. The exact landfall point is located between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam, just south of Yanam. The system is expected to move slowly towards the northwest initially and then take a north-northwestward path. As the cyclone progresses inland over the next few hours, it will move towards Chhattisgarh and approach the Odisha region, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds. Under its influence, extremely heavy rainfall is expected at isolated places in southern Odisha districts—specifically Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Nabarangpur, Koraput, and Malkangiri—with scattered heavy to very heavy rainfall across these areas..."

Cyclone Arnab Weather Alert: As cyclone Arnab intensifies, Odisha's Ganjan district was lashed by heavy rainfall, strong winds. Morning visuals from the Gopalpur Beach show rough seas as cyclone nears coastline.

Cyclone Arnab Live Updates: Trees were uprooted near the AU College of Engineering for Women in Vizag due to a very severe storm prevailing under the influence of the cyclone. Similar scenes were witnessed across the coastal region.

Cyclone Arnab Rain Alert: Video from the ground shows devastation in coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh under the influence of Arnab. Sea water entered homes while mattresses and other household objects were seen lying on the road, possibly thrown away by the severe storm. Trees were uprooted in dozens in Kakinada.,

#WATCH | Cyclone Arnab | Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh | Residents in the coastal areas of Kakinada struggle to cope with the devastation caused by the cyclone. Several houses damaged as seawater entered residential areas; families in distress. https://t.co/494Wj8Ml0v, — ANI (@ANI) October 28, 2026

Cyclone Arnab Weather Alert: As Cyclone Arnab begins landfall, strong winds and high tides are being witnessed at RK Beach in Vishakhapatnam. Rough sea conditions are prevailing in the area. As part of the precautionary measures, the police have restricted public entry onto the beach. Fishermen have also been advised not to venture into the sea.

Cyclone Arnab IMD Alert: Heavy rain accompanied by gusty winds continued to lash coastal Andhra as the eastern coast sees cyclone landfall. The gusty winds and heavy showers uprooted trees, blocking Beach Road and Seethammadhara in Vizag.

Cyclone Arnab LIVE Tracker: As Cyclone Arnab makes landfall, heavy rains and and gusty winds lashed several parts of West Bengal. The storm will continue to impact weather condition till Oct 29.

Cyclone Arnab Weather Alert: According to the IMD, the cyclone sustained a wind speed of up to 125 kmph often gusting up to 150 kmph. This would continue for a few hours before the speed gradually starts decreasing.