Hyderabad, Oct. 26: Cyclone Arnab is threatening the Andhra Pradesh coast, with heavy to very heavy rainfall forecast across Telangana and eight other states. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the storm was located over the Bay of Bengal, around 650 km southeast of Visakhapatnam, and was moving at approximately 15 km per hour.
The cyclone is expected to intensify as it moves west-northwestwards. Meteorological officials have warned of strong winds, thunderstorms and heavy rainfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast.
Cyclone Arnab: Coastal Andhra Pradesh on Alert
According to the forecast, Cyclone Arnab could intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by Tuesday and potentially reach very severe cyclonic storm intensity. It is expected to cross the Andhra Pradesh-Yanam coast between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam on Wednesday morning.
Wind speeds during landfall could reach 115–125 kmph, with gusts of up to 140 kmph. Coastal areas may experience strong winds, thunderstorms and heavy rainfall.
Andhra Pradesh Disaster Management Authority Managing Director Prakhar Jain warned residents to remain alert over the next three days. He urged people in coastal areas to follow official advisories and take necessary precautions.
Fishermen have also been advised to follow IMD instructions and avoid taking risks as the cyclone approaches the coast.
Heavy to very heavy rainfall is forecast across coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam on October 27 and 28. Some areas could experience very heavy rain, with further rainfall possible on October 29.
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Isolated thunderstorms and lightning are also likely in coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam and Rayalaseema.
Heavy Rain Forecast in Telangana and Eight Other States
The cyclone’s effects are expected to continue after landfall, even as the system weakens over land. Its movement towards the north-northeast could bring widespread rainfall across eastern and central India.
The IMD forecast indicates heavy to very heavy rainfall in Telangana, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar, West Bengal, Vidarbha, East Madhya Pradesh and East Uttar Pradesh for three to four days from Wednesday.
Residents are advised to monitor official weather updates and follow instructions issued by local authorities.
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