EnvironmentWednesday, 28 October 2026·The Hindu - National
Cyclone Arnab: IMD landfall, evacuations and flight cancellations in Andhra Pradesh
Cyclone Arnab triggered landfall alerts, evacuations and transport disruptions across Andhra Pradesh and north Chennai on 28 October 2026.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 28 October 2026, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said Cyclone Arnab was continuing its landfall process along the Andhra Pradesh coast near Narsapur in West Godavari district, with wind speeds forecast at 125–135 km/h.
Key specifics
- The IMD said the landfall process began near Narsapur town at around 1.30 a.m. on 28 October 2026.
- Andhra Pradesh authorities set up 290 relief camps and sheltered about 85,000 people.
- At least 21 flights were cancelled in Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam, and all flights at Vijayawada airport were cancelled on 28 October 2026.
- North Chennai and Tiruvallur coastal roads, including Ennore Expressway, saw high waves on 27 October 2026.
- The cyclone was expected to continue landfall for 2–3 hours, according to the IMD update at 5.30 a.m.
Exam lens
Question type: disaster management and weather system match-the-following; key facts: IMD, Cyclone Arnab, Narsapur, 125–135 km/h, 290 relief camps, 85,000 evacuees. TNPSC may ask which agency issues cyclone alerts and which coastal districts were affected.