NationalTuesday, 27 October 2026·The Hindu - National
Cyclone Arnab: IMD red alerts, AP-Odisha preparedness and landfall details
IMD said Cyclone Arnab would cross the Andhra Pradesh-Yanam coast on October 28, 2026, prompting evacuations, school closures and NDRF deployment in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In October 2026, Cyclone Arnab intensified over the Bay of Bengal and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said it was very likely to cross the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam by the forenoon of October 28, 2026.
Key specifics
- IMD said Arnab would cross the coast as a very severe cyclonic storm with 115-125 kmph winds and gusts up to 140 kmph.
- Andhra Pradesh released ₹27 crore to 20 districts for relief operations ahead of the October 28 landfall.
- As many as 15 NDRF teams were deployed across vulnerable locations in Andhra Pradesh.
- The Andhra Pradesh government said 4,711 pregnant women would be shifted to safer healthcare facilities.
- Odisha closed all educational institutions in 6 southern districts and moved people from vulnerable areas to safety.
Exam lens
Question type: Disaster management and map-based current affairs, IMD cyclone intensity, Andhra Pradesh-Yanam coast, Bapatla to Visakhapatnam stretch, ₹27 crore relief package, 15 NDRF teams. TNPSC may ask the landfall date, wind speed range, and the states placed on alert.