NationalWednesday, 28 October 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
Cyclone Arnab landfall in Andhra Pradesh: IMD wind speed, rainfall and relief measures
Cyclone Arnab began landfall near Andhra Pradesh and Yanam on October 28, 2026, with IMD warning of 125–135 kmph winds, heavy rain and coastal surge.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On October 28, 2026, the India Meteorological Department said Cyclone Arnab began landfall near Narasapur in West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, and the Yanam coast, with winds of 125–135 kmph and gusts up to 150 kmph.
Key specifics
- Landfall began near Narasapur and the Yanam coast on October 28, 2026.
- IMD reported sustained winds of 125–135 kmph and gusts up to 150 kmph.
- More than 200 mm rainfall was recorded in parts of Anakapalli and Visakhapatnam.
- Storm surge was expected to rise by 1.5 to 2.5 metres above normal sea level.
- The Andhra Pradesh government set up 290 relief camps and sheltered about 85,000 people.
Exam lens
Disaster management and geography question type: cyclone landfall, IMD wind-speed warning, storm surge, relief camps, and affected districts such as Anakapalli, Visakhapatnam and Kakinada are the key MCQ points.