Cyclone Arnab Crosses Andhra Pradesh Coast, Weakens in Intensity

The very severe cyclonic storm ‘Arnab’ weakened into a severe cyclonic storm at 8:30 a.m. IST on October 28, 2026, after crossing the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts. According to the latest observations, the cyclone crossed the coast southwest of Yanam, approximately 20 kilometres east-northeast of Narsapur, 40 kilometres southwest of Yanam and 60 kilometres southwest of Kakinada. The landfall process took place between 2 a.m. and 8 a.m. IST on Wednesday.

During landfall, the cyclone was accompanied by maximum sustained winds of 125–135 kmph, with gusts reaching up to 150 kmph. The latest observations indicate that the landfall process has been completed, with the cyclone’s central region moving entirely over land. Although the system has weakened, residents in affected areas should remain alert to the possibility of strong winds and rainfall as the cyclone continues to move inland.