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India evacuates tens of thousands as Cyclone Arnab nears eastern coast in Andhra Pradesh state
Authorities evacuated 89,000 people and opened 2,000 shelters as the very severe storm threatened heavy rain, strong winds and rough seas.
- On Wednesday, October 28, 2026, Cyclone Arnab made landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast as a very severe cyclonic storm with sustained winds of 125-135 kmph and gusts reaching 150 kmph, forcing nearly 89,000 residents to evacuate.
- Ahead of the storm, the India Meteorological Department issued red warnings for vulnerable districts while emergency teams mobilized 8,400 personnel to manage potential infrastructure damage and coordinate mass evacuations across coastal areas.
- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu prioritized "zero loss of life and minimal damage to infrastructure," ordering school closures and suspension of at least 21 flights and 64 train services to ensure public safety.
- Rescue teams, including the National Disaster Response Force , deployed across the region to address flooding and power disruptions as the storm remained "practically stationary" near the coast for several hours on Wednesday.
- Officials shifted operational focus to managing extensive waterlogging and flooding across coastal districts, aiming to prevent catastrophic casualties associated with a 1999 super cyclone that killed nearly 10,000 people in Odisha.
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Cyclo Arnab struck the east coast of India, in Andhra Pradesh state, on Wednesday morning, October 28, 2026, bringing torrential rains and strong winds. Authorities evacuated more than 180,000 people from vulnerable areas of Andhra Pradesh and neighboring Odisha state, before the storm arrived.
Strong winds and torrential rains hit the southeast coast of India on Wednesday, after cyclone Arnab reached the dryland, according to the national meteorological service.
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An extremely severe tropical cyclone named Arnab hit the east coast of India on Wednesday, causing widespread destruction in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. There have been no reports of any fatalities so far.
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