Six killed in cyclone off India’s eastern coast
Officials said 15,000 electricity poles were damaged and more than 180,000 people were evacuated before the storm hit.
- Cyclone Arnab made landfall in Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday, killing at least six people across India's eastern coast as heavy rain and gusty winds battered the region.
- Ahead of the cyclone's arrival, authorities evacuated more than 180,000 people in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu credited technological advances for limiting loss of life and property.
- At least 15,000 electricity poles were damaged by the storm, state Chief Minister Naidu said. Power supply remains disrupted in Konaseem and West Godavari.
- A Marshall Island-flagged cargo vessel with 20 crew members remained stalled off the coast of Andhra Pradesh on Thursday because of rough seas, officials said.
- While the official death toll stands at six, The Times of India newspaper reported nine fatalities caused by electrocution and structural collapses. Some schools closed and various train and flight services were cancelled.
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Powerful cyclone Arnab has killed at least six people in India.
A satellite image shows Cyclone Arnab hitting the southeast coast of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, on October 27, 2026 CSU/CIRA & EUMETSAT/Disclosure via REUTERS At least six people died and the supply of energy in various areas of the East coast of India continues to be interrupted this Thursday (29), a day after Cyclone Arnab hit the region, bringing heavy rains and intense winds, authorities said. The Times of India newspaper, citing lo…
Six killed in cyclone off India’s eastern coast - Regional Media News
BHUBANESWAR, India, Oct 29 (Reuters) - At least six people were killed and power supply in several areas along India's eastern coast remained disrupted on Thursday, one day after Cyclone Arnab barrelled through the region, bringing heavy rain and gusty winds, officials said. The Times [...]
Six killed in cyclone off India’s eastern coast
BHUBANESWAR, India, Oct 29 (Reuters) - At least six people were killed and power supply in several areas along India's eastern coast remained disrupted on Thursday, one day after Cyclone Arnab barrelled through the region, bringing heavy rain and gus...
At least 6 people were killed in Hurricane Arnab, which hit the east coast of India. Local media reported that the death toll had reached nine, with 15,000 utility poles damaged and power outages continued in some areas.
Six killed as Cyclone Arnab batters India’s eastern coast
At Least six have been killed after Cyclone Arnab made landfall on India’s east coast, snapping electricity lines and damaging property in Andhra Pradesh, officials said Thursday. The cyclone hit Andhra Pradesh as a very severe cyclonic storm, unleashing heavy rain and wind, the India Meteorological Department said Wednesday morning. An official of the Andhra […] The post Six killed as Cyclone Arnab batters India’s eastern coast first appeared o…
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